Victoria Knight- Coffee pod creations
Hi, I'm Vicky and I create unique, upcycled jewellery. Coffee Pod Creations started a couple of years ago when I read some truly staggering statistics on the sheer number of coffee pods that end up in land fill every day. All that aluminium going straight into landfill and damaging our environment. I thought there must be a better way.
Each item is handmade from aluminium coffee pods which would be discarded. Aluminium is a wonderful metal as it doesn’t tarnish, is hypoallergenic and lightweight. This makes it perfect for stylish and sustainable jewellery.
My work doesn’t involve machinery and is not mass produced which gives it a special personalised touch. There are many parts to the process and it takes a long time. However I feel passionately about why I do it.
Culturally, the coffee pod is a symbol of a busy lifestyle. My designs represent the opposite: slowing down and appreciating the little things. People are always amazed to discover that these items are made from coffee pods. The jewellery is beautiful yet understated, it’s fun to surprise others’ with the origins of each piece.
I believe Coffee Pod Creations encapsulates the exciting, creative spirit in us all. I hope you will join me on this sustainable journey and share this story.
Rebecca Jackson
Rebecca is a goldsmith based in the beautiful market town of Romsey, Hampshire.
Growing up in a little seaside town in Devon and now living on the edge of the New forest Rebecca’s jewellery is heavily inspired by the beautiful surroundings of the new forest and the coastlines of her childhood.
All Rebecca’s pieces are handcrafted in her studio based in Forest & Cove, Romsey. Her collections are delicately created using carefully sourced materials, inspired by nature and made to last a lifetime
Julia Hallam - Sea and Solder
Jules spent the majority of her childhood playing in the local river estuary in dinghy's, yachts, rowing boats, canoes and anything else that floated! When not on the water or if the tide was out then Jules would be found on the local beaches collecting treasure or in the Blackwater Mud!
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Jules worked abroad teaching watersports, travelled Europe seeking wind and waves, qualified as a teacher, spent 10 years teaching sport and outdoor education, and in her 30s began her journey into traditional silversmithing.
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Jules now works full time creating jewellery as well as teaching others the art of traditional silversmithing in her home workshop in Dorset. When Jules isn't making or teaching she is still often found at the beach, in, on and near the water with her family and dogs!
Louise Taylor- Platina Jewellery
Louise predominately works in sterling silver and gold, colour is injected into Her work in the form
of glass enamels, patterned paper and gemstones. The main design ideas are simplistic shapes,
incorporating colours and patterns that are inspired by the natural elements around us. Colours of
the sea are featured often, with tones of sea green and turquoise.
Louise graduated from Central St Martins in 1996. In 2000-2007 she held Jewellery tutor positions
at Bournemouth & Poole college and The Arts Institute. 2007- to present day she creates her own
pieces from her studio in Christchurch, where she also teaches silversmithing classes.
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Nicky Stockley
Usually known for her vivid and slightly surreal paintings, ceramic sculpting is a fairly new addition to Nicky's practice. These sea creature earrings are sculpted by hand using epoxy clay, before being painted with tiny brushes and cured in resin.
Abby - Green grove designs
I’m Abby, the creative, nature loving person behind Green Grove Designs.
I started my journey in creating nature inspired polymer clay jewellery back in the lockdown of 2020 at a time in which I think a lot of us found uncertain and frightening. During this time, it was especially important to nurture ourselves and do the things that calmed our overthinking minds. For me, that has always been creating, and though I started this polymer clay business whilst on furlough, It' has always been something that I have grown up around and has been nostalgic and soothing to me since my mum used to make polymer clay jewellery and sculptures herself when she was in her 20’s and 30’s.
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