About Liana

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Brisbane, Australia
My studio is located in Brisbane, Australia. For the past 10 years I’ve been enjoying creating jewellery designs from an array of mundane materials. Tupperware and knitting needles have remained a firm favourite. My designs have been published numerous times, graced the shelves of many wonderful galleries and stores and been worn by those whose aren’t afraid of colour and attention. All of which I am very grateful for. For several years I’ve also been fortunate enough to work with many businesses as a coach and workshop facilitator.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Love Knots


Making jewellery out of recognizable recycled materials, such as my knitting needle bangles, is something I truly love to do. But even more than that, I love to make jewellery out of the scraps. When you aren't quite sure what the materials were originally. Making something lovely from the remnants is what I love best.

At the moment I am enjoying making Love Knots. Pictured above, are a range of new rings made from the middles of vintage knitting needles. I have a box full of these pieces left over from years of making earrings and necklaces from knitting needle tops and tips. The colours and plastics are so lovely that I couldn't bare to throw them away (not that I am one for throwing much away!).I expected the right idea would come along eventually. I think it has! There are also earrings and necklaces in the making, which I am equally excited about, and will show you here soon.

Rings retail for $35AU single knot/$45AU double knot, and will shortly be available through stockists nationally. Email me if you would like further details.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Tokyo Pop-Up


I just sent a bundle of jewellery to Tokyo today, which I'm terribly excited about. I've often thought that my designs may be a good match for Japan (the colour, the quirkiness). So it was wonderful when I was given the opportunity to give it a try.

Several months ago a Japanese company contacted me regarding buying my pieces to sell in an eco pop-up store they were setting up. After a whole bunch of emails and discussions, on there side, it was finally all systems go a couple of weeks ago. So having worked like a demon and having got the work in the post in record time I'll now pretty interested to see how it goes.

The store will be up and running in Tokyo next month. I am hoping to get a few images, which I'll post here as soon as I do.

pictured above Jetson Neckpieces

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Twitter?




Did I mention the Twitter thing? I'm enjoying the smaller updates compared to more involved blog posts. Although I'm still really in the early stages of learning how it all works. But I'm always learning how something, or other works, so I'm just giving it a go and will see what comes of it.

You are welcome to follow me and hear about my new jewellery listings, social outings, and my love of porridge!