About this Product
Crafted Red Earrings with Sterling Silver Metal Clay and Red Lampwork Glass Bead Earrings. These earrings are red dress-ready, Perfect gift for someone who loves Lampwork jewelry. I designed these earrings around the beautiful Lampwork glass beads I recently purchased. These intricate faceted lampwork glass beads are made with gold sand and Rose patterns inside
The earrings measure 1 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide and have a drop length of 2 inches
Size reference image is included in my photos.
A gift box with anti-tarnish cotton included
KetchDesignz
Meet the Maker
Most days you can find me in my home studio AKA "my happy place" I was born with a passion to create. I have been designing and creating jewelry for almost 30 years. I love vendor shows as well as selling online. I attended Jewelry Fabrication classes at the Toledo Museum of Art for several years which started me on my metalsmithing journey. A couple of years ago I discovered metal clay and immediately fell in love with this unique and versatile medium. Quite frankly, I am obsessed! I often create pieces using metalsmithing techniques in my metal clay pieces.
As an artisan jewelry maker, my focus is on creating high-quality pieces that reflect my attention to detail and craftsmanship. I carefully choose my materials and take the time to creatively design and execute each piece, focusing on the finishing touches, that makes a piece of jewelry stand out. I truly love creating pieces that my customers will love.
How it’s Made
I made the leafs with sterling silver metal clay. I created the top bead caps with sterling clay and the bottom bead caps with sterling sheet. I completed the leaves with a eyelet rivet for a nice finished look. The ear wires are sterling silver. Perfect gift for someone who loves a handmade artisan piece of jewelry.
About Metal Clay:
I made these earrings with Metal Clay. Metal clay is a type of clay that is made from metal particles mixed with a binder. It can be molded and shaped like regular clay, but when it is fired in a kiln, the binder burns away and the metal particles fuse together creating a piece of pure metal jewelry, in this case, a pure sterling leaves for the earrings.
The basic techniques I use with metal clay involve three different states:
Soft Clay techniques: I use different methods of shaping the soft clay which includes cutting, texturing, molding, and embellishments.
Dry Clay techniques: Also called the greenware stage. This is where I start the pre-finishing process which includes sanding, carving, and creating openings for rivets and eyelets.
Finishing techniques: After the piece has been fired and cooled the finishing process begins. This could include sanding, polishing, burnishing, and sometimes adding patina to certain pieces.
Shop Policies
Processing Time: Items ship in 1-3 business days.
Shipping Policies:
Currently, I am only selling the United States. I do not offer shipping outside the United States. Please allow 1-3 days after payment for your order to ship. I will send you an email confirmation that your package has shipped. All purchases will be sent by USPS First Class mail unless you would prefer an upgrade to USPS Priority mail.
Shipping Policy: I guarantee items will be processed and shipped, with tracking information, within 1-3 days through USPS. When your order has been handed over to USPS, delivery times are based on their schedules.
Cancellations: You must cancel within 2 hours. Please contact me if you have any questions. debbie@ketchdesignz.com
Returns and exchange details: I hope you are happy with your order. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact me within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or a refund. I am always happy to work with my customers and want them to be satisfied with their purchases.
Items must be returned in its original condition. You must contact me before returning any item. Refunds will be provided, minus any shipping charges, once I receive the item back. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
Questions? Feel free to email me at debbie@ketchdesignz at any time :)
