Design Stories
Puzzle Pot – Perfect for Dry Arrangements
This textured grey puzzle pot with turquoise rings formed part of the Intellectual Property Exhibition at Alliance Francais . The function was held in Durban earlier this year. It was the first larger item that I made from Puzzle pieces. Last year I created some...
Springbok Chandelier from Hand-cut Map Paper
I've wanted to work with silhouettes of South African animals. As a result, This Springbok chandelier mobile gave me the chance. A real delight to artistically represent a national South African animal. It is entitled Sit-Spring-Stand It is one of a trio on...
A Light Fitting From Suspended Fondue Forks
I am always on the lookout for interesting material that is no longer needed. I've wanted to do something with fondue forks for a long time. Ever since I started noticing bulging mounds of them for sale at our local SPCA charity store. I experimented with...
Puzzle Piece ‘Pottery’ Light Pendants
I grew up in a home with my mom being passionate about puzzles. I have memories of her dining room table being filled bit-by-bit with the evolving image of a landscape, country-side scene or a map. They've kept her company, even now in the late years of her life. I've...
The Wood Work Furniture Collection
The Wood Work Story I am a collector of goodies. I am energised by the vibrant rhythm of similar items grouped together. Lately i have been drawn to wooden items - in particular wood that 'works' for us. (wood work) I have picked up many homeless wooden kitchen...
Dip Dyed Serviettes – A Quick Dinner Decor Project
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
Paper Apples – handcrafted from books
We are keen to explore new directions in our paper work for clients, and were delighted to make up some paper apple prototypes from recycled books. The apple shape, is a bit like the heart shape - familiar, simple and pleasing with soft curves. We were very happy...
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes from Painted Book Print
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes The Strelitzia is a vibrant indigenous South African flower - also known as The Bird of Paradise Flower or the Crane Flower. It's name suits it's bright and angular appearance! It was lovely to make a set of buttonholes for a wedding with...
Rose Bouquets – Paper Blooms for a Very Special Occasion
We have been commissioned to create a number of paper rose bouquets for an upcoming wedding. It has been such a delightful process for a few reasons - Roses are beautiful blooms to create Adding some red paper to the book print paper has created a fresh vibrant feel...
Book Art Poster for Literature Conference
Delighted to have our Freshly Found Folded Book Photo used for a Book Art Poster for the Literature and Media Theory Conference ☺ The rhythmic folds and geometric positions of the books were worth capturing when I was busy on a book folding project. So pleased they...
Umcebo – Intellectual Property Exhibition
Thanks so much to Vivian Attwood and The Sunday Tribune for the great article on the upcoming Intellectual Property 2015 Exhibition in Durban. Freshly Found is delighted to be taking part in this event at the KZNSA Art Gallery in July. The well-known Durban...
Fabric Jewellery Pieces – Batch Satisfaction
There's something immensely satisfying for a handcrafter - to see a huge batch of their handwork all together. This is the feeling I had yesterday just before taking another load of fabric jewellery - vintage brooches to the KZNSA art gallery Buzzart Christmas...