I thought I'd share a collection of images from one of my dyeing experiments some few months ago. The simple techniques were just an excuse to familiarise myself with the dyeing process and gain some confidence. Taking inspiration from pink carnations and a vibrant slice of pink agate, I chose to work with silk jersey, feathers and a silky nylon-mix fabric to start. I've been straying away from this kind of post for a while. Please let me know if you are interested in seeing more.

The original plan was to create a dip dyed feather neckpiece (although not in pink). I lost interest in the end. The feathers above were to test an idea. A fringe made of soft goose plumage was intended for the main piece.

hand dyed silk / agate geode slice / hand dyed fabric pompoms

I attempted to create a kind of dip dyed, washed out effect on the pompoms. Almost like a reverse look of the carnation petals.

carnation flower heads - such a generic choice of inspiration, but they sure are pretty.

Although I have now lost interest in dip dyeing the silk, I do still plan on further dye related experiments. Finding the perfect shade of navy to pair with this vintage brass collar would be a good start.

marabou feathers / silk jersey / ribbed viscose / sliced agate / carnations / vintage coral specimen / sketchbook packed with further samples and dye colour formulas

On a shop related note, thank you VERY much for all the support with the new website! Can't believe it has almost been a week since the launch. I have also really appreciated your comments and suggestions in the previous post. Closer, further detailed photographs will soon be added to the product pages and I have been talking to my web developer about some kind of navigation bar at the top or side rather than solely at the bottom. Sometimes times I like a little too much white space. If you have any further suggestions I'd love to hear them. image credit: personal photography

Hello there, Just a quick note to say that the newsletter sign-up page will be down while the final checks and changes are made to the new website. In the mean time, I have made a facebook page for the vamoose and signed up to twitter, at last, so you can keep up to date with shop news and announcements. Be sure to check back tomorrow for a shop update! image credit: self-made necklace / photography by fetie

I am very happy to share my latest collaboration with the wonderful fetie and a new collection of handmade jewellery pieces. It has been far too long since I last shared my jewels with you and there is still a lot more to come! Photography throughout is either by Eefje or myself. As usual, please click an image for further information and links to the source.

mushroom coral specimen / hand dyed fabric, rope + metal necklaces / antique coral specimen

natural bamboo coral necklace / blouse from siri

hand dyed fabric + metal bead necklace / vintage coral specimen

natural coral specimens / hand braided rope + fabric necklace / metal links necklace

hand braided rope + wooden beads / hand dyed fabric + metal beads / hand dyed fabric + vintage brass components

white coral antique stereoview

vintage metal beads / vintage chandelier drop / natural coral beads / coral specimens / gifted metal ring (unknown origin) / pompom necklaces / brass mesh

vintage metal beads / vintage chandelier drop / natural coral beads / coral specimens / gifted metal ring (unknown origin) / pompom necklaces / brass mesh

Zara dress / metal links necklacethe collection originally involved the use of pearls, but in the end I opted to use a collection of vintage metal beads instead.

underside of mushroom coral / quartz, coral and layered metal necklace

natural coral specimens / pompom hair clips / wilting flowers / personal sketchbook / hand dyed fabric samples / egon schiele postcard

natural coral specimens / pompom hair clips / wilting flowers / personal sketchbook / hand dyed fabric samples / egon schiele postcard

A selection of the pieces will be available at the shop launch and others will follow soon after. I was hoping to have the shop ready this week but it's looking like the first week of August is more likely. Don't forget to sign up to the mailing list if you're interested in shop updates! Credit: photography by fetie / model: stine View a previous collaboration with Eefje here

It's about time I showed you guys some of the lovely treats I received from an exchange with Siri of Ringo, Have a Banana!. My favourites include the braided belt, green tea flavoured Kit Kat from Japan and of course the soft pink blouse with an amazing doily-esque collar. Thank you Siri! source: personal photographs links: Ringo, have a banana!

Last month, I sent a few of my designs to the lovely fetie. If you haven't visited her flickr photostream before, it's well worth a look. She was kind enough to photograph some of my pieces, including a modifiable dress I made last year, the vintage glass teardrop necklace and a pyrite necklace. Very talented girl, I look forward to any future collaborations. photography by fetie model: stine