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as well as a pair of matching polymer clay earrings created using the same techniques

small faceted spinel

Handcrafted sterling silver ear wires

These wonderfully geometric earrings feature structures built of hand-cut tubes of 14k gold fill joined with thread in a beadwork technique

4 Square P08720-P00137 hearts glowArtist Ava Young focuses on texture, first creating the foundation for her pieces using a wide variety of fascinating materialsincluding molding paste, sand, lava rock or dry wall compoundbefore applying her acrylic based paints, sometimes adding final detail with an oil stick. In this intriguing, one of a kind mixed media painting, Young utilized metal, paper, sand, medium, and pencil to create a rustic space with colorful turquoise elements. Gallery