{"title":"BiddySweeney","description":"\u003cp\u003eI work mainly with Japanese paper, leather and fabric, folding them into geometric forms inspired by art deco lines, alternative style and individuality over convention.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-paper-and-leather-earrings-red-and-cream-beige","title":"Japanese Paper and Leather Earrings – red and cream-beige","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese earrings combine the precision of paper folding with the strength of leather, celebrating structure, contrast, and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the top, you’ll find hand folded origami tiles hung on the diagonal – the patterns reminiscent of woven textures.  One piece in striking red with thin black and white lines, clean and graphic.   The other has a creamy neutral background covered with silver-grey stippling, overlaid with striking teal and gold lines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspended beneath them are black leather folds, structured and soft, each studded with black cone spikes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials used:Japanese Yuzen Washi Chiyogami, genuine leather, zinc alloy black pyramid cone spikes, gold-coloured metal alloy posts and findings and 316L surgical steel (gold toned) ear hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origami tiles have been lightly lacquered for protection, however avoid getting wet.  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A fine strip of yellow washi is applied along the final seam marking the closure of the piece. Craft adhesive is used to secure the shape, before each piece is lacquered once dry. Sturdy, yet delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paper tiles hang between seed beads from thin 30mm gold plated over brass hoops.  I have added a single bright yellow glass faceted rondelle bead to each as a burst of contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery lightweight. Overall drop length is 6cm. 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Small black glass bicone beads have been added for contrast, with gold-coloured findings used to complement the warm tones of the fabric.  I have used 304 gold toned stainless steel ear hooks for pierced ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the shape and structure of the origami form, it is reinforced with small dots of craft adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall drop length is 5cm.  Avoid getting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BiddySweeney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51196296986930,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/exaaml_jpg_84e46e51-d65d-434f-99a4-73ef8d661ee3.jpg?v=1784445527"},{"product_id":"origami-earrings-botanicals-of-the-seasons-set-of-4-japanese-paper-jewellery","title":"Origami Earrings – Botanicals of the Seasons – Set of 4.  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