Sicilian terracotta, pebble, topshell & maerl brooch

Sicilian terracotta, pebble, topshell & maerl brooch

£65.00

This brooch is made from a stunning piece of sea pottery from Sicily. A stunning piece of terracotta with a dusty rose glaze that almost looks textured with a cloud type pattern. Paired with a cornish beach pebble, and a topshell. Also a piece of maerl. Maerl is actually a hard dried seaweed which feels like coral. Found in Scotland.

Fastens with a pin at the back. Completely one off design due to the nature of working with found objects.

Made using a wire bezel technique I created, which is kind of a cross between basketry and weaving. It is a time consuming technique but a labour of love. Each piece of sea glass is securely and artistically encased in a delicate wire frame.

Surgical stainless steel findings. Highest quality stainless steel does not rust or tarnish, a hard wearing metal with a finish like antique sterling. Also suitable for people with metal allergies, stainless steel is used predominantly in the medical profession as people are less likely to react to it.

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