Sunday 9 December 2012
Saturday 1 December 2012
Thursday 27 September 2012
Thursday 19 July 2012
Saturday 9 June 2012
Pandora’s box
In classical Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on Earth. Zeus ordered Hephaestus, the God of craftsmanship, to create her, so he did—using water and Earth.[4] The gods endowed her with many gifts: Athena clothed her, Aphrodite gave her beauty, and Hermes speech.[5]
When Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Epimetheus, Prometheus' brother. With her, Pandora was given a beautiful container which she was not to open under any circumstance. Impelled by her curiosity given to her by the gods, Pandora opened it, and all evil contained therein escaped and spread over the earth. She hastened to close the container, but the whole contents had escaped, except for one thing that lay at the bottom, which was the angel of Hope named Astrea. Pandora was deeply saddened by what she had done, and was afraid that she would have to face Zeus' wrath, since she had failed her duty; however, Zeus did not punish Pandora; because he knew this would happen.
Friday 8 June 2012
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Hair to Ashes in a Capsule
I really like this tiny capsule! Its only 40mm X 7mm. I think its very discrete and looks quite elegant with the hall marks as a feature on the outside. This was made for a young 17 year old boy who lost his father.
Picture Frame
These three pendants were made for 3 small children, two girls and a boy. Contains hair of their mother.
Sunday 15 April 2012
Forget Me Not
This is a bracelet I made for an amazing woman called Diane. She was severely disabled and came to me through the Standerline family. She had lost her husband just before Christmas who had cared for her throughout their marriage. Diane was also blind. Her favourite colour was purple because she liked the sound of the word, and this is where I found my inspiration and came across some Forget Me Not flowers. I wanted her to be able to feel the flowers I made for her and know that the centre of her bracelet contained her husbands hair. A tactile reminder of someone loved and lost.
Tiger Lilly
This bracelet and Pendant was made from the Petals of Thomas’s funeral. I was so surprised that the Standerline family came back to ask me to make more pieces for them. They have all given me great support and encouragement. Thank you!
Sunday 1 April 2012
Feather From a Dove
Floating feather from released doves in domed watch glass.
We had such a special day for our beautiful Tom Elias. Part of the ceremony was to set free four white doves. From one of the feathers left behind Tash fashioned a necklace that captured that moment of freedom and love. I wear it with pride.
Jeni Sharpstone
Saturday 31 March 2012
Brothers and Sisters
This is one of my favourite pieces, probably because it was the first family I worked with. The Standerline family. They commissioned many pieces from me, this being the first. It was their son Thomas who died only 26. They originally wanted a locket, instead we came up with this simple design using both his hair and his sisters.
Below is a ring I made for Lois, Thomas’s sister.
Cory
This was my first commission for FYN Forget You Not, using my friends deceased dog hair. What a challenge! and from this, my little company has grown....
I love the simple Deco design of this ring, you would never know it was hair unless you looked twice.
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