New Designers does exactly what it says on the tin!

Opulent Ethics have been so busy over the last 3 weeks that we have been neglecting the blog. We thought you deserved an explanation of why we haven't been around so here goes....

- First off we completed the Precious Pomanders for our final university project. These will be up on the Opulent Ethics website as soon as possible but here is a picture of the final pieces in the meantime.

Cherished mini-pomanders

- Then Opulent Ethics exhibited in the Birmingham City University School of Jewellery final show alongside Emily Richard, Annie Li and Susie Alexander to name but a few.

- And finally we arrived in London for New Designers....and boy what a treat that was! Not only was it a great opportunity to show Opulent Ethics off to the public but there were also a few other ethical students exhibiting that we got to meet and swap and share ideas with.

Ali Bartlett was in the Applied Craft section of New Designers but we met up and talked about the future of working with sustainable and recycled materials in our work.

Ali Bartlett sandblasted bead

Craig Owen was with the Duncan of Jordanstone University of Dundee stand and had spent his time researching sustainability as a design feature. There were a few interesting conversations and discussions had here!

Lynsey Pluck was exhibiting under the One Year On section of New Designers and was showing off some of her recycled sari material pieces. All the materials used by Lynsey are ethically sourced and the result is beautiful.

Lynsey Pluck recycled sari material brooch

It was a fantastic chance to get feedback and share ideas with new people and, more importantly, new people who share Opulent Ethics' ideals. It was a great chance to share and learn from other sources.

So, thank you to Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery for 3 years of inspiring, tiring, challenging work. Thanks to New Designers for hosting Opulent Ethics and all the other amazing exhibitors. And thank you to the new friends that we made there...Ali Bartlett and Craig Owen.

That's all for now....