About The Alchemist

Alchemy - A seemingly magical process of transformation, often involving metals. 

The Alchemist is Bronwynne Jones, a creator and maker based in Canberra Australia.
  • The first time I saw metal clay I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It was magic. It was ALCHEMY!
  • Personal style philosophy - great hair, great shoes, basic black and gorgeous accessories (ie  the adornment and  accoutrement!). Great style is all in the accessories.
  • Life is a continual process of creation. Tap into your uniqueness. Don't hide your eccentricity - make it work for you!
  • ​So many ideas, so little time.
  • I would love to be more organised - but not enough to stop creating to do it.
  • One day I will retire and this will be my full time job.
  • Ideal house? A studio with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen attached. Oh and maybe a room for the kids if they want to come and stay.
  • Gather ideas – pinterest was made for me! 

Materials Philosophy
  • Rediscover - old material have a unique feel, colour, pattern and patina that add a certain magic.
  • Recover  materials - whenever, wherever, whatever.
  • Reinvent - use them in new ways and new combinations.
  • Minimise waste - challenge yourself to use as much of  your recovered materials as you can.

Favourite Materials
  • Silver clay, copper and bronze 
  • Metals - antiqued, aged, rusted, coloured, combined, beaten, transformed.
  • Paper - old and new.
  • Second hand books
  • Vintage jewellery and accessories
  • Vintage/recovered fabrics - silk ties and very very washed shirts, felted and holey woollen things. 
  • Vintage notions - lace, ribbon, buttons, charms, bits and bobs. 

Other creative endeavours
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Upcycled ties & Accessories
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Fashion for the Perfectly Pear-shaped