Seven Questions is a section of Newsnibbles where we ask one of our Twitter followers seven questions (duh).  Because we do it via email they are free to answer in more that 140 characters, which is nice.

Today we catch up with Gaynor Jackson or @ArtisanGaynor as we know her.  According to her profile she is a

“Designer of Glass Fusion Art & Jewellery Lover of animals & hats Supporter of#WetNoseDay Follow @ADUK_PR for news of my new work #fundraising for@MunchsPage“

If that’s not enough to peak you interest, here is her take on our 7 Questions.

1. How did you find out about Wet Nose Day and what made you want to support it?

#WetNoseDay @wetnoseday was set up by @wetnoseanimal and @4animalsrights is a volunteer there and it was she who discovered me due to my fundraising for a poorly bunny called Munch @munchspage When I heard about the good that they do helping animals in rescue centres that are ill or badly injured I knew that I had to join in and help to raise awareness and fundraising. WetNoseDay is on September 25th and I am hoping to do a sponsored fundraising event for a paw tattoo on myself. I’m trying to find out how to go about doing this at the moment as I’m a sponsored virgin.

When making a kiln fused glass necklace I first have to decide if I’m going to use a mould or go freestyle with my design. I tend to go freestyle as I love the unique results. I cut the glass to the size that I need add frit (ground glass), special glass paints (regular glass paint just disappears in the kiln so you cannot use those), dichroic (special effect glass said Di Crow Ic) or sometimes I leave it plain if I have used highly decorative art glass. I then position inside the kiln and fire… this is where the magic begins. Sometimes two or three firings are needed depending upon the result tha i am aiming for.

Once fired it has to cool down properly and I then polish either with a dremel or firepolish back in the kiln. Then it’s time to add a bail so that I can add a chain.

This is a very brief list of how kiln fused glass jewellery/art is created. Lots of errors can be made with firing times and temperatures which means scrap glass or imperfect designs. I keep the imperfect ones for myself. I love experimenting but I don’t think my bank manager does!

3. How can people who want to help get involved?

If you wish to become involved in #WetNoseDay simply follow the accounts mentioned previously and they can guide you on fundraising ideas. You can also buy a ‘wetnose’ off their website for just £4. It is a sponge black nose and if you send them a photo of you wearing your nose they will retweet you. (thats assuming that you are on twitter of course).

4. Where do you stand on the topic of Pet Couture?

Hmmm…  Pet couture done with discretion is fine but going overboard with tinting your pet’s fur or making them don full outfits to wear outdoors… well lets say I wouldn’t do it.  Dressing a pet up for a jokey photo then removing the outfit I have no problem with as long as the pet isn’t hurt or upset by this. A dog with a bandana is cool… literally because in hot weather if you keep it slightly damp it can help cool down a hot pooch. I design and create pet necklaces which are perfect for a wedding if your pooch is joining in on your celebrations. These are not collars and must be worn for decorative purposes only.

5. Who or what inspires you?

Nature always inspires me. The colours, tones, textures are magnificent. I admire many people in this world but I don’t think I’ve been inspired creatively by anybody. I kinda just go my own way and have a very vivid imagination. Often at silly o’clock I find myself making sketches or a quick note about what has just popped into my head. As a sufferer of insomnia I’m often awake at all hours and do find that ideas come to me in the early hours rather than in ‘normal’ hours. Perhaps my subconscious is more creative than I am.

6. What would be your ambition?

This is easy. My ambition is to own a small holding and have a pack of dogs, a bunny rescue and a workshop for me to carry on with my jewellery and gift business. The rescue side of things will be informative for children. Example, I would invite schools to bring in children so that they could learn how rabbits, dogs, chickens etc should be cared for. Let them see how animals of all species want to be social with us and each other. Explain how unkind it is to keep a rabbit in its hutch all day and night for instance.
My business side of the ‘farm’ would have a shop where parents/guardians and teachers can spend their hard earned cash to show their gratitude for my educating their children on pooey rabbits bums and the important use of poo bags for dogs.

7. If you could only be remembered for one thing, what would it be and why?

Simply ‘She made a difference’. I have no religious beliefs but I do think that whilst we are all on this earth together we should do our best to make a positive difference to someone or something every day. It doesnt have to be a big thing, a text to someone who is lonely will make a difference to them. A sandwich to a homeless person makes a difference twice (one to help with hunger and two you noticed them). Adopting or fostering a rescue pet helps two animals..the one you take and the one that takes their place.

You can find out more about Gaynor and her fundraising efforts on her website, or you could always follow her on Twitter!

@sunsentinello Have you seen these fused glass paw prints pendants I’ve made for #WetNoseDay Sept 25th More to come x pic.twitter.com/T63wv6qJq9

— ♡ Gaynor ♡ (@ArtisanGaynor) July 29, 2015

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