Lady in Red

Here is a new collection of 'Reds'.  They look great with a silver ball chain or with a satin black necklace.  The pendants are nickel free and look amazing with black or grey.  The pendant on the top far left and top far right are both collaged to give a three dimensional look.  Hope you like them.

Order now!

 I have many pendants, rings, and earrings ready to order now!  Of course I am also taking orders for specific colours or designs.

A preordered ready for another customer- Thanks Ness!

 Sold this afternoon- Thanks Kate!

 These are stunning designs with golds, orange, turquoise  and green.

 The colours are endless.  These are some of the colours you can choose from in rings.

These round shaped pendants  look great too.  Remember to order now.  Great for that special gift as they are one offs. No one else in the world will have these designs.  Get ready for Christmas now!  Contact me via the above email address.  Cheers!  Jenny

Jenny Kay Handcrafted Jewelry

I have done a little bit of research into the power of text in art.  So I thought- why not add some text tyo some of my pendant designs.

 These were some of the postage stamp sized pendants and the one in the middle is as you can see a little larger.

This pendant was a 'paper collage' of some of my painted papers.  More to come so stay tuned.

Drizzle Canvas

 I have had this canvas sitting in my study for months and now that I am on holidays, I finally have had a chance to try out a new idea that I had.

Several layers of glaze and burnt umber added here

I do apologise for not having the pics of the first step, but I don't seem to be able to see where I have saved them!!  Any how, firstly I smeared modelling compound onto the canvas.  I then used various items to create texture- non slip matting, lids and scoring tools.

A close up of the texture

 I painted the whole canvas in Kaiser colour red and allowed it to dry.  Then a second coat.

 I then used Jo Sonja's Clear Glaze Medium and Heave body paint (a drop only) to begin creating a transparent colour scheme.  The glaze makes the colour more vibrant and you can add many layers until you get he desired effect.

 Now here is the fun bit!  I then drizzled red paint down the canvas.  Squeezing out more paint when I wanted long drizzles.  When the paint reached the length that I wanted I lay it down to semi dry.

I poured a mix of Kaiser off white and Clear medium glaze together to see what effect would be created. It looks like Christmas icing doesn't it?

 I also added a mocha colour and then a final drizzle of gold

 A couple of days later I sprayed the canvas with White Kings, Crystal Clear Acrylic.  This gives a beautiful high gloss as well as preventing the canvas from yellowing.

 Well ventilated, but sorry- forgot the mask and glasses!!! OOPS

 I have replaced the other canvas that I did earlier in the year to the spare room and put my new passionate red canvas above my bed- more fitting don't you think??

Since taking these pics I have purchased 2 red cushions to tie in the canvas colours with the bed.  I am very pleased with it- It totally lifts the room.

New designs

Red , black and silver pendant and ring

 I love holidays!!  Not only do I get to spend time with my beautiful family, but I get to spend more time making things that I love!!

Sage, turquoise and silver pendant and ring

 This turquoise pendant was inspired by my daughter who LOVES turquoise!  I tore pieces of painted paper from the same sheet to create a layered effect.

Gold, turquoise and hot pink pendant

Cobalt blue pendant with Emu feathers

 This was one of my first LPN collection designs, but I wasn't happy with the bubbles that were created. I was showing my parents the designs and my dad just loved it and said- it looks great.  Did you know that Emu feathers are in pairs- isn't that romantic- never alone- always with another!!

Sketch- pen

One of my favourite pen drawings.

postage stamp size- copper pendant

 This is small , but delicate and pretty.  Postage stamp size and with resin sticker to seal it.

Square ,fancy edge pendant

Ring around a Rosie!

I have started to put my skills to making rings now in a variety of colours.

 I made this one for my dear friend Mrs Tiff who loves all this French.

 This is one of my drawings put into a ring- and I have many others.

I even love the way the glue at times creates a third dimension with bubbles.  The great thing is that you never know what will happen!!  Each ring, except the drawn ones, are one offs as I use a variety painting techniques are used on each one.  I have now found some earrings to try!

More Jewelry and in Colour!

I have a dear friend who asked if I could make my jewelry in colour!  After thinking a few days and walking around the house for inspiration and Viola- this is what I came up with.  In her honour I have named the colour series after her 'The LPN' collection.

I have also started making rings.  It is such fun and I have had some fantastic feedback from people.  I am so excited with the prospect of these little gems.

I have also now made some black and white drawings in the rings and larger pendants too.  This could be endless project.  I am finding myself thinking about the next design when ever I get a moment to sit and take a breath.

From 'The Tree' series.

From the 'wonderer'

My first order- thanks LPN!

All ready to go home to my latest order.

So stay tuned, I would love your feedback!

J xo