I create my jewelry pieces from either an earthenware clay or from mid-fire porcelain or stoneware clay. I create each pendant, button, and bead by using my hands adding all layers, textures, and details to the piece as the original idea evolves. Once the pieces are dry (usually 3-4 days) they are fired in my studio kiln to bisque (1855 degrees Fahrenheit). When cool, I hand paint each piece with several colors and layers of glaze. They are then fired again to over 2200 degrees Fahrenheit for mid-fire clays and over 1800 degrees for earthenware. Pendants will have either an embedded wire loop or with holes for attaching. Each bead, pendant, and button are unique, one of a kind piece of art! All of my finished jewelry is created using my beads, pendant, and buttons with accents of either Czech glass beads, crystals, or other artisan made beads to add additional dimension to the finished pieces. The earrings are always on hand formed sterling silver ear wires. I use only high quality, naturally dyed genuine leather cord in my pieces.
