sasha + max studio

  Dots pendants range  Have been having a few flat weeks of late, I think it's the day-in-day-out routine without a lot of long term planning or outings, and it kind of zaps the creative mind. .   So I decided to play with some colours that were mood lifting. When it comes to my beading and clay work I'm not much of a detailed planner - I just see where it takes me on the day. I dug out a digital art image that I'd saved to Pinterest a long while ago that had a palette that jumped at me - this was the inspiration for my colour mixes for my 2 slabs. I find slab work very time consuming - I agonise over placement which is a bit silly as its going to be cut up anyway, but that's just how I am.  It was worth it as these pieces make me very happy.   Several of these pieces sold quickly, with a couple of pairs of earrings on their way to the US to a dear repeat customer.  I'm always so excited when my work sells - even after all this time I st...

Wow, what year, hey? Pinch myself as I never say this, but I'm really looking forward to Christmas. I always love getting together with my small family. I have been making 2 "semi-Christmas" style ranges - saying that, they are not overtly Christmas so can be worn year round, as versatility and lots of wearing of what you love is my thing.  This is the first range, rather originally named " Gold+White".. I know, hey, you're asking how did she come up with that name ?!!  There are lots of styles and patterns, all hand printed by me on my own mix of Premo gold and pearl clay, which gives a beautiful subtle shimmer without too much bling. As always, a very limited edition.   I've added to both my stores so you can find a selection at  Sasha+Max   and the made it store   www.madeit.com.au/sashaandmax Next up, the green and white range - maybe I can come up with a more creative title? 

  Hello there  This recent work from the studio is subliminally about mid century modern influences. As an interior architect/designer I get exposed to a lot of design ideas. Last week I attended a great talk by  Modernister  man Tim Ross, a comedian and man who is passionate about ensuring that modern Australian architecture of the past endures. Tim reminded us of the existence of some great small scale significant architecture, many mid century modern, as he took us through his individual films and interviews. Highly recommended.    Likewise, I like to think that one of a kind jewellery is something that is owned for the long term which is why I take time to hand make each individual piece. These new pieces using the Dan Cormier Single Slice Mokume technique are made with a strong mid century modern take, pairing form and colour and retro patterning. There are only 4 pieces in this range so it is certainly exclusive.        T...