Barbara Manuel

Barbara Manuel

  • Artist’s Statement

    I enjoy experimenting with metals to see how far they can be extended to produce different effects for use in jewellery design. Recently a lot of my work has been experimenting more with colour, blackening some metals like copper to reduce the oxidation [discolouring] and changing dull grey titanium to bright blue and purple with flashes of gold.
    My tutor at lthis years Winter School took me out of my comfort zone using pebbles, sea and antique glass and cuttlefish casting for unusual pieces.

  • Biography

    Part time jeweller over 30 years.
    Uses gold, silver, enamel, gemstones , titanium and lesser metals.

  • Influences

    My 1st workshop was the Central School of Arts at Alpha and 4 others while I was living in the Meandarra District . I was so taken I immediately enrolled at McGregor Summer School. I have been greatly influenced by all these outstanding, talented tutors I have had in over 30 years of McGregor Summer Schools, plus Spring and Winter Schools. Some were perfectionist in techniques, some were more into design but all encouraged me to expand my horizons.

  • Awards

    Finalist Esk Exhibition-entered once only
    1st Prize "Wearable Glass" Australian Glass Exhibition. Entered once.
    Numerous Local prizes- 2021 -8 x 1st prizes Jewellery section Toowoomba Royal Show, 3rd for piece of jewellery in Fine Arts Sculpture section.

  • Exhibitions

    Bi-annual Enamel Exhibition.

    Numerous smaller and collaborative Exhibitions.
    Esk Exhibition.
    Australian Glass Exhibition.

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Barbara Manuel

Dragon Fly Brooch and Pendant
3 x 4 x 1 cm Enamel, Stg. Silver, fine Gold, Neoprine rubber cord $175.00

Barbara Manuel

Titanium Earrings
5 x 3 x 1 cm Titanium , Stg.Silver. hand made Brass Rivets. $95.00

Barbara Manuel

Sterling Silver earrings
4 x 2 x 1 cm Sterling Silver $55.00

Barbara Manuel

Sterling Silver Bangle
7 x 7 x 1 cm Sterling Silver $125.00

Barbara Manuel

Necklace
5 x 8 x 1 cm Sterling Silver $75.00

Barbara Manuel

Titanium and Pearl Pendant
8 x 4 x 1 cm Titanium, Silver, Freshwater Pearls $125.00

Barbara Manuel

Sterling Silver Chain link Bracelet
1 x 20 x 1 cm Sterling Silver Sold

Barbara Manuel

Titanium Ring
3 x 3 x 2 cm Titanium and Sterling Silver $85.00

Barbara Manuel

High Rise - Amethyst Ring
4 x 3 x 3 cm Amethyst, Sterling Silver $185.00