Perforated Pistachio Brooch red The initial inspiration for this

The initial inspiration for this piece started from a pencil rubbing taken from the woven textures of a cane laundry basket

The inspiration came from close observation of a seed collected from a Giant Hogweed

and the chain is very slightly larger too

These earrings were originally hand carved out of wax and then cast in solid sterling silver

These pretty earrings were originally carved in wax whilst I was looking at a seed pod

Perforated Pistachio Brooch red The initial inspiration for thisThis Perforated pistachio coloured brooch is made from vitreous enamel fired onto a delicate piece of copper sheet. The surround is made from oxidised silver sheet, and silver rivets hold everything in place. The brooch is light weight with a two pronged brooch pin made from stainless steel, which holds the brooch securely in place, anyway up. The initial inspiration for this piece started from a pencil rubbing taken from the woven textures of a cane