Resin Enamel Pendants
In 2002 Ivy Woodrose began experimenting with the techniques of metalsmithing, Precious Metal Clay and pigmented epoxy resin, and in the process developed her resin enamel jewelry. Her pendants, earrings and bracelets are fabricated from sterling silver. Colored resin is applied over the inserted details that are made from PMC (Precious Metal Clay). After the resin has been heat cured, each piece is sanded and polished to a glass-like shine. Some pieces are embellished with freshwater pearls and/or 22k gold.
Ivy Woodrose Spring Buds Pendant
The cut out center features a branched tree with 22k gold "buds." It measures 1-1/4" from the top of the double jump ring bail to the bottom, 1" at the widest point and 1/8" deep.
$195
Ivy Woodrose Ocean Spray Pendant
This pendant measures 1-1/4" from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom, almost 1" at the widest point and 1/8" deep. The pendant framework is fabricated from sterling silver.
$145
Ivy Woodrose Elm Pendant
This pendant measures 1-1/4" from the top of the jump ring bail to the bottom, 1/2" at the widest point and 1/8" deep. Over the image, within the framework, colored and clear epoxy resin is applied and cured.
$60
Available at Ivy's Etsy Shop
Ivy Woodrose structures her award-winning designer jewelry with textures and colors that frequently depart from traditional jewelry designs. She fabricates most of her pendants from wire and sheet—sterling silver and fine silver—then uses Precious Metal Clay to create the textures that underlay the resins. Her resin inlays stand out because of their depth and vibrant colors. Her secrets include using a clear overlay on transparent colors, and grinding down and polishing the resin after it sets.
