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- Hazel Atkinson Anodised Aluminium jewellery
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Hazel Atkinson is a leading jewellery designer living and working in Nottingham U.K.
After graduating from Loughborogh College of Art and Design, she established her business in 1984 and has built an enviable reputation for bold, colourful and eye catching design.
Hazel is also an inspirational tutor and workshop leader.
Today her work can be seen in many leading galleries throughout the U.K. She also designs and makes bespoke jewellery, and has made pieces for theatre, T.V. and Film.
Hazel is pleased to introduce her new collection.
'Heaven and Earth' draws its inspiration from the basic elements in nature; sky, sea, flora and fauna.
Each piece is designed and hand crafted in her Nottingham studio.
What is Anodised Aluminium?
Here's the science bit;
Anodising is a process which can be applied to aluminium to cause a layer of aluminium oxide to grow on the metals surface.
This layer is transparent, but porous, and can absorb certain dyes and inks, as well as grease, dirt and moisture.
Work made of clean, pure aluminium is suspended in an acid solution, and an electrical current is passed through it. The current will flow from the work (which is the positive element, the anode) through the electrolyte to the cathode (the negative element) and causing a chemical reaction between the oxygen in the water and the aluminium, building a layer of oxide on the surface. At the same time the sulphuric acid eats into this oxide layer, creating microscopic pores, which will absorb certain pigments.
After this process Hazel hand paints and decorates the metal with permanent inks and specialist dyes. During this part of the process latex gloves have to be worn so as not to contaminate the anodized surface with grease and dirt from fingers.
After decorating with inks, the metal is suspended in hot dyes for 15 mins, and then it is boiled in water for 30 - 60 minutes to seal the colour permanently.
Finally, the coloured metal is cleaned with a mild solvent, and then ready to be transformed into jewellery.
While we are not offering these pieces for sale online, if you would like to order any of the Hazel Atkinson Anodised Aluminium Jewellery please call us on 01243 778424 for availability.
Hazel Atkinson Anodised Aluminium Rings£14 each
Hazel Atkinson Black Hills Anodised Aluminium Bangle£38
Hazel Atkinson Black Hills Anodised Aluminium Pendant£28
Hazel Atkinson Black Hills Anodised Aluminium Pendant£28
Hazel Atkinson Black Hills Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Black Hills Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Purple Poppy Anodised Aluminium Bangle£38
Hazel Atkinson Purple Poppy Anodised Aluminium Pendant£28
Hazel Atkinson Purple Poppy Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Purple Poppy Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Bangle£38
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Pendant£28
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Pendant£28
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Pendant£42
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Earrings£14
Hazel Atkinson Seaside Anodised Aluminium Earrings£28
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Company No: 5331010 | VAT No: GB 904 4036 57 | Federation of Small Businesses Mem. No.: 211641
Company No: 5331010 | VAT No: GB 904 4036 57 | Federation of Small Businesses Mem. No.: 211641
