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Silver acalypha leaf earrings

Fabibijou

Product Code: FAB-BOUDO-001-ARG

$80.00
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  • Creation in progress

Description

Handmade silver earrings by the jeweler duo Fabibijou

  • Jewel made by electroplating from an acalypha leaf amassed by the jewelers themselves
  • The acalypha leaf comes from a small shrub that generally grows in western Quebec whose culture dates back to the Aztecs who considered it the symbol of purity. This sheet features a beautifully rich texture that is brilliantly enhanced by Fabi's interventions.
  • .925 silver available in different finishes
  • .925 silver clasp with rubber stopper
  • 14 x 26 mm

Creation process

Denis Ampleman and Camille Villeneuve use an electroplating process, which we owe to an Italian inventor of the last century. Made conductive, the elements are immersed for four to five days in a basin containing a copper solution in which an electric current passes which fixes the metal. The pieces in sterling silver (.925) are therefore cast, crafted and constructed from fossilized plants by electroplating.

Upkeep

This ring is made of very good quality materials which are easy to clean. In fact, you just need to rub your ring with a soft cloth, such as a cloth to clean glasses, about once a month. This will make the silver sparkle again as it did on the first day.

The artist

Fabibijou

Sainte-Louise

Portrait of Denis Ampleman
Portrait of Camille Villeneuve

Our creative work is built around an interest in the forms of nature. Having often had the desire to fix them in time, Denis Ampleman began research allowing him to discover this ancient technique called electrodeposition, which he adapted to fossilize various elements of nature. In collaboration with the artist Camille Villeneuve, they jointly developed a production of plant ornaments: original and unique works of art, which are fossilized and metallic fragments of nature. It is the perfect meeting between the theme and the treatment of the material.

Since 1995, the artist duo has created a common jewelry collection, under the name Fabibijou. For many years now, and even before the creation of our line of jewelry, our work in crafts has led us to take an interest in several materials and techniques, each with a distinctive creative potential. We therefore individually progressed and had different productions.

For eleven years, Camille Villeneuve worked in ceramic production. For his part, Denis Ampleman worked with glass, painting and sculpture. In addition, in order to perfect our knowledge, each of us has taken a course in art history and thus faced the process of creation.


Shipping

Delivery: We deliver to Quebec, Canada, the United States and most countries in the world. If no delivery option is available for your address, contact-us and we will provide you with a custom estimate!

Calculation of delivery costs: The delivery price is calculated automatically by our system according to the weight and dimensions of the works in your shopping cart as well as according to your address. This calculation is done when you click See my cart or Place order. At this stage, the order is not confirmed and it is still possible to modify, add or remove items from your cart.

Packaging: We pack the artworks with great care, most of the time with recycled materials, since the planet is as important to us as the effulgence of the quebec fine art crafts! We use foam, paper or bubble wrap to protect your purshase which will then be placed in a cardboard box. Canvas are also protected with cardboard corners and kraft paper.

Return Policy: We want you to have a real crush on your new artwork! If this is not the case, we will be happy to exchange your purchase within 30 days of the date of purchase. To do so, the artworks must be returned to us at your expense, intact and in their original packaging. Consult all the details on our FAQ.


Dimensions

14 x 26 mm

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