A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST ABOUT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUE: "I create my jewelry from porcelain, terracotta and stoneware clay. I roll the clay out by hand, then texture and cut it into shapes. Each piece is layered with a variety of different glazes, then fired as many as four times. After the firing process is complete, many pieces are embellished with a variety of beads. All earring findings are nickel-free (sterling silver or 14k gold filled)."