Many steps

 

I set out to make 5-6 pairs of silver-plated leaf earrings to take to Scotland for the Pop Up Art Show; but as you can see from the photo above I ended up making 8 pairs.

Four pairs are longer and slender  - ranging from about 4-6cm.

Four pairs are smaller and some are wider - ranging from about 2.5-3.5cm

The photo below highlights the difference size between the smallest and largest.

Following are some process photos that show some of the many steps that go into the making of a pair of leaf earrings - from cutting metal through to adding the jump-rings and earring hooks seen in the completed earrings.

Opening the leaf forms in three stages on three different tools.

The other thing about making leaf earrings is that the cutting and grinding is quite fiddlybut the outcome is worth it.

Moon, morning light and micro systems

 

The morning moon lingered in the western sky taking its time to set. 

I saw it in many settings such as through the mesh fence and tree seen above; but also in cloud, in dark sky as you can see below.

The sun had not yet risen in the east and the stars made their presence felt; but light began to seep into the sky until it glowed orange.

The recent rain has created the opportunity for fungi to flourish and to create tiny eco-systems such as those below.

We were fortunate this morning to have the sunlight slanting in through the eastern window to briefly highlight Fiona's tiny white flower arrangement.

I am grateful for the many moments and fragments of beauty.