STUDIO MCMANUS Bird House with Dangles Pendant

ONE OF A KIND

Sterling Nature Walk Exclusive Collection for our Gallery

 Bird House & Dangles: 2” long

 Silver, Onyx & Swarovski Crystals

 18” sterling silver chain

One of a Kind Necklace

Handmade in the USA

A Special Gift for a Bird Lover 

This Birdhouse Pendant is textured silver with dangling leaves in subtle copper hues, hematite and crystals – a spectacular Statement Necklace .

The Artist’s meticulously handcrafted wearable art pieces are created primarily in metal clay including fine silver, bronze and copper.  Each design is hand-sculpted and carved. After firing or casting, each piece goes through a thorough process of finishing and application of patina that is layered to highlight the textures - the signature of this Artist.

 Each is one-of-a-kind.

Wendy is inspired by the intricate textures she collects from her garden, from nature walks through forests, and from the shorelines within the vicinity of her studio in Orlando.  “I translate these discoveries into silver, gold, copper and bronze jewelry that’s easy to wear every day. I believe that organically inspired jewelry can help forge an connection between the wearer and the world around them. I hope you’ll wear my Jewelry with the same sense of connection and happiness that I feel when making them”.

Wendy has studied with many of the most well respected metal clay artists in the world. She, herself, is considered an accomplished expert in the field.

What Is Metal Clay?  Wendy explains:

Metal clay is a revolutionary new material that has only been available here in the U.S. since the mid-90’s.  Metal clay consists of microscopic particles of fine silver (99.9% silver) and sterling silver in an organic binder.  It starts out soft and pliable - like a clay.  In this soft clay state, it can be textured, molded and sculpted.  When it dries to a firm but fragile state called green ware, it can be carved, refined or joined with other pieces for complex constructions. 

Finally, the green ware goes into the kiln where the binder burns away, the metal particles fuse together, and the piece is transformed to solid metal.  Once the metal piece comes out of the kiln, it can be finished using traditional metal-smithing and finishing techniques.

I work in a range of metals from fine silver (99.9% silver) and sterling silver (92.5% silver) to copper and bronze.  I add 22 carat gold accents to some of my fine silver pieces.  All of the findings and chain used in my silver collections are sterling silver.

Recommended Care:

Don’t wear your jewelry while showering, working gardening, etc.

Don’t use any chemical cleaning agents, or an ultrasonic cleaner

Clean with a soft, damp cloth, dry thoroughly, then use a silver polishing cloth to bring up a shine on the raised areas of the design