The difference between charms, amulets and talismans

Estimated read time 16 min read

The words talisman, amulet and charm are quite often used interchangeably, but they are very different and have their own specific purposes. How they are […]

Do you feel as an artist, that you are screaming into the void?-So did artists in 1984.

Estimated read time 7 min read

As the age old stereotype goes, many artists do struggle…our work is largely undervalued but also expected from us, we are often taken advantage of, […]

Folklore and magic in Western Australia-revealing a lost history

Estimated read time 38 min read

Inside an old dusty box, that my oldest daughter wrapped lovingly in paper, painted in a deep forest green, is a collection of wild and […]

The meaning of sapphires-legend and lore

Estimated read time 5 min read

Whether they are the deep blue, black of the night sky, vibrant cornflower hues, or rolling with a velvet sheen in greys, and rich browns, […]

How to start metalsmithing-making jewellery on a budget

Estimated read time 18 min read

The journey in metalsmithing is daunting … and expensive, but it really does not have to be. I am a self-taught jeweller and artist, specialising […]