Karen Ward
A new start!
Oops hadn't realised it had been so long since I added to my blog. This is a little tale to brighten up this grey autumn day all about a...
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METAL & FIRE - A JEWELLERS TALE
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Karen Ward
- Oct 14, 2021
- 1 min
Pendants with some Force behind them!
"Fan-art" for a family member (these have never been or never will be for sale) with a special meaning - can you decode the inscriptions!
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Karen Ward
- Oct 7, 2021
- 1 min
And so it begins!
Sadly due to clashing dates I missed last years rearranged York Open Studios, but good news - selected again - I am back for 2022. This...
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Karen Ward
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Kelp vessel
This started with an idea sparked by how seaweed is moved in underwater currents.
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Karen Ward
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
DRAGON BOWL
I love the idea of Dragons as you can see from my dragonscale jewellery, I decided to take this a step further with my Dragon bowl.
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Karen Ward
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Something New!
My entry into the world of video - a look at "how its made" hope you enjoy it.
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Karen Ward
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
A HISTORY LESSON!
You might not realise it but much of the metal used in making jewellery is recycled, jewellers have been melting down old pieces of...
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Karen Ward
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
FLAME RINGS
Inspired by the stunning art work of the Custom Car scene (and after many sunny afternoons displaying our Pontiac Firebird Trans Am at...
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Karen Ward
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1 min
YORK OPEN STUDIOS -STUNNING STONES!
Final blog posting introducing my newest work. These pieces have some beautiful stones in them including Sunstone, Imperial topaz, Swiss...
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Karen Ward
- Apr 11, 2020
- 1 min
YORK OPEN STUDIOS - DRAGONSCALE!
Hi some more additions to my Dragonscale collection. 3 pendants are set with beautiful labradorite cabochons. Labradorite is an...
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Karen Ward
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
YORK OPEN STUDIOS -NEW!
Hi as you all know #yorkopenstudios has been postponed until next year. Over the next couple of weeks I shall be posting daily images of...
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Karen Ward
- Apr 4, 2020
- 1 min
YORK OPEN STUDIOS -Flaming Hot Rods!
I am married to a certified petrol head and when I am not designing and making jewellery you will usually find me at a car show with our...
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Karen Ward
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Hello!
Hi to anyone visiting "Metal & Fire" for the first time after reading my post for today in #marchmeetthemaker , and welcome back if you...
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Karen Ward
- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
York Open Studio 2020 cancelled - but never beaten we will return in 2021!
Open weekends: 17th-18th and 24th-25th April 202 with hopefully a "taster " event on 10th-11th April 2021 Such sad news when we were so...
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Karen Ward
- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
#MARCH MEET THE MAKER
March meet the maker is an Instagram challenge giving people a chance to see behind the scenes and find out a bit more about what makes...
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Karen Ward
- Feb 17, 2020
- 1 min
So lovely to be a tiny part of a very special day!
Designing and making jewellery for someone is a privilege, non more so that when being asked to make a wedding ring. The lovely lady in...
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Karen Ward
- Feb 16, 2020
- 1 min
THE COUNTDOWN TO YORK OPEN STUDIOS HAS BEGUN!
The daffodils are making an appearance, spring is in the air it can only mean one thing, York Open studios 2020 isn't far away! From...
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Karen Ward
- Nov 30, 2019
- 1 min
Say Yes!
3 days ago I was approached to show my jewellery at the Frost Fair at King’s Manor, Exhibition Square,York. Very short notice, given...
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Karen Ward
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min
Don't forget the wrapping paper!
As the days get shorter the organizational frenzy that is Christmas has well and truly commenced, food and drink to plan and order, cards...
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