Handmade in Nova Scotia, Worn Everywhere
Aflame Creations is a one-person studio crafting vibrant enamel jewellery from kiln-fired copper. Designed and made by Megan Archer in rural Nova Scotia, every piece is a small story in colour and texture.
Nice to meet you.
Megan Archer (they/them) is an autistic nonbinary artist based in rural Nova Scotia. Drawing inspiration from starry skies, shifting seasons, quiet forests, and sandy shorelines, Megan brings over a decade of experience to each piece.
After growing up among rivers and trees, Megan spent four years living abroad in London, Northern Africa, and Nigeria before returning to Canada to study Cultural Anthropology in Montreal. Winters from 2017–2020 were spent living in the Himalayan foothills of India and Nepal, deepening their relationship to slowness, texture, and beauty.
Fun facts:
Megan speaks fluent French, enjoys modular synthesis and jigsaw puzzles, and is currently learning Mandarin. They’re also working on befriending a particularly curious crow.
Copper, fire & craft
Each piece begins with 18-gauge copper sheet, cleaned and kiln-fired at 1350°F to prepare the surface. Finely sifted powdered glass — enamel — is layered and fired again at temperatures up to 1500°F. The colours respond uniquely to the heat, producing subtle variations that make every piece one of a kind.
Designs are built using techniques like masking, graphite drawing, acid etching, sgraffito, basse-taille, and handmade stencils. Exposed copper areas are sealed with a protective lacquer, and all chains, hooks, and findings are hypoallergenic stainless steel.
From sketch to kiln to packaging — every part of the process happens right here in our studio, by hand.
Find your style
Whether you’re drawn to subtle textures or bold colour, there’s a piece waiting for you.
Wear something with a story
Megan founded Aflame Creations in 2011 and has run it solo ever since. Their work is carried in shops across Canada and the US, and can be found weekly at farmers’ markets and craft shows.
