Theresa Burger

Africa Rich Collection photos

Theresa — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:02:43 +0000

Blogged…

Theresa — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:43:36 +0000

Yesterday was a pretty cool day, got featured on 2 blogs…The first was Kim Gray’s blog – A super local blog featuring great finds from her life as a decor and lifestyle stylist! Along with fashion trends, new designers and just general inspiring stuff!

Africa Rich on Kim Gray

The 2nd is a London based blogger – Fah-Schyonysta – she features African fashion designers!

Africa Rich on Fah-Schyon

Africa Rich Photo day!

Theresa — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:15:42 +0000

I planned a photo day with 2 of my closest friends and asked one of them to model my work for me…this was going to be a very interesting process as none of us has any experience. All complete amateurs but we found a fantastic location outside of Gordons Bay. A valley full of local fynbos and gorgeous mountains in the distance – was just what I wanted!

The wind howled later in the day but we pulled through and got some super shots!!

Elsa and Kate

Kate

Elsa and Kate

Africa Rich – the last few…

Theresa — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:50:39 +0000

Final pieces coming together, just got a couple of bangles to finish sanding and then its all done!

These oval wooden earrings were featured on Craftzine Blog this week, yay! Click to see…

Camphor wood and resin earrings

Wool and Oak necklace with silver chain

Wool and wood with silver chain

African Black wood and glass beads

Curly maple and glass beads

detail

Africa Rich – The Final touches

Theresa — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:48:12 +0000

I have less than 4 weeks left till I set sail (set flight in my case) across to Dublin. In the last 5 months I kept myself busy by manufacturing a collection of jewellery I named ‘Africa Rich’. With my time drawing to an end here in Cape Town, I am having to wrap up production and pack up my workshop for it to be shipped over to my new residence – exciting times…

These were the last of my resin and wood work, I have a handful of other pieces that need to be finished but otherwise I am almost done. I wish I could have done more but my resin supplies have been low so I will have to wait till I’m all set up on the other side :) I will be doing a pretty ‘photo shoot’ of my new work soon and the images will be up before I leave!

Resin and Oak Earrings

White resin rings with brass wire

Resin Rings

Web features for my Night city scape rings

Theresa — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:58:29 +0000

Some web features for my Night city scape rings, thank you!

Victoria Pater design blog.

Here is a link to Victoria’s Blog

svpply.com

Svpply.com – awesome site, one can stumble across from super finds there!

Craftzine Blog

Craftzine blog for all things crafty!

City scape ring set

Theresa — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:19:16 +0000

Some designs I have been working on, along with different options between silver, resin and wood. Am planning on doing more, hopefully. I am starting to realise that I don’t have enough hands to be doing all the designs I really would like too. I will try anyway ;) I am heading towards a busy time, I have 2 months left in South Africa and only a month left till I pack up my workshop. Time to prioritise!

City night scape # 1

1st International Press: The Jewelry Publication

Theresa — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:52:59 +0000

I am delighted with receiving my first feature in an international magazine - The Jewelry : A beautiful publication that covers everything from watches, jewellery, artists and trends. Its a magazine based in Korea and for their June issue they did a feature on South Africa 2010 and included my work!

I must admit I am feeling rather honoured to be representing South Africa creatively in the jewellery department, along with Jenna Clifford, De Beers Shining Light awards and PlatAfrica were also featured.

The Jewelry Cover June 2010

Special Report: Theresa Burger

Africa Rich – Earring overload!

Theresa — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:14:36 +0000

I have just finished the earrings I have been busy with these last few days. My new power tools are coming in super handy and am having fun with my new designs, more to follow, hopefully some new rings will be in store!

Africa Rich - Oak & Resin Earrings

Africa Rich - Oak & Resin Earring

Africa Rich - Animal bone earrings

Africa Rich - Oak and bone

‘Africa Rich’ jewellery collection

Theresa — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:53:51 +0000

I have been wanting to create a range of jewellery that leans more to commercial, that is simple, fun and quirky! Over the last month or so, I have been scribbling and doodling some designs down and finally got to start some manufacture over the last 2 weeks. With a possible move to another continent on the cards for me, my inspiration for this range is simple – AFRICA!

Blackened Silver Earrings

I think it’s essential the collection keeps things uncomplicated and practical and still able to function as strikingly bold objects. I hope to have a lot of fun with this project, exploring new materials and the variations in aesthetic they each bring.

Some of these new materials include various different types of wood as well as old animal teeth and bone. Expect to see more ‘Africa Rich’ soon…

Teak wood & silver necklace

Warthog tooth & silver necklace

Updated and I have added some more photos of the collection, with this two neck pieces, I have incorporated wood with silver. Also adding white glass beads for a great contrast.

Teak wood pendant

Teak wood, silver & glass bead neckpiece

Detail:Teak wood, silver & glass bead neck piece

Thorny wood and silver earrings

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring Detail

Africa Rich - Teak, silver, 9ct rose gold & ivory

Africa Rich - Teak, silver & 9ct rose gold

Africa Rich - Teak & Resin earring

Africa Rich - Pepper wood, resin & brass wire