Bronze Forest Earrings, Enamel on Copper Circles, Hand-Enameled, Sterling Silver
These earrings are cut from copper sheet into circles. They are domed and enameled in a gorgeous shade of aqua blue. Each earring has a metallic bronze image of forest trees. I've attached hand-made hammered and oxidized sterling silver ear wires.
The copper shapes are carefully cleaned and prepared in order to accept the enamel. Then, I apply multiple layers of enamel, which is finely powdered glass. The layers of enamel are fused to the copper on both sides in a 1500 degree kiln. This firing process is repeated several times. Finally, the edges are sanded to expose the copper. And voila .... a vibrantly colored pair of enamel earrings which will make a great gift for yourself or a loved one.
The circles measure 1" in diameter, and the total earring length is 1 5/8" long. Ear wires and circles are hand made from 20 gauge sterling silver.
These earrings are cut from copper sheet into circles. They are domed and enameled in a gorgeous shade of aqua blue. Each earring has a metallic bronze image of forest trees. I've attached hand-made hammered and oxidized sterling silver ear wires.
The copper shapes are carefully cleaned and prepared in order to accept the enamel. Then, I apply multiple layers of enamel, which is finely powdered glass. The layers of enamel are fused to the copper on both sides in a 1500 degree kiln. This firing process is repeated several times. Finally, the edges are sanded to expose the copper. And voila .... a vibrantly colored pair of enamel earrings which will make a great gift for yourself or a loved one.
The circles measure 1" in diameter, and the total earring length is 1 5/8" long. Ear wires and circles are hand made from 20 gauge sterling silver.