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Sorry for the radio silence recently - I've been squirrelling away on a new project which I hope to release in the next couple of weeks. It's still glassy but with a very practical application - watch this space! ⠀ ⠀ #secretproject #glasstherapy #handmadeuk #flameopal #wherehastheyeargone #crafty #craftaholic #newideas #keepchangingmymind #excusetobuynewtools #watchthisspace

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A spring tide down on the South coast always guarantees one thing - LOTS OF SAND! If only I could scoop it up and turn it into glass... an endless supply would be very useful! I'll stick to scrunching it between my toes and enjoying the view for now... ;) #holidayview #beach #springtide #sandbetweenyourtoes #flameopal #glassinsperation #walkingmiles #seaview #beachcolours #nextstopfishandchips https://www.instagram.com/p/B16OJHhHK0i/?igshid=nhdkbe43onsx

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Back on the South coast for a short break and pilgrimage to Eastbourne pier where my love of lampwork began. Great to see the pier back open after the fire but sad to see some of the damage that was caused. There were several of these lights showing how hot the fire must have burned to melt the glass. It looks like their restoration is underway but the eerie ribbons the fire created are a reminder of how quickly it can destroy as well as be used to create. I think I'll stick to the creating side! #flameopal #eastbournepier #firedamage #ribbonsofglass #restoration #meltedglass #createdbyfire #seagullsnotbothered https://www.instagram.com/p/B1v1CRJnTac/?igshid=1mlsz8r77b30t

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For once I was very pleased to not be handling glass today - I was sweating from this distance! Always interesting to see how other artists work and spend and afternoon talking 'shop' with other glass nerds at the International Festival of Glass, even if I am melting in the process! ;) #ifog2019 #glassnerd #flameopal #kilnenvy #toolenvy #ineedacolddrink #glassporn https://www.instagram.com/p/B1miruyHa0M/?igshid=s24cgzig3znv

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Another lovely review on the website for one of my favorite pairs of earrings published today - and a challenge for more gents jewellery - any ideas what might appeal? Chunky? Single colour? Metal/leather/elasticated? All thoughts welcome! 🙂 #gentsjewellery #inspiration #ideasrequired #fivestarreview #lovelycustomers #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #flameopal #handmadejewellery #handcraftedjewelry #glassearrings #lampwork #sterlingsilverjewellery #giftsforher #giftsforhim https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QWeeunC8h/?igshid=1bzq37f9bpley

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Another lovely review on the website for one of my favorite pairs of earrings published today - and a challenge for more gents jewellery - any ideas what might appeal? Chunky? Single colour? Metal/leather/elasticated? All thoughts welcome! 🙂 #gentsjewellery #inspiration #ideasrequired #fivestarreview #lovelycustomers #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #flameopal #handmadejewellery #handcraftedjewelry #glassearrings #lampwork #sterlingsilverjewellery #giftsforher #giftsforhim https://www.instagram.com/p/By7pkoCnrGg/?igshid=ophik0rez2oh

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I have been blogging about colour and the rise of the rainbow on my website if you fancy a read (although if you like beige you probably shouldn't!) 😆⠀ #ihatebeige #rainbows #colour #colourrevolution #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #summer #riotofcolour #flameopal #handmadejewellery #glassearrings #lampwork #sterlingsilverjewellery #giftsforher #didimentionihatebeige? https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvXRrvH7Gq/?igshid=1it8hpzbj9gqu

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Part two of my nod to the 'spooky' season - this necklace made me think of a haunted garden with deep rich colours - perfect for a subtle nod to Halloween! The graduated green, orange and black glass has been left untextured for maximum shine and transparency. The glass is combined with 925 sterling silver balls which move freely on a smooth 18 inch chain.⠀ ⠀ #halloween #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #purple #green #orange #flameopal #handmadejewellery #handcraftedjewelry #glassnecklace #lampwork #sterlingsilverjewellery #seaglass #giftsforher #seasonal #innerwitch

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Back on the torch... 😁🔥 Spent the money I haven't used in petrol on some new glass colours from CIM. Not entirely sure anything will end up on the website as I suspect most of it will end up in my jewellery box! Must be more disciplined... like that's gonna happen! 😉😁 #flameopal #glassjewellery #creationismessy #nodiscipline #summerwardrobe #newglasstoplaywith #sorrynotsorry #fortheloveofglass https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjDe71HrZn/?igshid=41lrouktxxeg

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Even the garden hasn't escaped having a few festive additions to brighten things up! If there's a chance to put something blue and shiny somewhere, it's going to happen in this household! Happy Christmas Eve all! :)⠀ ⠀ #baubles #xmas #iloveblue #festivegarden #anyexcuse #christmas #pretty #flameopal #mischiefmanaged

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Last day for orders to posted before Christmas is upon us! The last run to the Post Office will be tomorrow so if you still need any last minute gifts or jewellery for the festive period then head over to flameopal dot com and see what tickles your fancy!⠀ ⠀ #lastminutegifts #glassart #sterlingsilver #uniquejewellery #christmassparkle #giftsforhim #giftsforher #flameopal #snowman #snowflakes #xmas #xmas2017

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How about this for some rather fetching winter earwear! These earrings are made from a semi translucent glass and covered with clear grains which really catch the light. Glass is notoriously difficult to photograph but these are real rotters - it's almost impossible to capture their sparkle and tactile appeal. Swarovski crystals have been included to compliment and add a tiny bit of extra sparkle. Head over to the website to see the full festive collection for 2017.⠀ ⠀ #snowballs #glassart #xmasparty #winterglamour #partyearrings #handmadeintheuk #flameopal #sparkle #white #sterlingsilver #winterwonderland #winterchic

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Hob-nobbing it at Goldsmiths in London today - LOTS of shiny things! Also managed to find the library which is also dedicated to shiny things! Do you think they will notice if I hide under the table at closing time? ;) #goldsmiths #shinythings #chandelier #lockmeinplease #brainfood #assayofficelondon #flameopal #creativehomework #oooooh #ahhhhhh #shiny

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A rare weekend off here at Flame Opal HQ and time for some unexpected sunshine and a bit of sea paddling on the South coast. Happy weekend everyone! :)⠀ ⠀ #weekendbreak #timeoffforgoodbehaviour #hellosunshine #wettoes #istillloveglass #behindthescenes #flameopal #happyweekend

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Woohoo! New glass to play with, including some of the new colours from CIM. Just in time for some Xmas designs (yes it's less than 10 weeks away now) - watch this space! ;)⠀ ⠀ #newtoys #newcolours #torchtime #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #flameopal #handmadejewellery #handcraftedjewelry #lampwork #behindthescenes #creationismessy #glassart #meetthemaker #whatsonyourbench

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Halloween is nearly upon us and if you like the colours of this spookiest time of year this necklace captures them! It's made from orange, green and purple glass which has been textured to provide a soft sea glass look and feel. Perfect for a those who like the deeper side of the colour palette! The glass is combined with 925 sterling silver balls which move freely on a smooth 18 inch chain. ⠀ ⠀ #halloween #handmadeuk #glassjewellery #purple #green #orange #flameopal #handmadejewellery #handcraftedjewelry #glassnecklace #lampwork #sterlingsilverjewellery #seaglass #giftsforher #seasonal #innerwitch #standoutfromthecrowd #jewelcolours