Limpets & Barnacles

As featured in Be Creative with Workbox Magazine Issue 195  January 2021

Inspiration comes from my daily walks on my local beach. I often pick up a limpet shell and like to study their unique mark making. No two are the same! I especially love the beach at low tides, investigating the rock pools, this always reminds me of a very happy childhood. 

My limpets are based on the Eurasian limpet, Patella Vulgata

Handcrafted felt is made using the wet felting technique with Merino wool fibres and silk. Hand stitched with cotton, linen and wool threads. The work is 3D approximately 2cm of depth (see photo) and is presented in a deep box frame, with plenty of space around to set off the work. 

Many hours goes into producing a piece of work.

Limpets & Barnacles  has been professionally framed in a good quality deep box frame, the frame is 3.5cm deep to accommodate the work. It has been double mounted and sits on another mount board which I have written the title of the work and signed, glazed and sealed, ready to hang. An authentication label which I have also signed along with description and methodology is included.

Overall Frame Size 34.5 x 34.5 cm x 3.5cm deep box frame

Actual work size approx 18 x 18 cm 

Photographs have been taken before glazing to show the clearest images.

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NORTH AMERICAN DELIVERIES - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ 

Shipping time to North America is historically 7-14 working days with the postal system, but due to Covid-19 there are less transatlantic flights so please allow an additional 7 working days. However most are getting there within the 14 working days, I cannot guarantee, so if your purchase is for a special occasion please allow maximum time!  I will confirm tracking details once the parcel is on its way to you. 

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UK DELIVERIES - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

UK deliveries are typically sent out using Royal Mail or a Courier depending on weight and size.  

For multiple items please contact me directly as I can combine the postage costs. Please email me if you are a local customer and would like to collect in person to save the delivery cost. Please note I now live in North Yorkshire!

I aim to dispatch pictures the next working day *. I will let you know once dispatched. 

If you would like to purchase more than one picture, please contact me first so I can calculate the most economical method of shipping for you.

EUROPE - Please contact me for a shipping quote (Shipping via UPS)

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Payment - Once an item has been added to your basket, your payment will be processed by PayPal. Credit and Debit cards can also be used, you do not need to have a paypal account. 

*However if you choose to pay by eCheque* I reserve the right at my discretion not to dispatch goods until your payment has been cleared by the bank, this can take up to 10 days for clearance, especially from overseas. I hope you understand regarding eCheques but I have had a bad experience and was not paid for goods shipped! 

If you would like further information, please contact me. 

**I am a member of The Society for Embroidered Work**

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