Tidal Earrings No. 3: Charred Barnacles

 A modern take on marine life, these biologically-inspired earrings are sophisticated fun. Copper is fold-formed to imitate the unique angular barnacle, and colored glass is fused to the metal.  The result: Vitreous enamel, a material of near-permanence and durability. The Charred colorway showcases a special feature that adds texture. We call it diamond dust. In fact, the fine dust used to develop the “charred” surface is a reclaimed by-product called cupric oxide, which is ash left in the kiln after the firing process. Enamelists call it “firescale.”  We are inspired by artists who seek ways to repurpose what can be considered a waste material by some. Both Kate and her husband, ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, try to make reclamation a central feature of their work. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces that gently urge us to remember that every natural resource in our world is worth saving and treasuring for future generations. Wear these earrings to seize the moment and also to ce