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  1. The first pieces from my new jewellery collection are now online! They received fantastic feedback from customers at my autumn shows, so I’m really excited to finally have them for sale online.

    Emulating stiff pleated fabric, shards of reflective glass and of course, folded paper, the Pleated Collection has an art deco like quality with a contemporary edge. Each design has been meticulously hand carved from jewellers wax, cast in precious metals and matt finished by hand to give a soft and subtle sheen.

    Black Bow Necklace by Alice Barnes JewellerySilver & 18ct Gold Pleated Wings Necklace by Alice Barnes Jewellery

    I’ve meticulously hand carved each piece from jewellers wax and then cast them in silver and gold, with some pieces also oxidised to give them a dramatic black finish. Each angle and line is designed to subtly reflect the light as the wearer moves.

    New work

    There will be more added to the collection in the spring of 2016…

  2. Thank you so much to everyone who came and saw me at MADE London a couple of weeks ago! I had some great feedback on my new work and sent jewellery to lots of lovely new homes...

    If you missed it there are still plenty of exhibitions you can see and buy my jewellery at this season. I'm hoping to get some of the new 'Pleated Collection' online very soon, but I'll also be taking it to MADE Brighton next week! Order a 241 entry voucherby Monday 16th November to get in half price with a friend and visit me on stand 54.

    It's also the time for Brighton Artists' Open Houses and I will have a selection of work at the brand new Atelier 51 open studio. These will be samples and seconds from the Square Roots Collection - pieces that have been made with just as much love and care but for one reason or another have not made it in to the final collection or have since been discontinued.

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    Further afield you can see a selection of the Square Roots Collection across the country at the following exhibitions:

    Gallerytop, 'Design Factory Christmas',
    Matlock, 7 Nov 2015 - 3 Jan 2016

    'Wrapped Up' Royal Exchange Craft Shop, Manchester, 10 Nov 2015 - 3 Jan 2016

    'MAKE 2015' The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, 14 Nov 2015 - 3 Jan 2016

    ‘Christmas Exhibition’ Byard Art, Cambridge, 21 Nov 2015 - 31 Jan 2016

    Brass Monkeys, Hove - stockist

    New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham - stockist

    I'll be back with more news about my new work soon!

    Warm wishes, Alice