Handmade Drop Earrings
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Created from ceramic discovered in Thorsgill Beck, nr Barnard Castle May 2021 Re-Created into pendant June 2021 In May 2021 while out walking Thorsgill Beck that runs into the River Tees, Barnard Castle, Co Durham I came across a small concentration of broken bits of pottery. A common practice of shoring up a river bank is to use crushed household ceramics as hardcore. On this sunny day I found quite a few pieces of plates in one concentrated spot. The pieces were dirty and looked lost in the water for a long time. After soaking some were still stained, others cleaned well and all came back to life. I found half of a flat plate with tiny blue flowers pattern, delicate and pretty. I clipped the piece and it created a few different shaped shards but also two that looked remarkably the same. Using these two rim pieces I created these lovely dangle earrings which still has some gold colour that shows the rim. Sanded and sealed edges, front glaze mainly in tact, back is still glazed but had to sand off where drilled the hole. Earrings are not identical and some marks or differences are intentionally left to preserve the character of the ceramic, Unique, one of a kind and full of history. Presented in recycled gift box & packing material, includes short bio of shard. Each earrings measures 22mm x 9mm (widest) x 2mm. F13 S25
About this item
Created from ceramic discovered in
Thorsgill Beck, nr Barnard Castle May 2021
Re-Created into pendant June 2021
In May 2021 while out walking Thorsgill Beck that runs into the River Tees, Barnard Castle, Co Durham I came across a small concentration of broken bits of pottery. A common practice of shoring up a river bank is to use crushed household ceramics as hardcore. On this sunny day I found quite a few pieces of plates in one concentrated spot. The pieces were dirty and looked lost in the water for a long time. After soaking some were still stained, others cleaned well and all came back to life.
I found half of a flat plate with tiny blue flowers pattern, delicate and pretty. I clipped the piece and it created a few different shaped shards but also two that looked remarkably the same. Using these two rim pieces I created these lovely dangle earrings which still has some gold colour that shows the rim. Sanded and sealed edges, front glaze mainly in tact, back is still glazed but had to sand off where drilled the hole. Earrings are not identical and some marks or differences are intentionally left to preserve the character of the ceramic, Unique, one of a kind and full of history.
Presented in recycled gift box & packing material, includes short bio of shard.
Each earrings measures 22mm x 9mm (widest) x 2mm.
F13 S25
The idea is to create something new from old, found by chance, full of history and character. To present and deliver unique Eco Friendly gifts in Sustainable Packaging. Reuse and repurpose materials that would otherwise be thrown away. To capture times gone by, preserve history, memories and create new stories from old ceramics. To produce one of a kind gifts, unique in every way.
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This item will be posted to you by Shards within 3 days of receiving payment.
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You can cancel the order and get a refund from the maker within 14 days of receipt, provided the item has not been used. Faulty items can be returned within six months of payment being made.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken; digital items.
Hand crafted Jewellery and framed artworks using pre loved and discarded ceramics. Ceramic material will show signs of wear and damage. Entire process is a creative experience from discovery to final picture, nothing planned or preconceived. All materials personally collected from river banks, charity shops, roadside, woods, recycle centres, beaches, wherever dropped, dumped or donated ceramics are found, cleaned and shaped into new stories. Each titled piece comes with bio of where the ceramic came from, known history, original information and when the artwork was created. Some ceramics collected are used as found, while others are cut randomly which will shape the final picture. Every piece is individual, nothing replicated, however, due to repetitive patterns in ceramics there will be some similarity but only through the ceramic material not in the final piece.
Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.
I love collecting things that have been discarded, lost, forgotten, damaged or just not wanted any more. My favourite places are rivers and beaches, but also find great things at recycling centres and charity shops. I’m lucky to live near the River Tees, Co Durham and often walk the banks picking up broken glass, pottery anything that can be cleaned and re-created into something new. Bits and bobs of lives all waiting to find new homes.
What buyers say about Shards
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Beautiful unusual earrings, a lovely way to recycle old pottery, and my order was promptly dispatched. Thank you once again, Stephanie.
Delighted with the pendant, very high quality and lovely presentation. Very highly recommended!
Bought as a gift. Really lovely, customer service excellent, arrived quickly. Thankyou
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