Explore the heart of handmade creativity through the materials our artisans use every day. From the texture of textiles and the character of timber to the brilliance of gemstones and the depth of fine art mediums, this category dives into the techniques, tools, and processes behind the work.
Whether you’re an artist, a collector, or simply curious, Materials & Making offers insight into how raw materials are transformed into thoughtful, contemporary pieces — celebrating craftsmanship, knowledge, and the beauty of making by hand
Choosing jewellery for someone else can feel a bit risky. It is personal, visible, and often tied to someone’s everyday style. But it does not have to be a wild guess. A few simple clues can make the choice much easier. Start with the type of jewellery they already wear. If they wear earrings […]
Clay has always been at the centre of human creativity, but Euclay offers something new — and distinctly Australian. Unlike traditional clays dug from the earth, Euclay is made from the dried leaves of eucalyptus trees: Cinerea, Marri, Jarrah and Lemon Myrtle. These leaves are carefully pulverised, then blended with other components to form a […]
While we don’t experience a white winter here in Perth, the days are getting shorter and the nights are becoming chillier. To help you embrace the season, we’ve curated a selection of perfect gemstones to get you through the cooler months. Here’s our top picks: Diamond Diamonds are often referred to as “ice” not just […]
Rose Quartz, known as the Love Stone, holds a special place in our hearts across cultures and ages. Its soft pink hue symbolizes unconditional love, making it a beloved gemstone in both natural beauty and romance. With roots dating back to 600 BC, Rose Quartz has been cherished worldwide. From Madagascar to South Dakota, and […]
Have you ever despaired at your tarnished jewellery, thinking, that will take hours of elbow grease and silver metal polish and blackened fingers to resurrect? Well, I have an easy answer for you. Aluminum foil, washing powder and hot water. Its that simple. 😀 Line a bowl with aluminium foil, then add washing powder (sodium […]
PEARLS by Colleen Brennan from Salt, Water & Fire Because I have been involved in most aspects of the pearl industry for many years, I have been asked to write a blog about pearls and I am thrilled to pass on some of my knowledge. Pearls are wondrous gems, they may not sparkle like gemstones […]
EMERALD: Emerald is the sign of spring is regarded as one of the most desirable gemstones, Gemstone Group- Beryl Chemical Composition- Beryl is a silicate of beryllium and aluminium with the formula of Be3A12(SiO3)6. The fine intense green is caused by a trace of chromium and/or vanadium replacing the aluminium in the beryl structure. Emerald […]
DIAMOND: Diamonds composition is Carbon, C Diamonds are formed deep in the earth’s mantle under high pressure and high temperature in a carbon rich environment under cratons at depths of 200km’s below the earth’s surface. Diamonds then undergo a brutal journey to the earth’s crust from the earth’s mantle. They travel from 100-600 km’s from […]
AQUAMARINE: Gemstone Group-Beryl Aquamarine is part of the beryl group of gemstones, and these Pale Blue gems are some of the most favoured and more expensive of the coloured gemstones. A wide variety of colours are represented right through from colourless to black and the stones obtained are often large in size and free from flaws. […]