ABOUT THE RUSTY KILN
Artistic Heritage
Wendy-Myra Tipper formerly trained in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at Toye, Kenning & Spencer, holders of a Royal Warrant to HM Queen Elizabeth II during Wendy’s time there and to HM King Charles III today.
The Rusty Kiln blends centuries-old craftsmanship with contemporary passion.
Wendy specialises in miniature pet portraits hand painted onto vitreous enamel and each jewellery piece celebrates the bond between animals and their owners.
It also celebrates the legacy left by Wendy’s father, Worcester artist the late Graham Payne.
The Rusty Kiln name is a tribute to Wendy’s enamelling kiln. Purchased as a used item in 1980’s it is 50 years old, now wears a coat of rust but burns as brightly as ever. Every piece created passes through this kiln - a symbol for endurance, heritage and the beauty that comes from things that last.
Gallery of custom pieces to order-I will paint any pet: furry, feather or scaly! Just ask.
Why not commission a portrait like this? 18x13mm silver pendant and chain. Portrait with name in enamel on copper, cold set into the stirling silver pendant cup.
£145 plus pp
Delight guaranteed or your money back. (This has never occurred in my 40 years of painting)
Email wendy@therustykiln.co.uk
Whatsapp/text 07769371893
For Sale: The Rusty Kiln's jewellery inspired by nature
Close up of silver puffin pendant
A peek into works in progress and finished One-of-a-Kind Jewellery
Lovely little hamster, a child’s gift so will be sent with a 14in chain as requested.
Contact me to enquire
email wendy@therustykiln.co.uk
whats app/phone 07769371893
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The Rusty Kiln will be displaying work at the following event:
Bishton Hall Stafforshire Christmas Fair
22/23 November 2025
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Unavailable at weekends and major holidays
CLOSED 12-19 October
CLOSED 22 December - 5 January
CLOSED 19 January - 9 February