Sterling Silver and recycled plastic
These earrings are made using blades of grass that I collected from my garden in Bristol. I collect, dry and press the leaves then heat the acrylic and press the leaves into the surface. I use them like a stencil to apply the colours which give my floral jewellery a modern feel. The skeleton leaf is then peeled off to reveal the design. This is a method of dying and embossing recycled plastic I developed myself. I call it 'fossilised plastic ' due to the fine details, like fossils, that are captured on the embossed surface.
I choose quite ordinary plants and weeds to create my floral designs. These botanical earrings evoke both a contemporary and a vintage feel. I hope that the wearer will not only enjoy them as jewellery but also review their appreciation of the natural world.
HANDMADE IN UK
Sterling Silver and Acrylic
Made from 100% recycled and recyclable acrylic, which is free from volatile organic compounds and hydrofluorocarbon and so more environmentally friendly.
Features
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Primary Material
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recycled plastic
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Other Materials
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sterling silver
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Length (mm)
:
56
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Fitting Type
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Hook
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Dimensions (mm)
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36 x 12 x 5
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One of a Kind
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No
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Metal
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sterling silver
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Hallmarked
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No
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Wire Material
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sterling silver
Cleaning Instructions
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.