These lovely earrings from Ann Welton are called 'Tiny Tangles'. They are made of small interlocking corrugated spirals that form a vertical figure of eight. This pair has a bright finish where it has been left matte except the highest parts of the design that have been polished.
Ann Welton comments "The challenge of interlocking tiny corrugated spirals can sometimes be totally frustrating".
Measurements: They measure at 20mm wide, 28mm long and 6-7mm thick. The total drop length is 39.5mm
Materials: Fine silver, sterling silver
Please note that due to the handmade nature of these products, they may vary slightly from the images provided.
Ann Welton discovered gold and silver smithing while studying at NMIT. She went on to complete Bachelor of Fine Art (Gold and Silver Smithing) (Honours) at RMIT, which allowed her to extend her exploration of vessel and jewellery making.
“My works are strongly influenced by growing up in rural communities, with landscapes that reflected a complex interplay of the natural and undisturbed and imposed farming practises. The beauty of these landscapes was often subtle, even unexpected. Colours were muted, variations subtle, but the textures associated with them were strong and distinctive. Consequently, texture has become a driving force in my making because of its power to connect one to place and people.” ~Ann Welton
