Green and Black Enamel Earrings - Scribble Design

Very colourful handmade enamel earrings in green with black scribble design.
Pebble shapes were cut from copper sheet and enamelled in a layer of black opaque enamel. A very vibrant green shade of handmixed liquid enamel was then painted on top of the black and the organic scribble design scratched through the dried liquid layer. This technique is called 'sgrafitto' and literally means to scratch. The enamel was then fired to reveal the black shade below. Firing the enamel also created a slight crackle effect in the green layer adding to its charm.

The backs of the earrings are also enamelled in a smoky black shade. The earrings are finished with handmade sterling silver ball earwires which are oxidized to give the silver an antique patina.
Lovely and light so comfortable to wear.

Measurements:
Width at widest point: 17mm {just under 0.75"}
Total length incl earwire: 41mm {just over 1.5"}

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