One of the main criteria of the training course was to research textures to be captured in the clay. I didn’t realise how absorbed I could be in the textures and shapes found in nature and what better place to be in the UK than Fowey, on the east coast of Cornwall. Some of the most intricate details of totally inspiring forms of nature, sea urchin shells, weathered pebbles, leaves, bark and loads, loads more made distinctive impressions in the clay…. a light bulb moment…the name of my business was found and the direction of the company was set.
When Edward was a baby I had his fingerprint put into fine silver and felt at the time that it was an amazing process. So, on the realisation that I could capture more than a fingerprint, the most unique impressions ever created,
I was totally enthused to transform them into possessions that could be treasured forever.
In the narrow lanes of Fowey we stumbled across a beautiful Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery called Cry of The Gulls which displayed the most wonderful contemporary pieces from local designers such as Poppy Treffry and artists. I spent hours over wet and windy days browsing the gallery absorbing the atmosphere and dreaming that one day I too would be supplying hand crafted, contemporary pieces of jewellery to establishments like this….very exciting!
On our return home, a wee bit wet under the collar from the wonderful British Summer, I set straight about writing my business plan and sourcing tools and materials.
When Edward was a baby I had his fingerprint put into fine silver and felt at the time that it was an amazing process. So, on the realisation that I could capture more than a fingerprint, the most unique impressions ever created,
I was totally enthused to transform them into possessions that could be treasured forever.
In the narrow lanes of Fowey we stumbled across a beautiful Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery called Cry of The Gulls which displayed the most wonderful contemporary pieces from local designers such as Poppy Treffry and artists. I spent hours over wet and windy days browsing the gallery absorbing the atmosphere and dreaming that one day I too would be supplying hand crafted, contemporary pieces of jewellery to establishments like this….very exciting!
On our return home, a wee bit wet under the collar from the wonderful British Summer, I set straight about writing my business plan and sourcing tools and materials.
Fowey is a beautiful place. I try to spend a week or so there every year :-)
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