Let's work together in our shared responsibility towards the environment

Through this brooch, I ask makers and consumers if they are aware of the significant environmental impact of the materials traditionally used in jewellery, such as mining for precious metals and gemstones, and the chemical processes involved in metal refining and stone cutting.
Every little bit helps, and together, we can help restore nature. Will you join in? I made a start by using pebbles from a drill core that was waste for the renovation team of a house near my home.

This brooch is part of my Pebbles Are a Girl's Best Friend project. It's my investigation into the creative possibilities of a found concrete drill core. This core, once waste, is now a source of materials. The pigments from the debris and stones are used for jewellery and objects. The project is a facet of exploring sustainable practices that extend beyond the use of found and recycled materials.

More info on this project can be found in my blog post project Pebbles Are a Girl's Best Friend and the exhibition exhibition [PARTICLES]