Etched Ancient Roman Glass and Moonstone Earrings Animal "I am most inspired to

"I am most inspired to create functional artwork that tells a story through the materials

you and me

This handcrafted cuff by Lema J is made with genuine dyed and hand painted python hide

a Great Horned Owl and Owlet

and grain pattern of the wood is chosen to enhance the style and design of the piece

Etched Ancient Roman Glass and Moonstone Earrings Animal "I am most inspired toNature has been a quiet underlying theme in Gail Heftis work since the beginning, specifically sea forms with their tactile qualities. Materials and techniques that Hefti uses tend to be tradition and she hand fabricates in what she hopes to be a unique final product. Hefti loves texture and the processes of texturing metal using etching, chasing and roller printing. Ideas can develop using a stone but her aim is to incorporate them as a working part