About
me
Hey there!
I am passionate about crafting and people and feel that crafts are the perfect way to bring family, friends and communities together.
Learning new skills is so much fun and can be very addictive! With a background in libraries I have delivered lots of activities and have been lucky as a Children’s Librarian to work with some wonderful artists and authors. Inspired and keen for a new adventure, I am now making and creating from home, my favourite materials are Jesmonite & Polymer Clay. As well as selling what I make, I am eager to share my new love for Jesmonite and Polymer Clay and teach others to upskill, it’s a great feeling to take something home that you’ve made yourself.
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Jesmonite
Jesmonite is water- based and solvent free. Consciously crafted, Jesmonite is an eco-friendly material, and there is minimum waste as zero waste products can be created by recycling leftover material.
Handmade, each piece is one of a kind
Jesmonite is so versatile and there are many options and techniques, such as marbling, block colour and terrazzo. There are an abundance of choices made with each piece ensuring that every time you achieve something special and unique.
Jesmonite comes in two parts, a liquid and a powder.
During the mixing stage pigments are added, enabling experimentation with bright contrasting colours or subtle colour combos.
There is boundless scope in terms of creativity and outcomes.
Make with Gilly
Bespoke items are available upon request. Feel free to inquire about a design. The great thing about handmade items is that everything can be personalised and it is easy to coordinate your purchases to match a room or other pieces.
I love to create items in similar colour palettes, so it’s possible to mix and match pieces in c0ordinating shades for an elevated look.
Every single piece is made with care and passion.
Known as the chameleon material because it can replicate
a diverse range of textures and fine details, Jesmonite can be used for a wide variety of decorative purposes to create anything from coasters to mobile phone stands to table tops!
Make with Gilly
You can find my Jesmonite homeware and gifts @redbrickmarket_liverpool
which is home to independent traders, startup businesses and talented artists,
and the wonderfully unique @Unity_Yard in Holmfirth which showcases work
from local makers and creatives
Make with Gilly
Make with Gilly
Upcoming workshops
Make with Gilly
Make with Gilly
Upcoming workshops
Make with Gilly
Make with Gilly
Let's Create Together
Quick drying Jesmonite is great for workshops and attendees are able to take home their creations immediately. I have an abundance of moulds so there are lots of options for workshops, coasters, trinket trays, pencil pots, plant pots, clocks, ring cones.......
I’m happy to adapt sessions to suit your needs, accommodate themes
or topics or work on larger projects with you!
Jesmonite Workshops
Make with Gilly
Polymer Clay -
Bespoke designs that make
every day special.
Why not custom design
a piece of jewellery
to match an outfit!
Make with Gilly
Let's Create Together
Polymer Clay Workshops
Discover the wonderful world of polymer clay as we experiment with colours,
shapes and patterns to create beautiful handmade jewellery!
Learn techniques such marbling or colour blocking and try out an abundance of cutters, some with inlaid designs, textured rollers and mats, foil and more!
We spend the first part of the session formulating the clay design,
we’ll take a break whilst the clay goes in the oven for 30 minutes before turning your clay shape creations into earrings/bracelets with an array of findings and metal choices available.
Get in touch
Connect with me
Reach Out
Let's talk
Whilst I’m based in Halifax, West Yorkshire,
I am happy to travel or facilitate online events x
Email
makewithgilly@gmail.com
