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Importance of water for jewellers

I have always been conscious of how we jewellers consume fresh water. It seems to be my concern to me that we are ethical in managing and disposing of finishing chemicals and solvents because it makes sense financially and ecologically. You might find this teachers resource useful.
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Freshwater is not only the most valuable resource in the future but also right here and now. Australians today buy expensive and wasteful bottled water arguably more than any country in the world.
Find out more and see the Powerhouse museum exhibition or click on the above teacher's resource link.
You only have to visit any convenience stores springing up all over Sydney and see how many brands there are on offer but that's not my point. It stands to reason why green business should try to manage our fresh water supply while it is the rainy season (the wettest year since 1959). Find out more.

Textile jewellery

I have been so glad to have stumbled into making jewellery using textiles. It is not only rewarding creatively but financially as well. There's nothing better to feel appreciated when people give up there hard-earnt dollars to wear my creations. I thank you my design patrons and clients. Please contact me when you need any thing new to wear.

Good News

I just received my interim approval to teach. I am willing to step in a casual role if need arises in Design and technology for jewellery and object design or a visual arts role especialising in both sculpture and 2D art.