Jules Hogan

December 1, 2015 12:02 AM \

JulesHoganJules Hogan is a freelance knitwear designer based in the UK. She has created this evolving line of fashion and home accessories on a re-conditioned knitting machine in her garden studio. On an interview with Folksy market place she says:

“My specialisation is knitted textiles, but I also have experience in print, embroidery, and colour prediction. In 2008 I started developing my own collection. This allows me to carry an idea through to the end product – quite often working for a client, you come up with the initial idea, knit the fabric and then wave it farewell as the company produces the final piece.”

Images: Courtesy of Jules Hogan.

Posted in: Accoutrements, Handcrafted, Home Accessories, Knitting

Jai Vasicek

November 26, 2015 12:02 AM \

Jai-VasicekThese ceramic crosses are the creations of Australia-based artist, Jai Vasicek. The mixed media artist is well known for his decorative tiles, crosses and textiles available in his shop, Ahoy Trader. On an interview with The Design Files he describes his work as follows:

“I dabbled in so many mediums but currently I am exploring the use of ceramic tiles. I would say I am heavily influenced by tribal colours and motifs. I think I do have a very rustic style, but also think my work is quite undefined. I’m a big collector of discarded pieces, for example if my Mum smashed a plate by accident, I would always see beauty in the broken pieces and try to capture these elements by using them to create some a collaged piece or big ceramic artwork.”

Images: Courtesy of Jai Vasicek and Ahoy Traders.

Posted in: Ceramics, Mixed Media

Sien C Designs

November 25, 2015 12:02 AM \

SienCJewelrySien Lewis creates custom jewelry inspired by her love of vintage. The artist scours the markets for vintage lace and transforms them into contemporary pieces of jewelry. In an article on Bridgewater Patch she says this about her creation:

“Creating a jewelry piece involves finding an appealing piece of lace, making a mold from the piece and, from there, casting silver or brass into that mold. The result is intricately formed patterns that could be said to resemble snowflakes, and which make very unique pendants.

These pendants are small works of art whose form and beauty have been taken from something existing to stand on its own. A shape within an old crocheted doily or piece of lace is now captured in precious metal to be enjoyed in a whole new light.”

You can follow her work here on Facebook and purchase her pieces on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Sien C Designs.

Posted in: Accoutrements, Crochet, Jewelry
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