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All materials used to present and deliver all items are made from 100% recycled materials including any tissue/tape and labels/ink for packaging and are fully recyclable. I charge delivery which helps cover the cost of these materials.
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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.
This item will be posted to you by Shards within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £3.50 | £0.00 |
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Hand crafted Jewellery and framed artworks using pre loved and discarded ceramics. Ceramic material will show signs of wear. 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.
Full description
Ceramic discovered
Victorian Dump
Barnard Castle
October 2022
Re-Created into
Pendant December 2022
I love collecting anything broken, lost or found by chance. There’s a small patch of ground beside the River Tees that gets boggy and drenched during heavy rains. The downpours expose all sorts of broken pot, glass, bits of pipes and wonderful oyster shells.
I found a small piece of ceramic, part of a rim with a tiny bit of gold edging. The sides were dirty and crumbling so after a gentle clean I clipped off the sides. This created the shape of the pendant, I don’t plan how it will look but instead just clip and sand until something naturally forms.
Due to the original damage I sanded the edges to create a raised design, crackled glaze in tact front and back with the sides sealed with eco friendly non toxic matt sealant.
The idea is to create something new from old, the finished piece isn't meant to be perfect or highly polished but instead to retain some of the original character.
An old broken piece of ceramic discovered by chance on a wet October day starts life again as a keepsake pendant.
Unique, one of a kind pendant full of history.
Pendant measures approximately 36mm x 14mm x 2mm.
Hanging on recycled 16 inch plus 2 inch extender Sterling Silver 925 chain.
Delivered in gift box made with recycled materials , includes small brown gift bag and short bio.
Designed by Stephanie
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