These earrings are at least 20 years old. My friend Lyn needed some new ear wires. I used copper cloisonne wire back then. Now I use fine silver. It's fun running into old work.
Please know that Rhonda's work is wearable art, and as varied as her motifs are, you can never have enough! Thank you to Rhonda from all of her friends and fans, I have been one for 35 years! Lyn
These original cloisonne designs were drawn with flattened silver wire on a surface of enameled copper. Finely ground glass pigments were then mixed with water and applied to that surface and fused in a kiln at about 1400 f. There is a minimum of 8 separate firings per piece. Each one is then ground flat, re-fired and hand finished. Ear wires and findings are sterling silver.
After graduating with a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia PA, I migrated out west. I did the usual restaurant stint and ended my career with food as a private cook. The woman I worked for showed me some cloisonne pieces she had made and I fell in love with the process. I have been privileged to sell my handcrafted cloisonne earrings, pins and pendants at the Pike Place Market in Seattle WA since 1984. You can find me there most Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
For information and pricing contact Rhonda at cloisonneart2@gmail.com
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Please know that Rhonda's work is wearable art, and as varied as her motifs are, you can never have enough! Thank you to Rhonda from all of her friends and fans, I have been one for 35 years! Lyn
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