Collector’s Journal

A selection of posts written to intrigue & inspire - find out about where you can find my latest work in events, where it has been featured in press and what inspires me in collecting. Happy browsing!

Effie Burns 01/03/2023 Effie Burns 01/03/2023

The Secrets of Small Things

I am fascinated by the secrets that small objects hold.

By the things that people choose to wear and carry with them. As a maker of small objects it now seems inevitable that I would begin to make glass jewellery. Discover more here.

Effie Burns 22/07/2022 Effie Burns 22/07/2022

International Year of Glass

The United Nations General Assembly has formally declared 2022 as the International Year of Glass. This is the year that we are encouraged to not merely look through this magical material, but really see and appreciate it.

Effie Burns 29/06/2021 Effie Burns 29/06/2021

Intangible Heritage & Botanical Glass

In May The Heritage Craft Association published the HCA Red List of Endangered Crafts. They have added 20 more traditional craft skills to the critically endangered list. Read more about the list.