These handmade, designer, recycled plastic earrings are made using real leaves that I have collected from my garden in Bristol. It is made using my own method of dying and embossing which captures the details of the leaves like a fossil. I harness nature to create original pieces. They are a memory of each individual leaf.
My unusual plant jewellery is created by collecting, drying and pressing the individual leaves. The acrylic is heated and the leaves are pressed into its surface. I then use them like a stencil to apply the colours. The leaves are peeled off to reveal the unique, colourful design. This is a method of dying and embossing plastic jewellery I developed myself. I call it 'Fossilised Plastic' due to the fine detail that is captured on the embossed surface - so they are similar to fossils.
I choose quite ordinary plants and weeds to create my floral art jewellery designs. These floral, botanical statement earrings evokes both a contemporary and a vintage feel, appealing to girlfriends, nieces, friends and colleagues alike. I hope that the wearer will not only enjoy them as jewellery but also review their appreciation of the natural world.
Sterling Silver, Recycled Plastic, Silver Leaf & Resin
22mm diameter acrylic resin disc, silver leaf and sterling silver wire
British fashion - grown and handmade in the UK.
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 perspex
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Other Materials
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silver leaf & resin and sterling silver
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Fitting Type
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Post
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Dimensions (mm)
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22 x 22 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.