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The ADIRONDACK COLLECTION features work taken directly from nature, in fact, most of my inspiration comes from my land by the Racquette River! My work recently made it's way into ADIRONDACK LIFE magazine (September 2009). A pure silver birch leaf/twig pin by "Beth's Baubles" (see below) is featured on p. 82!

Similar pieces (pendants, pins and earrings) in silver, bronze and/or copper are available by custom order, or may be found at ART ON PARK in Tupper Lake, NY or at RUTHIE'S RUN in Lake Placid, NY. Prices begin at $55.

Call me at 518-359-2652 or email me at: bnjohnson@roadrunner.com for more info or to order.

MEMORY LEAVES:

Many customers send me a leaf from a tree that means something special...grandma's tree; a tree planted to remember a loved one; the tree under which they were married! If you supply a leaf from a special tree, I'll recreate it in pure silver!

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Here's how the twigs and leaves are made: Twigs: The pure silver "replica" pieces are made by painting 15-20 layers of silver clay directly onto twigs. Once dry, they are fired in a kiln at 1300 degrees. The twigs themselves turn to white ash and a pure silver replica is formed. Leaves are made by impressing a healthy living leaf into soft silver, which is then carved, sanded, and fired in the kiln to perfection. Each piece is totally unique.