I will gladly make these to order and personalise them to suit by decorating them,Perhaps using a wooden pendant,A gemstone or prism or maybe chimes or a tassel.The tassel can be of horsehair which would transform this into a keepsake.I may also be able to create a small forelock and tail on the Dala Horse using horsehair (Similar to my spirit Dala keepsakes).Prices will vary depending on components used and work involved but please get in touch if you would like a custom version. Below,Is a slideshow of previous custom and sold designs.
This earthy wall hanging features a wonderful, Oval shaped metal concho style element at the top.It has a nicely detailed raised profile with engraving.In its centre i have set a Faux Turquoise (Howlite) cabochon.I have secured this onto a gnarly old piece of Forest wood which was naturally felled and found on our farm,Here in Sweden. Beneath the 'concho' hangs a large scalloped edged plywood heart.This acts as a backing for a smaller heart which i have covered with Turquoise stone chips.I have sculpted these on individually, Using artists clay so they are set with a tactile dimensional texture as opposed to just being glued flat,Underneath this i have suspended a very nice,Naturally aged chunk of old driftwod,Found lakeside on our farm. This is all linked together with 2 mm natural cotton cord.There is a small hanging hook at the top for easy display. The design is one sided and has been created to hang indoors,Against a surface.The reverse side shows a plain heart and the workings of securing and balancing the design onto the wood.
Measurements Width of top piece of wood - Just 20 cm Concho - 8 cm Large heart - 7 cm Smaller decorated heart - 5 cm length of driftwood - 11 cm Total drop when hung - Apx 27 cm 1 Available
I truly enjoy working with different mediums,Mixing natural materials and blending in vintage or upcycled pieces, So creating this pretty, Rustic wall hanging gave me great joy! The top of the hanger is a gnarly old piece of what i describe as farm wood (Meaning it was found laying around in a dusty barn on our farm).It may have originally been part of a gate or fence post,It's possibly fallen off the barn ! Or it has broken away from some old firewood.I have cleaned this up and oiled it to bring out some lustre.Beneath the wood sit three plywood hearts,2 larger ones and a smaller one in front.This creates a layered effect.Upon the smaller one i have sculpted some lovely Turquoise Magnesite stone chips.I use art clay which enables me to build up texture and dimension.In the centre of the stone chips i have secured a brass flower concho and in its centre i have added an eyecatching,Oval,Aqua ice Czech glass cabochon.Although only measuring 10 mm x 8 mm this really attracts the eye.Underneath the decorated heart hangsa generously sized up-cycled glass teardrop prism.Its facets bounce the light in a clear and quite soft manner, Nothing super sparkly but just enough to catch the eye. This little rustic delight should be displayed indoors to protect the components from the elements.
Measurements
Width of farm wood 14 cm Larger hearts - 7 cm Smaller decorated heart - 5 cm Glass teardrop prism - 8 cm Total drop including hanging hook 23 cm Waxed cotton cord used 1 Available (Similar designs can be custom made,Prices may vary)
**** 235 SEK Plus p+p****
RUSTIC ROSE LOVE HEART HANGER / INDOOR SUNCATCHER
If you're like me then you'll appreciate Rustic, Turquoise,Vintage and bling ! So i thought i'd combine all of the above in one creation. Beneath a slither of old farm wood,Via waxed cotton cord, I have hung a scallop edged plywood heart,Well, Three actually.Two larger ones and a smaller one on the front side.All have been left in their natural pale wood colour.The three are secured together with a little space in between them so to offer a layered effect. I have decorated the front, Smaller heart with some eye catching Turquoise Magnesite chips.These have been sculpted on using a form of art clay, This gives a nice dimensional texture around the central feature of a beautiful, Old rusty metal rose.The rose has been enamelled in a peachy pink colour and has a lovely,Slightly beaten, Vintage patina. Beneath the hearts,Turquoise and rose sits a generously sized up-cycled glass teardrop prism. Its facets bounce the light in a clear and quite soft manner,Nothing super sparkly but just enough to catch the eye. This little rustic delight should be displayed indoors to protect the components from the elements.
Measurements Width of farm wood 15 ½ cm Larger hearts - 7 cm Smaller decorated heart - 5 cm Glass teardrop prism - 8 cm Total drop including hanging hook 22 cm Waxed cotton cord used 1 Available (Similar designs can be custom made,Prices may vary)
****235 SEK Plus p+p**** SOLD
Horseshoes and more
Beaded Horseshoes,Windchimes,Dreamcatchers and rustic wall art can all be found on this page.The pieces that are displayed here are only a small proportion of what i have designed over the years.The available and ready to ship items are presented in detail.Many other creations make up the slideshows,Please use these as reference if you are thinking of commissioning a piece.You can quote the number in the lower left corner of the photo if there is a particular item that you like.
The horseshoe The horseshoe is perhaps the most well known and universally recognised symbol of good fortune. Placing an upright horseshoe above a doorway is considered to be an invitation to good luck to enter your home. Many believe that if hung in your bedroom it will protect you from nightmares.A horseshoe will only 'Catch' the good fortune if it is displayed with it's narrow point at the top although some believe that the shoe should be turned upside down to allow the luck to fall onto you!
A little about my horseshoe art...... Upon selection, Each of my horseshoes are cleaned and then varnished to seal in their russet tones.(They can also be painted on request).This ensures that you don't end up with any dirt or rust residue on you when handling them.The majority of my shoes have been decorated on one side as stated in their descriptions.I weave and wrap the stones and components on with wire as opposed to using glue,I feel this ensures the design's longevity.This means that the reverse side shows the workings of the wire wrapping but they are perfectly fine to handle as i always ensure that there are no sharp edges. Of course,If you wish for your custom shoe to be decorated on both sides then this is no problem.It will however add to its finished price due to the extra number of stones etc used.Horseshoes are great platforms upon which your design ideas can become reality.As well as gemstones and beads,Lace and feathers can easily be incorporated into a design thus creating the possibility for horseshoe dreamcatchers. Although i wouldn't want to claim to be the first to offer these,I do think that my designs are amongst the originals!
An alternative design can see me sculpt gemstones, Beads etc onto a horseshoe.This method is more suitable for very small beads,Flat or irregular shaped beads or gemstone chips/ nuggets without threading holes.The overall finished appearance maybe a little more artistic than my standard method of wiring but it is much more time consuming and materials are more costly.Sculpted designs will hold firm but are not quite as robust as wired.
Please be aware that due to their very nature, Some semi precious stones are more susceptible to extreme weather elements so care should be taken to display your shoe in a sheltered spot or better still indoors.The same can be said for glass crystals and some of the more delicate laces and fabrics that i use in some designs.If you are considering a custom design then please don't hesitate to ask for advice and remember that i can use your own horseshoe for special meaning or i can choose from my ever-growing stock of preloved shoes.These have varying degrees of rust and patina.I can also purchase and use brand new horseshoes in different sizes if you prefer.
An example of a sculpted gemstone Shetland horseshoe.
This preloved horseshoe has a lovely rounded shape to it with a nice rusted iron patina.It also has the feature of worn studs.These were added to the shoe to help give the horse extra grip in Winter conditions. I have left the two on the shoe's heel for all to see but there are actually more hidden under the stones ! Upon the shoe i have sculpted many Turquoise and Turquoise Magnesite stone chips. Because the stones have been sculpted onto the shoe there is no wire.The reverse of the shoe is clear. I set the stones a few cm along the shoe at a time so to ensure optimum effect of the adhesive in the curing process.Each one is placed individually.Once i have the base layer of stones where i want them,I then build up a Dimensional design which offers a nice layered texture. To display the horseshoe,I have drilled two small holes at the heel tips and thread some Turquoise paracord through them. As with most of my horseshoe art, I would advise that this be considered as an indoor piece so to conserve the stones. The curing process allows for the design to set very firm and as i have set each stone individuallly it is fine to be touched,The stones will not simply fall off.Generally speaking though,The less handling the better. The horseshoe itself has been lightly wire brushed to remove any loose surface debris and a light coat of clear varnish applied so any residue will not come off on your hands. 1 Available Horseshoe measures - 12½ cm at widest point Weight - 295 g ****410 SEK PLUS P+P****
I am happy to take custom orders with your choice of stones,Beads colours etc. Prices may vary with each design.
The slideshow below shows a selection of previous custom and SOLD designs. Each photo holds a number in the lower left corner, Please quote this if you'd like to know more about the design.
Rustic wall art
SOLD
Some previous designs
Beaded Bits - Made to order
This old English snaffle used to belong to my first horse,Prince ,Who is sadly no longer with us. As a keepsake i have wirewrapped it with African turquoise,Tigers Eye and Mookaite stones.These gems represent calm and connective thoughts,Protection and soothing emotions.To these i have added 2 rhinestone cross Conchos as a symbol of Peace and passing. This one is special to me so not for sale but these can be made to order using any form of bit (Subject to availability).Stirrups are another alternative which can also be decorated with your choice of stones.Prices will vary depending on components used.Of course, If you have a bit or other item with special meaning including horseshoes then you can send it to me to decorate for you.