Sunday, 31 January 2010

Not Mass Produced

I am now selling some items through Not Mass Produced; an online shop for all things handmade and recycled!
Have a look at it here:





It's full of jewellery & gifts; all strictly from recycled materials & objects and lots of handmade wonder!

Monday, 25 January 2010

Recycled Bike Chain Jewellery

The first few items of my recycled bike chain range! Didn't quite get there in time for the Backyard Market last Sunday, but will be appearing on my website for purchase this week!

Silver link bracelet with gold plated findings

Silver link & black plated earrings

Friday, 22 January 2010

Backyard Market @ Truman Brewery

COME SEE ME AT THE

TRUMAN BREWERY BACKYARD MARKET

THIS SUNDAY!

For directions and more info please go to:

http://www.backyardmarket.co.uk



ALL THIS AND MORE!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

One Year On - Photos

This year I was selected to showcase my work as part of the established One Year On section of New Designers.
It was a fantastic compliment to be chosen and not only did I meet some fantastic people but made some brilliant contacts too.



The exhibition was curated by Thorsten Van Elton and a cardboard theme was used throughout both weeks of New Designers to present the products being showcased in One Year On - which looked fantastic! The boxes were re-used afterwards for their intended storage & packaging use too.




The week gave me the opportunity to present some new pieces to the public - including this decorative crochet necklace, made from bin liners and second hand plastic faceted buttons. This design differs from my usual technique as it has not been heat treated, but still has a soft texture.
Here is another new design debuted at O.Y.O. My newest pieces have really been focused on creating a big statement - I like the idea of my creations growing in every sense of the word; it is another common feature of nature.
There were some old favourites back - glad to say that the bees were just as popular as ever!
For more information please see:
Or my website:
http://www.laurabaxendale.co.uk for further information of upcoming shows, latest news & my online shop.

Monday, 24 August 2009

Gimp Crafts - Online Store

Gimp Crafts is a recently set up online store specialising in handmade items & accessories - especially of the recycled and sustainable variety!
I have recently set up my own shop within the website -
check it out at www.gimpcrafts.com!
More items to be added soon!
Alternatively, see my website www.laurabaxendale.co.uk

Sunday, 23 August 2009

RANK @ Grundy Art Gallery

A selection of my jewellery work is currently being showcased as part of the

RANK
exhibition at Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool.

The exhibtion is of the touring variety and is unleashed 22nd August untill mid October. (Exact closing date TBC).

Visit www.grundyartgallery.com for more information on the gallery, exhibition and fellow exhibitors.

My crochet bees and recycled carrier bag necklaces will be rubbing shoulders with fellow exhibitors from the likes of the V&A, Tate and British Library; as well as an array of other emerging designer/makers.

My pieces will be available to buy and there is a larger selection to view and purchase on my website www.laurabaxendale.co.uk.

RANK
Grundy Art Gallery
Queen Street
Blackpool
FY1 1PX
01253 478170


Friday, 27 March 2009

Recyling the 'un-recyclable'

Tetrapak cartons cannot be recycled; which has been bugging me for a while now.
So instead of throwing them away, I decided to make them 're-wearable':In the guise of bracelets!
They're fab, as each one is slightly different!
What's even better is that they're only £1 each!

Click here to help recycle & get your own unique piece of arm candy:
http://www.freewebs.com/laurabaxendale/recycledtoyrange.htm