
These pretty petite stud earrings are handmade by Nimanoma, in her studio right here in Horsforth and are part of her Cyanotype range of jewellery.
Cyanotypes are made by creating a photosensitive fluid from two chemicals. This can then be brushed onto a surface and can be used to make photographs. These particular chemical react to the uv in sunlight. Botanical items can be place on the surface and the u protected part of the photo reacts but those parts in shadow won't. The final stage is a rinse under a tap to halt the process and develop the image which turns this fabulous cobalt blue.
The earrings are sealed using a deep layer of resin to protect the design. The resin creates a lens effect over the design magnifying the detail and giving an attractive shine.
The sterling silver setting is 8 mm in diameter, butterfly back.
Packaged in a stunning dragonfly stamped, black gift box.
As each item is handmade the actual product may differ very slightly from the photographs.
Images by Nimanoma.