I received a request for three multi-coloured round earring sets using different combinations of yellow, orange, pink and red opal glass. The results using the final combinations chosen by the client are shown below. The earrings are about 21.5 mm diameter. Bails are ear hooks are sterling silver.
Category: Commissions
Commission – earring and pendant set
I was recently commissioned to make an earring and pendant set to be given as a present. I was left fairly free with the design so decided to use a technique called granulation as the basis for the set below. The technique for making and attaching the silver balls is known as granulation. Small pieces… Continue reading Commission – earring and pendant set
Recent commission – two earring sets
In April I was commissioned to make two sets of earrings. The request was for yellow/blue and orange/blue circular earrings. In each case opalescent glass was used. The yellow and orange glass react with the blue glass when fired in a kiln resulting in the dark line between the colours in both sets of earrings.… Continue reading Recent commission – two earring sets
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