revamp rework rewire

We are a trio of Northern designer-makers (wire jewellery, textiles and glass) with a passion for creating unique and gorgeous pieces from discovered treasures.

Our first small exhibition is held at the Signature Gallery in Kendal

The theme of this exhibition is REVAMPed textile and jewellery pieces, created with recycled, vintage, sustainable sourced and other materials. Celebrating Autumn with rich berry shades, woodland inspired colours, together with a hint of metallics to give it a vampish quality.

All our items are handcrafted, creative and wearable

samantha taylor, jewellery
specialising in beads and buttons
combined with wirework
email samantha@jewelleryartist.co.uk

I've always had a love of beautiful beads and have been collecting vintage beads and buttons for many years. My pieces in the revamp exhibitions are made using some from my collection, combined with a mix of enamelled copper wire, vintage ribbons and finished off with new findings.

My aim is to create contemporary wearable gorgeous sculputural jewellery, and give a new lease of life to my vintage treasures in earring, pendant and necklace designs.

wire squiggle necklace with vintage button and beads, some swarovski crystals and vintage leather fabric, matching vintage button earrings

I employ ancient, traditional skills and equipment to create contemporary textiles, developing my designs into scarves, accessories, wall hangings and garments.

My aim is to source and use materials and equipment as ethically and sustainably as possible, using mainly mill-ends of yarn that would otherwise be thrown away. I prefer to work with natural fibres, such as cotton, wool and linen and enjoy experimenting with newer materials such as hemp, bamboo and soy silk yarns.