Hey, I’m Jenny.. maker and creator of everything at The Lilac Coral. Over a decade ago I completed an Art Degree where I enjoyed working in multi-media, and always knew I wanted to create my own art inspired company. The inspiration for my work comes from my love of nature; especially the sea and flowers. I’m a very positive and joyful person, and I hope that is expressed through my work.
Process
Materials I create with: wood, freshwater pearls, modelling clay, clear resin varnish, found sea glass, found sea shells, gold and silver leaf. The clay has to be conditioned and to do this I use a pasta machine my friend gave me. Depending on the design, I can use this method to mix colours or to form a smooth and even surface before the creating begins.
Once I’m happy with the texture, colour and thickness, the design can start to come to life. This could be building 3D textures and layers upon a slab of clay or tearing it up, mixing and adding gold leaf or shaping clay into a cane to create marbled pieces. After cutting the slab or cane into the desired shapes, it’s time to fire! Once cooled it’s all about cleaning; I use a craft knife to clean the designs, then a hand drill for drilling holes and sanding. It’s all finished off by giving each piece a little soak and scrub.
About the Maker
Now we’re ready for a thin layer of varnish or if the jewellery requires a little ‘pop’ and a lick of shine - I put on my P3 safety respirator mask, gloves and safety eyewear and play around with clear resin, whilst listening to 90’s Indie.
Once the pieces have been cured, it’s time to assemble! Adding any jump rings, findings, charms or connectors and I’ve produced a little piece of wearable art. Any scraps of clay get re-used in other products, by mixing and blending colours = zero waste.
Get in touch
Please use the contact form to ask any questions you have about my jewellery collections, custom orders or wholesale enquiries.