Washed and Found was created after a day on the beach collecting plastic not shells. Hidden in seaweed and sand. From Lego, broken buckets and spades to tiny grain-like pieces. Bright and interesting but too small to be recycled our hands and pockets were full.
Having always been a maker with a strong passion for colour the idea came to create something beautiful from an ever-increasing environmental issue. By producing a range of jewelry people can be proud of not only visually but environmentally means the conversation is kept alive. By wearing and sharing its story we can change the way this plastic is seen. Encourage others to collect and hopefully be part of the change.
Taking plastics and fishing net off the shore means it’s removed from the cycle. It means it won’t be broken down or swallowed by marine life.
Instead it’s given a new life and with it a very different ending to its story.
Having always been a maker with a strong passion for colour the idea came to create something beautiful from an ever-increasing environmental issue. By producing a range of jewelry people can be proud of not only visually but environmentally means the conversation is kept alive. By wearing and sharing its story we can change the way this plastic is seen. Encourage others to collect and hopefully be part of the change.
All the bangles are individual. Each one created with its own colour pallet. Made up of worn sea plastic pebble shapes or fishing nets with hooks and beads. Amongst other things! Each one contains approximately a handful of found plastic. Some are polished to see inside and others may to allow the colours to merge together. By hand sanding each piece, I can work with the colours and the effects. When given a rub with olive oil or put in water each one has a unique quality where the contents can be easily seen and the true make up of the bangle is clear.
Combining efforts with The National Trust Ranges has kick started the project and increased the amount of plastic collected.