About
Inspiration
Hello, I am Clare, designer, maker and owner of Clare Sheridan-Wallis Jewellery. I live in The New Forest with my little family and my love for the natural environments of the Forest is the primary source of inspiration for my designs.
I work with silver and gold, using different techniques and processes, such as acid etching, casting and saw-piercing, to apply textures, patterns and symbols of the forest into the surface of the metal. I use fire and flame, tools, and techniques to manipulate the metal, creating beautiful collections inspired by the natural surroundings of the forest. I cast acorns, seeds and other specimens foraged from the forest floor, and I use photography and sketches to study and recreate plant life, such as leaves, flowers and fungi. I also incorporate forest animals, like birds, pigs and stags.
Each piece of jewellery is unique. I am in my element wondering in the forest with my young family, finding inspiration to include in my creations.
Bespoke commissions can be made to order, so if you would like me to make something unique and personal to you, I’m more than happy to explore any ideas you may have, and together we can design a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Background
I graduated from Hereford College of Arts (University of Wales) with a BA Honours Degree in Contemporary Applied Arts in 2008. I had started working in small metals in the second year of my degree and found that my passion was working with silver. After university, I continued to craft in my spare time, but it was only when I moved to The New Forest in 2016 that I discovered the theme that I had long been seeking. It is my love for the natural environment of The New Forest. This is now the primary source of inspiration for my jewellery designs.
Bespoke
Bespoke commissions can be made to order, so if you would like me to make you something unique and personal to you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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