Lapel Pin, Northern Scene Clay They sit on the edge

They sit on the edge between certainty and uncertainty

A thumb-rest on the handle gives the needed stability and grip

John and Heather cut the intricate tree design out of 1/8" thick steel for a sturdy frame

This tille hangs from a sawtooth at the back

Lapel Pin, Northern Scene Clay They sit on the edgeThis is the quintessential Canadian jewellery as it is literally made from a piece of Canada! Wendy repurposes granite core samples of the Canadian Shield (i. e. stone that has been drilled from deep in the earth by mining companies). She cuts thin slices on a diamond saw to reveal the unique mineral face of each piece. She then wraps the piece with sterling silver wire. Finally, the entire piece is sealed to complete. On this pin, Wendy has painted