Art by Jen G

Give Away ... Freebiees ... Stocking Fillers

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GiveAway ... Freebies

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Give Away ... ends December 12, 2011.

I've been cleaning out my studio and decided these Incense and Candle Holders need a new home. They would make great stocking fillers.

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PAINT Your Own Nativity Sets

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Slip Cast Ceramic Miniature Nativity Sets.

The stable is approx 12cmH, figures approx 5cmH

UnPainted Nativity Sets
Simply use your Acrylic Paints and then finish them off with a spray of clear varnish. They come in their own box for safe storage and use for many years to come.

$35 + postage

All prices are in Australian Dollars.
I use http://xe.com/ for Curreny Conversion

Postage
Within Australia:-
$8 for Normal Post or $12 for Registered Post
Overseas:-
USA - $30 with Box [without box, $18] and allow upto 10 days for arrival
Other Destinations:-
please let me know the country and I will check it out

Payment
Aussies please pay Direct Deposit
Oversease please pay thru PayPal
I will contact you with bank details :)

To make a purchase or for any queries, please shoot me an email ... artbyjeng@hotmail.com

Handmade Ceramic Beads For Sale

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Shop for Ceramic Beads ... click here

Handmade Ceramic Beads

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Ceramic beads made by me, from my Kiln Firing - Nov2011

PAINT Your Own Drink COASTERS

2011-09-08T12:36:00.004+09:30

A Set of 4 Drink Coasters...
Here's your chance to create your very own personalized set of Drink Coasters.
They are 84mm square, come with 16 self adhesive cork feet and a sturdie storage box.
Decorate and personalize with your favourite Acrylic Paints or Polymer Clay.

Shop for 'Paint Your Own'

Ceramic BEADS

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Perfect for beaders, jewellery designers and crafters!

Ceramic Beads:-

FAQ's; Classes;
How I Make Them;
Singles; Sets; Cabochons;
Personalised Beads;
Bisque Beads

SHOP for ... CERAMIC Beads

Mini NATIVITY Sets

2011-09-03T12:01:00.003+09:30

My Nativity Sets come with their own stogare box for safe keeping and reuse for years to come. Perhaps the start of an heirloom?!?

the stable is approx 12cmH, figures approx 5cmH

SHOP for ... NATIVITY Sets

Ceramic PLATTERS: Cat Designs

2011-09-02T09:20:00.001+09:30

CATS 38cmD ART Platters.

They may be hung on a wall and safely used with food.

SHOP for ... Art PLATTERS

Whimsical Noughts and Crosses

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whimsical ... 3 in a row sets

SHOP for ... Noughts and Crosses

Wall TILES

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15cm Hand PaintedCeramicTile on a 21cm Timber Board

SHOP for ... Plaque TILES

Wall TILES

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Hand Painted
Ready to hang, 15cm square ceramic tiles

SHOP for... Plaque TILES

Wall TILES

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Hand Painted
Ready to hang, 15cm square ceramic tiles

SHOP for ... Plaque TILES

Give Away: Necklace, Hair Slide and Magnet

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***Congrats to Pelima Jewellery Design ***

What You See Is What You Get ... All these could easily be yours.

To enter...
1. Tell me if the male in your house hold receives brecky in bed on Father's Day or is it a Mother's Day thing only?!?
2. To have a 2nd chance, become an Art by Jen G liker http://www.facebook.com/ArtByJenG

Entries close MIDNIGHT Sunday 28th, August.
Winner notified by email.

The Necklace is made with a Ceramic and Sterling Silver Beads and Memory Wire {my favourite stuff, no need for clasps. They are comfortable to wear, and yes they stay on. I have run 16km wearing a similar Memory Wire Necklace and it stayed on}

Lampwork RAISED FLORAL Beads

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... made by me

SHOP for ... Lampwork [Glass] Beads

Lampwork BUMPY Beads

2011-07-03T22:12:00.004+09:30

... made by me

SHOP for ...LAMPWORK [Glass] Beads

Lampwork FOCAL Beads

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... made by me.

SHOP for... Lampwork [Glass] Beads

Custom MADE

2011-05-02T10:24:00.005+09:30

Handmade and Hand Painted 38cmD Ceramic Art Platter
Commissioned (made to order) by Kathy for a wedding gift.
MAKE YOUR GIFT UNIQUE and PERSONAL.

A platter like this is $180 and take 2-4 weeks

Ceramic CABACHONS

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Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

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Ceramic Bisque BEADS

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Here's a chance for you to be the artist using my Unique Beads.

These beads have been fired once in my kiln and maybe covered in Polymer Clay, Acrylic Paints or Silver/Gold Foil.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG
go to 'Photos'
Or atttend my PAINT your own Beads class

PERSONALISED Ceramic Beads

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PERSONalised ceramic beads - $16

The yellow bead was made for a Baby Shower.

The blue one was a gift from a mum to here pregnant daughter.

Lovely Unique Gift ideas.

BRADS

2011-04-05T21:57:00.004+09:30

Ideal for Card Making and Scrapbook Making.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

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I asked a school friend of mine to test run some Ceramic Brads I had made and here's the result.

Debby says,

"Really like the way the flowers added something special to my card."

Thanks Deb

I'm a BUSHFIRE Survivor

2011-02-17T19:14:00.027+10:30

By sharing my story, I’m hoping to bring comfort to survivors of the same ordeal while in turn giving people a greater understanding so they may express empathy to those survivors they meet.

Thankfully all my family were safe, however I know FIRST HAND exactly what the homeless survivors are going through.

I was on my lunch break when I first saw the large billows of smoke coming from the location of my family's home in the Adelaide Hills - A day that was named 1980 Ash Wednesday. I really wanted to go home when I got back to work, but as I was only 18, I was too shy to ask to leave early. Surely, I thought, my boss knew about the fires... Well for whatever reason, nothing was said and I was handed more and more work to do - perhaps they were trying to keep my mind occupied.

A couple of times I had tried to ring home, but the lines were only spasmodically working. Through the next few hours I had received a couple of phone calls that infamous afternoon from my parents. They were at home, very busy with all the precautionary things to do and were keeping me up to date, when the phone lines allowed. The last phone call I received was from my dad to say that our home was safe and to "Come on home, everything is OK." Those words kept playing over and over in my mind and I left work at 5.30pm with relief and reassurance. On my way home, I called by my Grandparents home to let them know the latest that all was OK. Driving up the freeway the smoke was more apparent now and I was keen to get home. The traffic seemed a bit heavier than normal and as a result I couldn’t take my usual exit. No big deal I can just go to the next one. I did this and by now the smoke was getting heavy. After a while, I was driving toward the top end of our road and up ahead I saw the flashing lights from the CFS trucks as they had blocked off the road’s entrance. I was really determined to get home now and my heart rate was building. So turning back I took a couple of side streets and got onto a road that would take me to the lower end of our long road. Getting more anxious as the smoke grew thicker; it was getting more difficult to see as I drove round each bend in the windy road. I saw trees alight with fire, a small shed on fire, which I thought I’d better tell someone about, and burning logs on the road. Some I had no choice but to drive over. Then as visibility worsened, I swerved to miss a CFS truck. All this made a sense of urgency, and I was even more determined to get home. As my destination grew closer, I had no idea what to expect. Finally turning right and heading up our road, the car stalled simultaneously as I caught the first glimpse of our home that will stay with me forever. Through the flood of tears that poured from my eyes, all I could focus on were those large bright red, orange, yellow flames, huge flames that were coming out of what were the windows of our home. The roof was collapsing which only seemed to feed this hungry evil monster… What a painful shock after hearing those comforting words to come on home everything is ok even though driving through what I just had, I knew it could not be.

It was such a humbling experience going to the shop the next day, thanks to a dear friend, buying a toothbrush, underwear etc simply because we didn't have anything!!!

Another great loss was Bunty our 13 year old pet cat. The next morning, I over heard my dad saying that he found Bunty stretched out near the ‘front’ door

We did rebuilt 9 months later. We rented at Hahndorf for a while, then Bridgewater. Often, during those times, we would come home and find a box of food, clothing, linen, kitchen stuff. In time of need people ARE amazing

Yes it was a dreadful experience and it does take time assimilate. BUT like every experience, you can grow from it if you choose to. Above all, Make Each Day Count

I must add that the experience has made me very wary giving money to charites/organisations. I prefer to give money directly to the homeless people I see on the street.

Where Do I Go???

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FuN and FuNkY JEWELLERY for Her

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Designed to be noticed!

Each Ceramic and Glass Bead is individually made by me, making each item

One-of-a-Kind.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

go to 'Photos'

To see more designs:- Bracelets; Brooches; Earrings; Necklaces; Rings

Personalised CHILD PLATES

2010-11-19T08:44:00.006+10:30

‎38cmD Art Platter - $95 to $180

This size was specifically asked for so it can hold

the Child's Birthday Cake each year.

MAKE Your Next Gift UNIQUE and PERSONAL.

CERAMIC Platters

2010-11-16T06:51:00.004+10:30

BRIGHT and BOLD 38cmD ART Platters. They may be hung on a wall and safely used with food.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

go to 'Photos'

CERAMIC Platters

2010-11-16T06:14:00.011+10:30

BRIGHT and BOLD 38cmD ART Platters.

They may be hung on a wall and safely used with food.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

go to 'Photos'

CERAMIC Platters

2010-11-16T06:04:00.013+10:30

NATURE 38cmD ART Platters
They may be hung on a wall and safely used with food.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

go to 'Photos'

CERAMIC Hair Slides

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for any age group
Individually Handpainted by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

I've been Interviewed

2010-10-27T07:01:00.009+10:30

Firstly Jen thanks you so much for granting Personally Personalised its very first interview.
It’s a pleasure. I feel very honoured.

How would you describe your art/craft?
I would describe my work as bight, bold with a touch of the whimsical. Above all, it’s designed to be noticed.

Tell us something about yourself and when and why did you become interested in ceramic and glass blowing?
I have always loved colour and art in school. Our family home was destroyed due to a bushfire in my late teens which left my immediate world colourless except for black tree trunks and grey ash on the ground. This experience only intensified my desire to be surrounded by colour where ever possible.

I tend to approach my work from graphic, abstract and stylized perspectives. My choice mediums for this art release are Earthen Ware Ceramics, Glass and Painting. I’m an artisan without degrees although I have attended small informal art classes. In essence my creations come from pure joy.

I first had a taste of sculpting in high school and just loved the concept of creating something from scratch and I find ceramics and glass allow me to do just that.

What is your favourite item to make and why?
My favourite, now that’s a tricky one. It always changes.
• I love making mini sculptors. From here my noughts and crosses sets with a difference came to life; Chooks and Eggs, Cats and Owls, Cars and Houses, etc.
• Making Ceramic Beads is addictive and if you saw how many I have in my studio, I think you would have to agree.
• Making Glass Beads is also high on my list of favourites.

I summary, it’s creating something from the grass roots, doing something that you can lose yourself in.

What type of items do you personalize and how do you personalise or customise them?
I make beads, child plates, art platters, cufflinks, tiles, and buttons with customer names on them or made to their certain design. I have also made glass beads and glass dreadlock beads and jewellery to order. Because all my work is handmade and hand painted, I have total control which means everything I do can be personalised.

Do you find you sell more commissioned items or off the rack?
More pre made items are sold, however about 1/3rd of my work is commissioned based.

What type of people (gender/age/common interest) if there is a certain type, would be your biggest customer?
Customer gender doesn’t really come in to it. It is more of genuine interest in something completely handmade and unique and that can be any age group.

How do you sell your products?
I do have my work on the internet and some in galleries and other shops on consignment. I also have a Gallery/Shop that we run from home in CHERRYVILLE in the Adelaide Hills. I tend to stay away from markets for various reasons, but mainly because I like to keep some of my weekend free.

You also conduct classes, could you tell us a bit about them?
Classes with Jen (me) are for all ages, male and female. I like to stress that NO artistic ability is necessary. These are designed for the person to have fun and to loose themselves for a while trying something completely different.

• I offer a basic ceramic class where you receive a lump of clay and literally make whatever you want. This class takes you through the whole ceramic process.
• I have PAINT Ceramics Classes where you can paint plates, tiles, beads, and buttons for yourself or make a gift for someone.
• A couple of jewellery making classes that starts with you PAINTING the beads.
• A Creative party Idea called a Friendship Necklace where beads are painted and swapped amongst friends before assembling them into a necklace.
• And a Glass Bead MAKING class specifically for the person who wants to take their jewellery making to the next level.

What advice would you give to others wanting to purse a full or part time art or craft based career?
Well I’m biased. My star sign is Taurus so to have security, especially financial, is very important to me. So my advice would be to make sure that you have some kind of regular income to feed your creativity.

Confucius said it best - Love what you do and you will never have to work a day in your life

Where would you like to see your particular art and or business go in the future? Is there anything you haven’t created, but would like to?
I would like to wholesale my ceramic beads to bead shops for example. I’m very grateful that I am Time Rich now so I can pursue my creativity. However, to be Financially Free through my creativity would be a welcomed bonus.
New creations are always popping in my mind so the new things will come. Whatever direction my art work takes me is fine; I am simply enjoying my creative journey.

Anything else you’d like to share?
Something I have noticed is that there are two types of people.
About 94% of people are comfortable, feel safe and are content to be spoon-fed with mainstream.
Creative people don’t want to put up with sameness and are happy to break from this familiarity. Doing so makes us vulnerable but without this need to try something different we would still be in the dark ages.
I prefer this creative side as it offers a greater awareness, a balance in life and something new and refreshing.

And finally, a BIG thank you Nina, for this opportunity to share what I do and enjoy.

SPOONS

2010-09-02T15:43:00.005+09:30

Handmade by me from clay, these ceramic spoons are ideal for jams, condiments, herbs, sugar and spices.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG
go to 'Photos'

MINIATURES

2010-08-30T18:09:00.008+09:30

Funky mushrooms, owls, people, cats, mice etc make a colourful & interesting additions to potted plants, terrarium, window boxes, curio shelves, mantels, sitting on top of picture frames, computors. They also make great gaming pieces etc.

Made and painted individually made by me,

making each item One-of-a-Kind.

CUFF LINKS

2010-08-30T17:51:00.005+09:30

Ceramic and Glass Cuff links made by me, making each item

One-of-a-Kind.

TIE PINS

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Individually made by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

HAIR ACCESSORIES

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for any age group

Individually Handpainted by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

BROOCHES and PINS

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They are just the thing for a tote bag, hat, scarf, jumper, quilt etc

Each Ceramic and Glass Bead is individually made by me,
making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

JEWELLERY made to order

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HAND BAG HOOKS

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Individually Handpainted by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

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BOWLS and DISHES

2010-08-30T11:32:00.006+09:30

ideal for holding rings, mobile phones or any small objects also great for sauces

Made and painted individually made by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

GAMES

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MOBILE PHONE ACCESSORIES

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Mobile, Cell Phone charms and holders

Each Ceramic and Glass Bead is individually made by me,
making each item One-of-a-Kind.
If you are want to Make Your Gift UNIQUE, then please drop by our shop

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

RINGS

2010-08-29T20:32:00.005+09:30

... designed to be noticed

Each Ceramic and Glass Bead is individually made by me,

making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

BRACELETS - Designed to be Noticed

2010-08-29T19:40:00.009+09:30

Each CERAMIC and GLASS Bead is made One-at-a-Time by me

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

Made with Sterling Silver

BEADS made to order

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Lampwork Glass Beads

HOUSE NUMBER TILES made to order

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Candle HOLDERS

2010-05-20T13:26:00.004+09:30

These sweet little dishes are perfect for tea light candle, rings and other bits a pieces

contact me

Ceramic BUTTONS

2010-05-11T09:30:00.008+09:30

My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Buttons will make a great embellishment and give any handmade item that finishing touch. Can be used on tote bags, quilts, hats, scarf, jumpers,etc

Take a look at my button creations, click here

ABSTRACT Art Platters

2010-05-03T17:57:00.006+09:30

Designed for people looking for something UNIQUE and HANDMADE

Hot Pot COASTERS

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Hand Painted, 15cm tiles with 4 cord feet.
May be used as a pot stand or a cheese platter.

Available On-Line http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG
got to Shop for ... (photo albums)

Drink COASTERS

2010-05-02T16:26:00.006+09:30

Make your Gift Unique with these HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED Drink coasters.

How I MAKE Ceramic Beads

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All the Ceramic Beads are made by me and are painted with tiny brushes, one-at-a-time in my home studio. Because of this handmade process, no moulds insight! - all my beads are slighty different in size and shape giving them that authentic handmade appeal. This guarantees that each bead is a One-of-a-Kind, Unique, little piece of art.

There are 3 main stages in Ceramics:- Greenware, Bisqued & Glazed

Greenware

I start forming the clay into the shape I want either a ball, a flat bead, a twisty etc and either add a hole or pieces of high temperature wire as needed. After the beads have been slowly air dried, and this drying time can take a minumum of 4-5 days in winter, each bead is cleaned gently with a damp sponge to make sure the surfaces are smooth. Re-drilling is usually required because with this cleaning process, the holes can be partially lost.

Bisqued

Now the beads are placed in an electric kiln, for the first time - and this is known as a bisque firing - where the temperature reaches 1101 Celsius. The beads must be completely cooled in the kiln before removing. This whole process takes about 24 hours. After this first firing the beads are ready for underglazing and glazing. [At this bisque stage, you may cover the beads in PMC, Art Clay Silver, Bronze Clay, Resin, Enamel, Cloth, Acrylic Paint etc which of course eliminates the final firing]

Glazed

Once out of the kiln, each bead is painted with tiny brushes. Usually 2-3 coats of specially formulated underglaze colour is applied to each bead and then 2 coats of a clear glaze. After complete drying, the beads are inspected and cleaned as required, glaze left in the holes makes the beads stick to the wires - not good. Now they are placed back in the kiln, for the second 24 firing process. Known as a glaze firing. This time the beads need to be hung on supporting wires. Too many beads per wire can make the wire to sag. This is a bad things because if the beads touch each other, they will permantely fused together - also not good.

Once this second process is complete, I can hardly wait to open the kiln and catch the first glimpse of the small treasures I have created!

I hope you will enjoy my Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Beads as much as I do creating them.

In Summary...
I MAKE every single Ceramic Bead has been handmade and painted by me. This is a 'one lady' hobby and I really enjoy making my own ceramic beads. It is a lengthy process, but it's very rewarding.
I hold classes fo people wishing to paint my Ceramic Bisques Beads and classes for the more adventerous person who wishes to MAKE their own beads from clay. Just check out Classes with Jen.
I also custom make beads. These make a unique gift for christenings etc.

BEADS on Parade

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(OK one ceramic button snuck in)

The beads with wires make great pendants or for earrings.

Art PLATTER 21st Birthday Gift Idea

2010-03-31T17:12:00.013+10:30

Handmade and Hand Painted 38cmD Ceramic Art Platter

Commissioned (made to order) by Heather H.

MAKE YOUR GIFT UNIQUE.
A simple design like this - $95

Text Plaques ...

2010-03-25T12:54:00.009+10:30

Hand Painted by me on a 15cm square tile.

I have drilled two holes with a cord attached, so they may be hung on any wall.

Made to Order, contact me

ARTIST of the MONTH, April 6-30

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Held at Pepper Street Arts Centre, 558 Magill Road, MAGILL

"Hi I’m Jen Greeneklee and welcome to my art world.

I am a local Artist with an eclectic range of genre's using graphic, abstract and stylized forms.

My main medium is clay, with some glass.

Hand construction works best for me giving each piece a UNIQUE, INDIVIDUAL ambience.

I implement this paradigm in my finished jewellery as ALL the Ceramic and Glass beads are MADE BY ME, thus giving each piece the AUTHENTICITY of being HANDMADE.

I enjoy bringing the whimsical to my work, seen in the decorative influences on my platters, coasters, and beads. I also extend myself to others through tuition and my own shop, thereby sharing the enjoyment of what I do as widely as possible. Creative Party Ideas also work well!

I hope you will enjoy viewing my work as much as I have creating it."
I express my range through a label:
"Jen-e-sais-quoi"

This is a play on my name and the French word Je-ne-sais-quoi (pronounced ‘je-ner-say-qua’) which means "an indescribable attractive attribute or quality"; "a certain something"

Blurb from Pepper News Issue No. 39

Earrings, Designed to be Noticed

2010-03-18T09:28:00.005+10:30

If you are going to wear jewellery, it has to bo noticed - right?

Well that's my philosophy and I create my jewelley to make a statement!

This is a sample of my Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic and Glass Earrings. I use only STERLING SILVER wire and S.S beads and S.S safetly hooks on my earrings.

Check out more HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED items that are whimsical and FuN at my shop Art Platters Plus - 206 The Parade, Norwood.

Open Saturdays 10am-4pm. They make gifts UNIQUE!

Ceramic BEAD SETS

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I have HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED these beads with the craft person in mind. Perfect for all jewellery makers and crafters alike. Use these on their own or incorprate them with other beads to make one of a kind pieces of jewellery.

In my shop - Art Platters Plus - you will find several Jewellery Kits and oodles of Ceramic and Glass Beads that will help to Make Your Gift UNIQUE.

contact me

BUY NOW Necklace

2010-03-11T13:57:00.022+10:30

LADY BIRD Necklace

Glass Beads: made by me

Sterling Silver: wire, chain and beads

Length: approx. 96cm

Perfect for the person wanting a ONE-OF-A-KIND, UNIQUE necklace.

so... Jen-e-sais-quoi

$95 plus $5 postage

Coiled Mouse Pot

2010-03-09T12:41:00.004+10:30

with a removeable lid

contact me

ART PLATTER Wedding Gift Idea

2010-03-08T08:49:00.010+10:30

Having seen other Chinese Symbols that I paint, this platter was commissioned by a customer who was looking for a simple, UNIQUE Wedding Gift Idea.

contact me

CHILD'S PLATE "... so impressed ..."

2010-03-07T16:07:00.015+10:30

"Dear Jen,
Shan was so impressed with plate he would like 3 more..."
Anna D

CHILD'S PLATE "... thankyou, thankyou ..."

2010-03-07T16:05:00.007+10:30

" Hi Jen,

You are so wonderful, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou."

Melina P

Vases

2010-03-01T09:49:00.009+10:30

may also be used for pencil holders etc

Made and painted individually made by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

Tea POTS

2010-02-28T08:58:00.016+10:30

Ceramic Tea Pots individually painted made by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

go to 'Photos'

ArTy Ceramic MAGNETS

2010-02-09T18:25:00.005+10:30

My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramics Art Magnets are approx 60mmD.

Ceramic BUTTONS

2010-02-05T07:06:00.007+10:30

These are small [19mm] buttons. I have also make a medium and a large range.

My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Buttons will make a great embellishment and give any handmade item that finishing touch. Can be used on tote bags, quilts, hats, scarf, jumpers,etc

Take a look at my BUTTON CREATIONS, click here

contact me

Pandora Fit GLASS BEADS

2010-02-04T11:35:00.006+10:30

Add some of my handmade lampwork glass beads to your European bracelet
eg Pandora; Lovelinks; Troll; Biagi; Chamilia etc,
and give your bracelet a truely unique one-of-a-kind look!

Saving Jewellery Beaders and Crafters

2010-02-04T10:33:00.008+10:30

from the boring mass produced commercial beads,

One Bead At A Time - it's my quest!

I am offering jewellery beaders, crafters, Art Teachers, parents alike a chance to try something different, creative and to get 'outside the square.'

For the brave, I have Ceramic Classes where you can come and PAINT my handmade ceramic bisque beads, then I will take them home and fire them so you end up with your very own unique beads ready for your lovely creations.

And for the Extra, Extra brave, I teach two classes, a Glass Bead MAKING Class and a Ceramic Bead MAKING class

Interested?

Please contact me

FuNkY Ceramic Crosses

2010-02-04T09:13:00.007+10:30

Create a FuN new, mod look with these.

They would make a great dangle book mark, a focal bead on jewellery etc. and would make an excellent gift, perhaps add a persons name?!?

ABSTRACT Art Platter

2010-01-31T12:29:00.004+10:30

'Clau-Mation' 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

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ZEBRA Art Platters

2010-01-31T10:59:00.008+10:30

Handmade and Hand Painted 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

UNIQUE, HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED

Canvas PAINTINGS

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Ceramic CUFF LINKS

2010-01-29T13:55:00.016+10:30

Cuff links with a message.

HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED by me, these cufflinks would make an ideal UNIQUE gift for any man.

Ceramic & Glass NECKLACE

2010-01-29T12:20:00.012+10:30

This Ceramic and Glass Necklace is fully adjustable on this strong cotton cord from 24cm-30cm.

It features a 13cm pendant made of MY HANDMADE BEADS 1 Ceramic and 2 Glass Lampwork Beads and embellished with copper wire.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

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Ceramic TUMBLERS

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may also be used for vases, pencil holders etc

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG
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so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

Ceramic WINE CHARMS

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these also make GREAT FUNky earrings!

Made and painted individually made by me, making each item One-of-a-Kind.

so ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

I MAKE Beads

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Perfect for beaders, jewellery designers and crafters!

Ceramic Beads:-

FAQ's; Classes;
How I Make Them;
Singles; Sets; Cabochons;
Personalised Beads;
Bisque Beads

Lampwork Glass Beads:-

Classes;
How I MAKE Them;
Lampwork Beads

Ceramic BRACELET

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This Ceramic Bracelet is made with my Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic beads and my Bracelet Kit. This bracelet is EASY to put on, simply wrap around your wrist!

And if you want to go the next step, you can always book a class so you can PAINT your own beads.

All enquiries artbyjeng@hotmail.com

Customers' COMMENTS

2009-12-15T09:19:00.030+10:30

"Thank you for the lovely plates I have purchased from you over the past couple of years.

Friends who have received one of your very creative and individual plates have been so thrilled.

They make perfect Christmas gifts.

Many thanks again,

Cheryl,

Norwood"

FLOATING FLOWERS Lampwork Glass Beads

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My Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads look as though the flowers are floating in water.

CERAMIC BEADS faq's

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Below are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about my ceramic beads. If you have a specific question that isn't answered here, please send me an e-mail artbyjeng@hotmail.com

Do you make all the ceramic beads yourself?
Yes I sure do. Every single Ceramic Bead has been handmade and painted by me. This is a 'one lady' hobby and I really enjoy making my own ceramic beads. It is a lengthy process, but it's very rewarding.
Sounds interesting, do you hold workshops?
My classes designed specifically for people who want to try something different.
I hold a several classes in my home by appointment only - any day and time, including school holidays.
Is it possible to just buy the unpainted ceramic beads from you?
You sure can. I have customers doing just that. My handmande ceramic bisque beads are perfect for every crafter as my beads can be covered in PMC, acrylic paints, polymer clay, foil, cloth etc. And with my unpainted bisque beads priced between 50c-$3, they make an inexpensive creative idea for art teachers, school holidays, gifts, projects and so on.
Do you make custom made beads?
Yes I do, and these make a unique gift for christenings etc.
Where do I find your ceramic beads?
I a range of my Ceramic Beads available in selected outlets, and you may also purchase them from this site.
I live interstate, is that a problem?
Not to me, I love interstate enquiries. Shoot me an email so we can discuss things further.
And overseas?
Even better!

NB I use toxic free underglazes and glazesglazes.
I want to keep away from the harmful stuff as much as you do.

CERAMIC Beads on Parade

2009-11-08T18:02:00.011+10:30

My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Charm Beads

Bright FuN for mobile phone charms, fan pulls, jewellery and embellishments

Kreative Blogger Award

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My blog has been awarded the Kreative Blogger Award by Rachael from ChallenCharms and Merlene from Smerelygirl. Thanks so much, I'm touched and honoured.

To keep the Award going, follow these simple rules:-

1. Copy the award picture and post it on your blog
2. Thank the person who gave it to you and link to their blog
3. Write 7 things about yourself we don't know

4. Choose 7 other bloggers to pass the award to
5. Link to those 7 other bloggers
6. Notify your 7 bloggers

7 things about me:-

Green is my favourite colour

I broke both my two front teeth when I was young

I owned a red volkswagon

I have a younger and older brother

I favourite sport in High School was Volley Ball

I love rain especially the sound on our tin roof

I love a dog's Happy Greeting Dance

My 7 bloggers picks ...

There are so many bloggers worthy of this award, hence I present this Kreative Blogger Award to every blogger I follower. So if you wish to carry this Award on by following the above steps, I'm gladly presenting it to from me, Jen.

GLASS BEADS Pandora & Dreadlock Fit

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My LARGE HOLE beads are designed to fit -

Pandora; Lovelinks; Troll; Biagi; Chamilia bracelets. They also look great on a cord necklace and will fit small Deadlocks.

Just a little different, I have made these glass beads square.

GLASS BEADS on Parade

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My Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

The first Bubble Bead I ever made

MAKE Your Own GLASS BEADS - class

Enquiries Welcomed

DRINK Coasters

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Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramics

gift idea - your family zodiac characters

BUTTONS Made to Order

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3D Ceramics, just for fun

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Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramics

How I MAKE Glass Beads

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All the Lampwork Glass Beads are made by me,

one-at-a-time in my home studio.
Each bead is a unique - a little piece of art.

What's involved ...

In a well ventilated room; with a sheet of steel as a work mat; a pair of didymium safety glasses; a gas torch; a mandrel with the end pre-dripped in bead release; a glass rod; a container of vermiculite; a fire extinguisher and cool water available for any burns; only then can I start to make a glass bead.

With my glasses on and the torch ignited, I slowly introduce the glass rod to the heat by passing it in and out of the flame. Gradually I am able to leave the glass rod in the flame for longer periods. Only when the tip starts to glow orange, it is warm enough to stay in the flame.

Once I have a pea-size blob of hot glass on the glass rod, with my other hand, I slowly heat up the stainless steel mandrel. Twisting each hand simultaneously is essential!

Keeping the mandrel level, I can now wrap the molten glass around the mandrel while slowly turning it, heating and adding more glass as required.

Using the flame to cut the string of glass away from the bead, I need to keep the mandrel turning to obtain a nice donut shape. Once happy with its size and shape, the bead is gradually removed from the flame. Depending of the size, clours and designs a bead can take anywhere from 5 minutes to and 45 minutes to create!

After the glow has gone, I can bury the bead in the vermiculate where it will slowly cool down in approx. 20 minutes. When cooled I now carefully remove each bead form its mandrel.

Next they are individually cleaned removing as much of the bead release as possible, then set aside. Once I have a batch of about 50 beads to this stage, I then place them in a kiln and anneal them.

Annealing is a process of stabilizing the molecules of the glass and make the beads durable.

The beads are slowly heated to 500 Celsius where they are kept at this temperature for at least 30 minutes, then allowed to cool slowly in the kiln - usually over night.

I hope you will enjoy my Beads as much as I do creating them.
So ... Jen-e-sais-quoi

Enquiries Welcomed contact me

CAT drink coasters

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Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramics

sets of 4

Ceramic NECKLACE

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My Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Beads with Sterling Silver Beads are displayed on this Memory Wire Necklace. What do I like about memory wire? It eliminates the need for claps. That's right, is simply wraps around.

Available On-Line until sold http://www.facebook.com/ArtbyJenG

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Christmas Stockings

2009-09-25T17:13:00.013+09:30

Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramics

tree decorations

Button BROOCHES

2009-09-24T15:15:00.018+09:30

Made with my Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Buttons
just the thing for a tote bag, hat, scarf, jumper,quilt etc
Available in my shop
Art Platters Plus - 206 the Parade, Norwood

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Ceramic ART MAGNETS

2009-09-19T08:09:00.021+09:30

These Little Artist Magnets have a STRONG magnetic clip for holding all those precious drawings from your budding artists. A great idea for grandparents too.

ART PLATTERS made to order

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This gallery showcases works that I have made specifically for customers ordering CUSTOM MADE Art Platters.

Enquiries Welcomed

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ABSTRACT Art Platters

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'Stockings' 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

UNIQUE, HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED

ABSTRACT Art Platters

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'Life Begins' 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

UNIQUE, HANDMADE and HAND PAINTED

ABSTRACT Art Platters

2009-09-17T14:52:00.006+09:30

Handmade and Hand Painted 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

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ABSTRACT Art Platters

2009-09-17T14:39:00.007+09:30

Handmade and Hand Painted 38cmD Ceramic Art Platters

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