Judith Brown Jewellery

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Hand stitching with wire to create original jewellery is a technique I developed following studies of embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University. I began working with wire in 2004 to create a way of working that would make stitch the main feature of my work. I use fine wire and treat it as thread, stitching without fabric to make intricate forms which hold their form over time, yet still seem delicate.

My new collection of floral designs captures the drama of large flowers along with the fragility of soft petals. Observing from nature I have developed the basic stitching techniques I use to include three dimensional elements, creating pieces which reflect the delicacy and beauty of real flowers.

My Vintage Collection uses vintage mother of pearl buttons, so pieces are often unique. In our throw away society I want to highlight the simple beauty of such everyday objects, once so precious as to have been hoarded away by our grandmothers in the times of “make do and mend”.

I regularly take part in Art and Craft Fairs and exhibit my work in many galleries nationally. I also run various jewellery workshops for different groups of people including teenagers, adults and teachers. Further details of my diary and a selection of my work can be seen and purchased online from my website.

Original hand-stitched wire jewellery in coloured and silver wires. Collections include Vintage, Floral and Intricate designs. Online shop. Workshops available.