Behind the altar — Letters of Ara — Ara the altar

Letters of Ara

An online journal & newsletter

exploring areas of influence & interest

for Ara the altar.

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Behind the altar | Vol. 5 Sand Casting

Behind the altar | Vol. 5 Sand Casting

A documented journey of my first sand casting project

Behind the altarLauren King1 June 2022sandcasting, sand casting, recycled silver pendant, pebble pendant, cast pebble, cast objectComment

Behind the altar | Vol. 4 Hallmarking

Behind the altar | Vol. 4 Hallmarking

A closer look at hallmarking and Ara’s considerations to make this a sustainable practice

Behind the altarLauren King19 January 2022Comment

Behind the altar | Vol. 3 NATURAL DYEING WITH EUCALYPTUS

Behind the altar | Vol. 3 NATURAL DYEING WITH EUCALYPTUS

How to dye natural fabric with eucalyptus leaves — a step by step guide

Behind the altarLauren King23 September 2021natural dyeing, natural dyeing with hemp, hemp fabric, dyeing with eucalyptus, dyeing with eucalyptus leavesComment

Behind the altar | Vol. 2 Making the Braided Grass Ring

Behind the altar | Vol. 2 Making the Braided Grass Ring

Volume 2 of Behind the altar explores the creation of Ritual Object III - The Braided Grass Ring

Behind the altarLauren King22 August 2021adobe illustrator, are the altar branding, ara branding, branding, ancient rome, ancient roman altar, altar illustrationComment

Behind the altar | Vol. 1 Branding

Behind the altar | Vol. 1 Branding

For the first volume of my new project ‘Behind the altar’ I walk through the journey I’ve taken with my branding so far

Behind the altarLauren King18 July 2021adobe illustrator, are the altar branding, ara branding, branding, ancient rome, ancient roman altar, altar illustrationComment

NATURAL DYEING WITH PINE NEEDLES

NATURAL DYEING WITH PINE NEEDLES

I share the process I used to naturally dye European hemp fabric with pine needles, for Ara’s accompanying bags

Behind the altar, Slow LivingLauren King25 January 2021natural dye, natural dyeing, dyeing with pine needles, pine needle dye bath, uses for pine needles, botanical dyeing, botanical dye, avocado dye, dyeing with avocado dye, naturally dyeing hemp, hemp fabicComment

Handmade recycled silver & gold findings

Handmade recycled silver & gold findings

Ara’s approach to offering fully recycled adornment, with transparency

Behind the altar, Earth AwareLauren King1 December 2019recycled silver jewellery, recycled gold jewellery, recycled silver, recycled gold, recycled silver findings, recycled gold findings, 100% recycled silver jewellery, 100% recycled gold jewellery, DIY, handmade, hand crafted, slow fashion, slow jewelleryComment

Ara's accompanying cards: a responsible journey

An insight into my journey of designing and making Ara’s considered accompanying cards

A Lammas Gathering | Ara’s first pop up

A Lammas Gathering | Ara’s first pop up

Behind the scenes at Ara’s first pop up with a focus on sustainability, slow-making and pleasure

Purposeful Packaging | Designed & Made In House

Purposeful Packaging | Designed & Made In House

An introduction to Ara’s new packaging, designed & made in-house with minimal waste, using fabric woven in Lancashire.