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Art Trek Open Studios

I am involved in the Art Trek Open Studios from Thursday June 19th – Sunday June 22nd 2008. This is part of the North Devon Festival running throughout June. There will be five of us based at 14 The Gallery, Great Torrington. I look forward to meeting you and will be happy to talk about the techniques and processes used to make my fused & flameworked glass.

[added: 18/06/08]

WAM awards

Last week I was thrilled to win an award for the most developed business from the ‘Women and Micro Enterprise Project’ (WAM) given by the Community Council of Devon. One of the galleries where I sell my work, 14 The Gallery, Great Torrington won an award for the most inspirational WAM host group

[added: 16/03/08]

Craft Gallery Torrington

I recently joined another co-operatively run Craft Gallery in Torrington. This gallery is in a great setting in the Pannier Market and at present they are looking to expand their full artist members. Have a look at the their website.

[added: 12/06/07]

Flameworked beads

A few years ago I attended a valuable course held at Exemplar Glass, Leominster (www.exemplar-glass.co.uk) and run by Diana Arseneau. I was so inspired that I have now started making my own torch fired glass beads. I sell these beads either as individual beads or incorporated in my work such as bracelets, pendants and beaded handles on knives.

[added: 13/01/07]

Appledore Craft Company

See more of my work at Appledore Craft Company shop, 5 Bude Street, Bideford, Devon EX39 1PS
www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

[added: 17/08/06]

Silver Metal Clay

At present I am experimenting with incorporating silver metal clay within my fused glass jewellery. It is an exciting new material which was invented by Mitsubishi Materials Corp.Japan. It is sometimes referred to as Art Clay or Precious Metal Clay and consists of 3 ingredients: tiny particles of pure silver or gold,water and an organic binder. It can be rolled, shaped or sculptured whilst in its initial wet stage, then after it has been air dried to become leather hard it is then heated in the kiln. During the heating phase the binder burns away leaving behind a pure silver object. See images of my work now.

[added: 28/01/06]

Welcombe Glass Art - Handmade by Sue Martin

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