In the Shop – Stopped Clock Glass

A Meeting of Creative Minds

Emma — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:40:37 +0000

I had a desire some time ago to make some chunky glass rings that played with light at different depths and proceeded to cut and fire the glass components in the kiln using my favourite glass colours. The next stage was the silver, and as I wanted a professional finish I called upon my talented friend Susannah, of Susannah Brookes Jewellery, who thankfully was very enthusiastic to take on the challenge. She took the glass away and experimented with different designs to encapsulate the glass in a way that would allow light to shine through and make the glass glow. The end results are better than I ever imagined and we’re both so excited to share them with you all.

Bluebell

Blush

Sage

Honey

Made from recycled silver, each one is custom made to neatly nestle the glass within. There are 4 rings in total – Honey, Blush, Sage and Bluebell – each differ in shape and size as a unique one-off statement ring. There are 2 different ring styles with the green and blue rings featuring a thinner rounded band and measuring UK size M, whilst the pink and orange have a wide flat band and are a size L. All of them have a beautiful satin finish which works great in contrast with the watery reflective glass.

Blush

Sage

Honey

Bluebell

The experience of working in collaboration with a fellow Nottinghamshire maker has been very fulfilling and I love how we each were able to contribute our own unique artistic input into the design and finish, ultimately creating something that neither of us could have dreamt up on our own.

Marrying beautifully crafted silver with one-of-a-kind glass centre pieces, this mini collection of statement rings celebrate local skills and handmade craft. We are thrilled with them all and we hope you love them too, (I still can’t decide which one my favourite is!).

Find them in the shop here.

Adéu Etsy

Emma — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 02:05:00 +0000

If you read my previous blog post then you’ll know that in 2024 I will be making some big changes as to how I work. One of the first things to address is selling online. For the last couple of years my performance on Etsy has been disappointing compared to previous years, and on top of that I have noticed that the majority of sales made are from buyers directed there by me. This makes me wonder why I am paying Etsy fees when I could just have a shop of my own – so this is what I intend to do. I’m not exactly sure when I will have my own webshop up and running, but I do know that I am quitting Etsy as of February.

As a fond farewell I will be offering a massive 50% off all listings to everyone worldwide. This final sale will last until the shop closes at the end of January, click here to grab a bargain. For a time I may just put the shop on holiday mode just in case I change my mind further down the line and to prevent anyone else taking the name, but please be aware that I am planning on this closure being permanent.

A big thank you to each and every one of you who purchased something from my Etsy shop over the years. To be notified of when my webshop is ready, sign up to my email newsletter at the bottom of this page, or follow me on social media as I will be sure to announce it there when the time comes.

Happy half-price shopping!

Glass Workshops

Emma — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:38:49 +0000

For several years I have had the pleasure of running workshops with the public. Whether it’s within a large group or on a 1:1, sharing my passion for glass and presenting others with the opportunity to sit and be creative for a couple of hours is definitely a highlight of what I do.

Many people pick up flyers at the various markets I attend and always ask if there is more information on my website. Well, I’m pleased to say that I have now added a new page which details what’s on offer. You can find it here or via the navigation bar at the top of the screen.

So take a look and please let me know if you think I have left out any important information. And as for new courses, what were you hoping for? Jewellery making? Working with enamels? Themed courses? Send me your suggestions at emma@stoppedclockglass.com

Shiny Brand New

Emma — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 09:30:34 +0000

Welcome to my brand new website! It is still a work-in-progress, but as it was long overdue an update, I thought it best to go ahead and launch with what I have whilst I develop the extra add-ons. Behind the scenes I am working on an email newsletter subscription option, whilst also building a new online shop. This will be my first independent web shop and will primarily feature my newest botanical collections. I am really excited about developing both, but as you can imagine there is a lot to learn. I am currently working my way through the steps to get these set up and ready by the end of summer. In the meantime I still have my trusty Etsy shop up and running with free postage on all jewellery and smaller items.

If you want to be the first to know of any updates and particularly when the new shop is ready, then follow me on social media – scroll to the top of the website to find the linked icons. Instagram and Facebook are the ones which get updated most regularly.