Every once in a (long) while, I literally break out the eggs and oxidise some stuff. Yes, I gave up on liver of sulphur a long time ago because it just doesn't keep in this humid climate, and is basically quite an unpleasant chemical to use and have to dispose of. But, I love how a dark patina can enhance the dimensionality of simple shapes.

So, inspired by something I spotted on Friday, I made these little Plasma Earrings from my stock of Thai Karen hilltribe fine silver hammered hoops - which are wonderfully irregular and organic so that each pair, each earring even, is unique. Wired them onto U-shaped earwires then sanded, blackened and sanded the lot again. I think they're lovely and sooo versatile. I'm definitely keeping a set! Shall post model shots later if I'm so inclined.


And here are my Grunge Hoops, new batch and new photos. I could never really properly capture the rustic facets on my Flint or Grunge Hoops because the hammered surface is on the skinny edge, so it's an ongoing exercise in creative prop use. Sigh. But, I think I've become better friends with my macro lens now so these are much better than the initial ones:


These are all listed in my online jewellery boutique as well as my Etsy shop. Do remember that the cutoff date for international shipments to arrive in time for Christmas Eve is this Friday, December 5th, and December 19th for local deliveries.

How time does fly. Happy December - a month of both merrymaking and reflection - to one and all!