Mixed metal circle earrings-Texture series

This is my copper texture series. I have textured the copper by pressing organic materials such as grasses and leaves into the metal under extreme pressure. Each piece is completely unique as each blade of grass or leaf is unique and can only be used once in this process. The textured copper is riveted over Canadian made sterling silver to highlight the contrast between these two beautiful metals. The copper in these earrings has been textured using lichen.