When Organic dictates fashion: real leaf earrings

WoW!! So perfect to give as a gift for the upcoming Holidays! Real aspen leaves, preserved in a a rich antique brass dip. The leaves on this pair of earrings have tight veined definition. The dip took beautifully imprinting the beautiful pattern so you can see the incredible detail of their structure. Each leaf is unique and different. This pair of earrings has two hand picked leaves, that although different, compliment each other beautifully. Clip closures are antique brass with screw backs for great comfort. Each leaf is unique, a wonderful way to capture nature. These earrings are beautiful pieces of wearable art.? An outstanding gift to you or a loved one. Your item will be shipped in a pretty small red gift box. These earrings are one of a kind, quantities are extremely limited.

Materials: Electroformed aspen leaves Length=Measurements: aprox 1.75 in - including closures Closure types: available in clip back with screwbacks (antique brass), french hooks (antique brass) Colors: antique brass size: sm/wide (1 inch wide)

The technique about electroforming? - This is a fabulous intricate technique that works great with organic materials such as leaves, flowers, shells, branches and others. To electroform a leaf, a lovely natural leaf is pressed flat and left to dry. The pulp which is the part that becomes brittle is removed by bathing the leaf in a special acid bath, leaving the leaf structure intact. ? The leaf is treated with a copper based paint, which gives the foundation of electroformation, then it is dipped in a electrolytic solution ( based on gold, copper, brass, silver, rose gold) to allow the metal deposits onto the copper based surface, creating a lovely natural look that is strong.? The final metallic leaf finish is dependent on the electrolytic solution used. After the leaf is electroform extra time spent is spent to make sure the deposits are smooth and uniform, resulting in gorgeous wearable unique pieced of art. Note: Leaves contain a base of cooper therefore will naturally patina over time.? Clean the silver in a silver dipping solution.?Iridescent rose gold ( a mix of copper/gold) and cooper will become less intense and more golden brown with age.