Leigh Shepherd

After studying Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University Leigh worked in animation, including projects for Channel 4 and ITV.
Following a career in teaching Leigh is now a ‘full time’ jewellery designer and maker.

The designs featured here were inspired by a desire to recycle or preferably ‘upcycle’ objects to create new pieces.

...Tiles
The pendants available to purchase are made with vintage Scrabble and Mah Jong tiles.

Scrabble tiles are made of wood and measure approx 2cm x 1.7cm

Mah Jong tiles are made of cow bone dovetailed onto bamboo.

...Designs
Each piece is carefully collaged with high quality papers. Leigh uses
Japanese silk screened papers known as ‘chiyogami paper’
postage stamps

Scrabble pendants with matching box

Mah Jong tiles with matching box

Vintage design Brooches