Bloody Mouse Earrings mourning_jewelry only to have their body

only to have their body parts strewn around the yard

*I hand-paint each individual piece of my jewelry with enamel

The series of rabbit brooches is largely inspired by the little animals surrounding my rural home

necklace length: 26 1/2"

*Source photos are from my own photo library

Bloody Mouse Earrings mourning_jewelry only to have their bodyThese mouse earrings are inspired by the neighborhood cats I see passing through my back yard with birds or mice hanging from their mouths. They features a mixture red, glass beads that catch the light as they spill out from the enameled mouse heads, adding movement and beauty while also depicting blood embellished with tiny pearl "maggots". materials: enamel, watercolor enamel, copper, freshwater pearls, glass beads, thread, sterling silver length: 2