Sand and Surf Earrings Product:Sand and Surf Earrings this flattened blown glass vessel

this flattened blown glass vessel is created from multiple layers of glass

these lightweight silver links cascade from two links down to sixteen

The links are fabricated and soldered to the branches

This technique mimics how shoji screens and scrolls were traditionally produced

His animated expression and bright red eyes are specific to the time when he is hunting for a mate

Sand and Surf Earrings Product:Sand and Surf Earrings this flattened blown glass vesselThe artist's lampwork glass cones are made by melting Italian glass rods with a torch and embellishing the surface with glass frit. They were then tumbled to give them a satin finish. The beaded beads on the top are enameled metal beads woven with fishing line and a needle. Sterling silver findings.