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!

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

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.

Ashes

This is a pendant I made with ashes, that I carefully placed in layers of resin. 

Keyring

I also made this keyring with Corys hair.

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.