Jewellery

I started making jewellery after I finished my MA in London. I lived in a small flat in Sheperds Bush and couldn`t afford a studio, so I didn`t have the luxury of being able to make room sized installations, so needed to make something small! Jewellery seemed like the perfect solution, so I joined a jewellery-making course with a friend and we giggled our way through it…After this course I continued to experiment and it gradually became part of my practice. The following year I went to New Zealand for three months for an artists` residency at an art centre near Wellington. It was here I spent three blissful months developing my jewellery practice

When I first came to live in the rainy, but very lovely, city of Manchester, my childhood friend and I set up our own accessory studio Ellie and Lou in the Manchester Craft and Design Centre. I now make from my lovely studio at home near Manchester.

I now use laser cutting technology to create unique and delicate shapes that I then layer, playing with depth. I use different materials like; walnut, acrylic, feathers, ribbon and fabric. The pieces often connect to a certain places that evoke a nostalgic elegance, often using an art deco palette to hand paint each piece. I am inspired by architecture in particular art deco interiors, as well as craft techniques, such as quilling and decoupage. I exhibit my collections in various places and galleries such as Yorkshire Sculpture Park and they are stocked widely; featuring in British Vogue as well as popular blogs like Creative Review etc.

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Jewellery blog


‘I love louise’ paper charm…….


My ‘I love louise ‘ paper charm is finished! If you`e coming to christmas at the mill on thursday you can pick up your paper charm! If you can`t come on thursday send me an e-mail or tweet me with your address and i`ll post one to you…..

Photoshoot for online shop….


Getting ready for the launch of my online shop i gathered some creative friends together and we had a ‘photoshoot day’…. tea was drunk and cake eaten… it was such a lovely day thanks for all your help……here is a little look…

paper ring….


I have been working on a postcard design with design by day….the design is going to be a paper ring….inspired by my love of paper crafts and the paper dolls and houses i used to make as a child…..this idea has developed thanks to discussions with boy and Lou into you being able to wear it as a broach, pendant, ring or hair clip! It`s amazing what you can do with paper!

Laser cutting jewellery…


I have been laser cutting for most of my day today, so my new designs will be ready for the launch of my online shop and christmas at the mill……how exciting! I was experimenting with laser cutting the straps for my necklaces, but have been using a more handmade approach and they are starting to come together…… so watch this space i`ll be posting some images very soon….

Christmas @ the Mill….


I`m soo excited about christmas already…….and this is the perfect event to get yourself in the mood! I`ll be selling my NEW jewellery collection, so please come and say hello….

There will also be a feast of festive favourites for you to enjoy, mulled wine, homemade soup and mince pies are all on the menu, making Christmas at The Mill the perfect winter evening warmer. This is fantastic way to connect with the creatives that work everyday at The Mill and with music from members of BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performing it will surely be a beautiful evening to start the festive period.