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Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings
Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings

Happy Sperm Whales Upcycled Tin Earrings

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These Sperm whales were created using the gorgeous illustrations from the enigmatic Charles Melville Scammon in the mid 1800s. Here the shapes were cut from a bit of oil painting background on a vintage tin.

Born in Pittston, Maine in 1825, he is a study in contrasts. Known for both his landmark book on the ocean life of the Pacific Northwest and for the wholesale slaughter of the Gray Whale.
 
His story fascinates me and finding these gorgeous illustrations inspired me to use them as the basis for some new whale jewelry.

The whales have been cut, edges finished and then riveted to a length of waxed steel wire. The earrings are finished with surgical stainless steel French hooks  

The finished earrings are approximately 2" (48mm) wide and hang about 1.75" (44mm) from the ear.

Each piece of metal comes to me having lived a previous life--in some cases multiple lives! It is not unusual for the material to sometimes have scuffs, scratches, faded portions, and general wear and tear. If a flawless finish is important to you, please zoom in to the pictures here to look for imperfections that might be distracting for you.

All adaptive reuse pieces come to you neatly displayed on an upcycled card and sustainably wrapped ready for gift-giving.

Please contact me if you have any other questions.

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