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Trying to look like apart of the furniture!

Spring fair at the NEC, Birmingham 2014

Unfortunately my attempt to be part of the furniture, was in fact my pathetic excuse to sit down. I journeyed to the spring fair specially to look at this years tends for jewellery. I was overwhelmed by stunning stones and dainty matching sets, which left me thinking about how I could incorporate these elements into my own practice, but before any serious thought went into that, I shortly found myself being lured into the amazing home ware section.

The exhibition over all was very informative and helpful, finally registered with the Birmingham assay office, can't wait to actually have my own hallmark made! 

Also found myself having a lovely chat with Emma Rankin from the British jewellery association, about how they can help you promote and set up your own jewellery business.

Me and my practice

Howdy!

My name is Libby Ward but I prefer to trade under Grated Finger Designs.

I’m currently in my final year at Staffordshire university on the 3D Design: Crafts course, specialising in contemporary body adornment, which means I hand make forms of jewellery in precious metals and also experiment with resin and other medias.

My designs range from cutting edge contemporary to essential simplistic jewellery.

In my last semester I create a body of specimens that evolved around the symptoms of the Black Death.

My development was based around the spreading of the disease, which lead me to looking at natural forms, such as moss and also experimented with food as a material. 

To further my development for this final body of work, I have decided to introduce a contrasting geometric fragment, through the use of naturally formed minerals. I shall combine this with surface embellishments onto metal.

As a designer/maker my work is heavily influenced by organic and natural forms, most of which have a darker underlying meaning, which is either referenced to myself or historical events.