Anne Maddern
Australian
Anne is a retired professional residing in regional Queensland who has devoted the past 25 years to studying and practicing jewellery making, with a particular focus on enameling. Her favorite technique is Cloisonné, where intricate images are crafted using fine layers of glass fused onto pure silver at temperatures around 800 degrees Celsius. This method incorporates delicate pure silver and gold wires to highlight features, while small pieces of silver and gold foil add additional visual interest. Anne primarily uses transparent enamels to create depth and sparkle, often contrasting them with opaque black or white enamels.
Once her enamel pieces are complete, Anne carefully sets them in pure and sterling silver frameworks, tailoring the style to the unique characteristics of each piece. This process may also involve incorporating semi-precious gemstones or pearls to enhance the overall design.
In addition to jewellery making, Anne enjoys oil painting, patchwork, and gardening. She finds immense joy in every aspect of her creative process, from initial inspiration and design to firing and framework construction. Anne hopes that those who view or wear her creations will share in the joy that each piece brings her.
Once her enamel pieces are complete, Anne carefully sets them in pure and sterling silver frameworks, tailoring the style to the unique characteristics of each piece. This process may also involve incorporating semi-precious gemstones or pearls to enhance the overall design.
In addition to jewellery making, Anne enjoys oil painting, patchwork, and gardening. She finds immense joy in every aspect of her creative process, from initial inspiration and design to firing and framework construction. Anne hopes that those who view or wear her creations will share in the joy that each piece brings her.
