I love Jasper it comes in so many different shades ranging from the warmth and earthy feel of red jasper right through to the mustards and pale yellows of Mookite (Australian Jasper).
Jasper is said to be both a healing stone and an invigorating one. It brings stillness to a troubled mind. It is a grounding [...]
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Posted in Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, Polymer Clay, tagged exhibitions, France, Gemstones, gifts, jewellery, Lunes, polymer on April 12, 2008 | 9 Comments »
I have had my thinking cap on for the past week or so as I have decided to participate in a 4 day jewellery event in Mirepoix, France. Mirepoix is in the Ariège and attracts thousands of visitors every year to it’s 13th Century Medieval town. The event being organised is called “Parures [...]
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I was pretty busy in the studio last week. The oven was on most of the week and some new ranges & creations have emerged. Following on from my saffron range I now have 3 new colour schemes which I am thrilled with:
Walnut Whip
Tequilla Sunrise
Burnt Coral
I think my personal favourite is the Burnt Coral [...]
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Posted in Art, Culture & Ent., Life in France, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Uncategorized, tagged Art & Culture, events, jewellery, luc sur orbieu, wine on April 3, 2008 | No Comments »
This Sunday (6 April) is my first organised event as Art & Culture President. We have 30 exhibitors in total. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that we have by far exceeded our desired number (18)!
Here is the list with website information where possible:
Alarcon Nathalie
Mosaïques
http://www.e-monsite.com/talymosaique/
Amiel Jean-Claude
Tableaux peinture
Barrot Claudine
Tableaux [...]
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Posted in Languedoc Roussillon, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, Polymer Clay, tagged cuffs, jewellery, Lunes, mokume gane, necklaces, Polymer Clay, rings on April 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
For once some Bijoux amongst the Banter!
Following on from my previous posting here are the finished designs. I have already sold “Saffron Ray” pictured in the right hand column of “Hot off the bench”.
The cuff and ring make a stunning combination but are also for sale separately.
The “Saffron Twist” is equally delicious, delicate & light.
Now [...]
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Posted in Children, Food & Drink, Life in France, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, Polymer Clay, Travel, tagged jewellery, Lunes, mokume gane, Polymer Clay on March 28, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Has anyone noticed that I have been away? The spammers did and it took me over an hour to wade through the 360 messages upon my return. Haven’t they got anything better to do? And then there was all the new posts which I subscribe to which needed reading. Thank goodness my Google Reader had [...]
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Posted in Art, Culture & Ent., Languedoc Roussillon, Life in France, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, Pays Cathare, Polymer Clay, Travel, Uncategorized, tagged classes, fishing, golf, holidays, jewellery, luc sur orbieu, Lunes, Pays Cathare, Polymer Clay on March 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
With the studio complete my thoughts can now turn to classes & teaching. It’s funny how I seem to have gone full circle in my teaching capacity. Although teaching someone how to create a piece of jewellery or art object is slightly different from A Level French & Language Consultancy etc.,
The classes at Lunes Bijoux [...]
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How on earth we managed to open on time with everything just as I wanted it will remain a mystery! Andy, my husband, as usual had worked his socks off (and the rest) and with the extra hands from some friends on Friday afternoon I was able to hang my open sign out with pride [...]
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Posted in Life in France, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, tagged beads, craft centre, findings, jewellery, leisure, polymer, shopping, studio on March 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Posted in Art, Culture & Ent., Blogging, Gemstones, Life in France, Luc Sur Orbieu, Aude, Lunes Atelier, tagged amber, awards, Coral, earrings, jewellery, Lunes, necklace, Oscars, tiara, wedding on February 28, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I haven’t shared much bijoux with you for a while.Banter has been getting in the way!
This creation is part of my B4KY Range and is made entirely of Coral. Whilst it is nowadays illegal to remove coral from it’s natural habitat in most countries I am almost 100% sure that this coral was not gathered [...]
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