Pysanky by So Jeo

Pysanky Finch Egg Earrings & Parakeet Egg Pendants

Tiny finch and parakeet eggs used for jewelry are so fragile and delicate to work with. The shells are so thin that they will often crumble in your fingers as you work on them, disintegrate in the dyes or burn up light paper when you are removing the wax. They take a very steady and gentle touch! However, once the wax and dye process is complete they are injected and sealed in several layers of a special hardener to make them extremely strong and durable. (This same finish is often used to embed coins and other momentos into the surface of countertops). All jewelry findings are 14 karat solid yellow or white gold or .925 sterling silver and are of the utmost quality. Items include pysanky drop earrings, pendants and necklaces. Truly an amazing process and an amazing journey to create!

Cutout Shell Pendants & Brooches

Made from small cutout pieces of turkey, rhea or ostrich shell, set in gold filled, sterling silver, brass, or copper settings. These are available in most any design seen on a complete Pysanka.


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Florals
		Inspired by the many perrenial flowers beds surrounding our old farmhouse located in Nova Scotia. Each spring I eagerly await for the first signs of life coming from the still partially frozen ground. Crocuses, Jacob's Ladder and Pussy Willows are just a few of my favorites. I especially love early summer when the air is getting hot and humid and the smell of the Lily of the Valley is heavy and the sound of bees and hummingbirds buzz through the air.
Geometrics
		These eggs could easily be placed in the Florals gallery since they almost always contain flowers, however, I chose to put them in a category of their own simply because the main focus of the design is how it is divided and not what is within those divisions. Repeated patterns of circles and diamonds, squares and spirals, all meticulously calculated and measured to exacting detail. Mesmerizing to look at, one could get lost in them.
Persian Rug Series
		This series was inspired by the beautiful handwoven Persian rugs produced in Iran and surrounding areas. Their intricate patterns and flowing florals are incredible to look at and apply wonderfully to the natural shape of an egg. The "Hereke Turkish Rug" Ostrich egg is the most detailed egg that I have done to date.
Chiyogami (Yuzen)
		The Chiyogami (Yuzen) series incorporates the beautiful designs found on the handmade Japanese papers. The eggs are made in the traditional batik wax and dye process and also etching technique is incorporated to enhance the design and give it a 3 dimensional feeling. The unetched areas are then gilded with genuine 22 k gold leaf manufactured by August Ruhl of Germany.
Egg Shell Jewelry
		Pysanky Finch Egg Earrings & Parakeet Egg Pendants Tiny finch and parakeet eggs used for jewelry are so fragile and delicate to work with. The shells are so thin that they will often crumble in your fingers as you work on them, disintegrate in the dyes or burn up light paper when you are removing the wax. They take a very steady and gentle touch! However, once the wax and dye process is complete they are injected and sealed in several layers of a special hardener to make them extremely strong and durable. (This same finish is often used to embed coins and other momentos into the surface of countertops). All jewelry findings are 14 karat solid yellow or white gold or .925 sterling silver and are of the utmost quality. Items include pysanky drop earrings, pendants and necklaces. Truly an amazing process and an amazing journey to create! Cutout Shell Pendants & Brooches Made from small cutout pieces of turkey, rhea or ostrich shell, set in gold filled, sterling silver, brass, or copper settings. These are available in most any design seen on a complete Pysanka.
Other Works
		This gallery contains various designs that don't really fit neatly into the other categories.

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