More recently, I am creating contemporary jewellery pieces made from natural materials. At the moment I am exploring hand-stained timber veneers.

 

I mix my own colours and stain individual sheets of veneer. Using traditional marquetry/parquetry techniques I cut and apply the stained veneer onto different substrates. I then hand-saw the forms and assemble the designs using 925 silver. The vibrant colours of the veneers lend themselves to bold patterns and the wood has a wonderfully tactile finish.