‘Where the Wild Things Roam’ – Winter on the Canadian prairies is harsh and unforgiving, but that does not deter me from venturing outdoors. Bundled in layers of wool and fur, I head for the snowy banks of the Red River. One may think that there is not much to see this time of year, but the monochromatic landscape is alive with muted colours, textures, and movements… if one has the eyes to see. Swirling snow blows down the river channel, while the mice, rabbits, deer, fox, and coyote roam freely.
 
Handmade Earrings:
Copper, metallic silver lambskin, metallic rose gold lambskin, feathers, Kunzite, Rose Quartz + Clear Quartz gemstones, and Sterling Silver
 
The process:
These earrings begin with handcrafted Copper hoops that are cut, filed, and hammered into shape. The Copper is then polished to a high shine.
Metallic silver lambskin (cut from the hide) is cut into strips, which are hung from the large Copper hoops, and secured into place with Copper wire. The leather strips are then meticulously cut into fine fringes.
Metallic rose gold Italian lambskin is cut from the hide and finely fringed. Rooster tail feathers are then carefully chosen and secured to the lambskin using Copper tubes.
Kunzite and Rose Quartz gemstone beads are colour graduated, placed on Copper headpins, and attached to Copper chain... which dangle from the large Copper hoops.
Smaller handcrafted Copper hoops are used to attach the lambskin + feathers to the large Copper hoops.
Finished with hand-made Sterling Silver Sheppard hooks... perfect for those with sensitive ears.
 
 
Hooks: Handmade Sterling Silver shepherd hooks (perfect for those with sensitive ears).
Length: 15 inches / 38.1 cm
Circle circumference: 1.5 inches / 3.81 cm