About this Product
Beautiful hand painted and handmade leather dragonfly earrings, painted on both sides so they always look great as they dangle.
These earrings are thoughtfully handcrafted with attention to detail, for a unique and eye-catching accessory. These leather earrings are extremely lightweight and easy to wear!
Featuring:
- Front side: The dragonflies are hand painted in pearlescent blue/green tone with silver and gold.
- Back side: Painted in a mottled blue/green pearlescent.
- Each dragonfly is uniquely painted and slightly differing in coloration - yet an obvious matching set.
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather paints
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Nickel free antique brass toned hooks and jump rings
Dimensions/Sizing:
Length: Approximately 2.5 inches from top of hook to bottom of tail (see photo with measuring tape)
Colors:
More Information:
Please note the earring stand is not included.
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
The leather for these earrings is sourced from an ultra-durable full grain vegetable tanned leather hide. We strive to use only small remnants for earrings, to minimize waste and keep leather out of the landfill.
The pieces were precision cut and the intricate dragonfly details were permanently etched into the leather.
The details were painstakingly painted with specialty leather paints.
The back sides were hand painted in a mottled blue/green pearlescent.
A clear acrylic sealant was applied to protect the artwork.
The hardware was attached using traditional jewelers' tools.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
