Here I’ll show you how I use acrylic paints to add colour to stud earrings.
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I’ve always used painting techniques in my work and here I share how I paint the brooches and necklaces in the Floral Folk range.
Read MoreOnce again the adage “use it or lose” applies - if we don’t use our quirky independent shops they will disappear from our high streets
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If you work for an organisation you’re familiar with Continuing Professional Development (CPD), but when you’re a self-employed ‘creative’ CPD takes on a new meaning.
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2024 has been a busy year for TheCluttery. From gaining stockists, to trying different markets and launching lots of new designs, I feel like I’ve barely stopped. Read on for a rundown of my top developments this year.
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My newest addition, just in time for Christmas, is the gorgeous and colourful Dot Homeware in Hereford!
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I visited Nerdy earlier this week to set up my space in their shop area.
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I attend 15 - 20 markets each year and speak to a lot of people - other makers, customers and people browsing - most of whom ask me questions about my business and my background. Here are the top 8 questions people ask me, in no particular order.
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TheCluttery has a brand new stockist in Tewkesbury!
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Have you ever wondered about all the different things I use to produce my work? You may be aware that I use acrylic and wood in my jewellery, or that it’s laser cut, but what about all the tools, materials, gadgets and sundries that go into designing, making and selling? Here are the top 10 items I use to run my small business, from design stage through to shipping.
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What does a typical workday look like for me?
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This August I hired a gazebo at Art in the Park, Leamington Spa, UK. Read on for my 5 takeaways from selling at an arts festival...
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If you’re designing something new, whatever it is, you probably already have what you need.
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Our newest stockist is in Wolverhampton!
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I have a spot at a huge free arts festival this summer!
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I made three necklaces from non-traditional materials including paper, plywood, faux leather and paint.
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The idea of this workshop was to explore colour, texture and form through experimentation, or ‘messing about’. The only rule was that students had to use at least three different materials.
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Each year I look back over the previous 12 months and review my progress - what worked and what didn’t, developments and losses etc. This year I thought I’d share some of that process with you.
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