These Perspex earrings are made using conifer tree leaves . (see image of work in progress) I collect dry and press the leaves. Then heat the acrylic and press the leaves into the surface. I then use them like a stencil to apply the colours. The skeleton leaf is then peeled off to reveal the design. This is a method of dying and embossing plastic I developed myself. I call it 'fossilised ' due to the fine detail which it is possible to capture on the embossed surface so they are similar to fossils.
I choose quite ordinary plants and weeds,to create my designs. I hope that the wearer will not only enjoy them as jewellery but also review their appreciation of the natural world.
12 mm x 65 mm
Total drop from top of ear wire 90 mm
HANDMADE IN UK
Features
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Primary Material
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acrylic
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Other Materials
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sterling silver
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Length (mm)
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65
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Fitting Type
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Hook
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Dimensions (mm)
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12 x 65 x5
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One of a Kind
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No
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Hallmarked
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No
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Wire Material
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sterling silver