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Eclectic Treasures (TM)
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The Artistic Process
All of Sean Brown's jewelry and small
sculpture has been personally
conceptualized, designed and hand-made
by Sean from the highest quality
materials available. No molds or any
other production methods are employed.
Each piece is individually cut from the
clay. Holes are made where
embellishments will later be attached.
When the clay dries, edges are smoothed
and Sean begins painting with various
colors of under glazes (liquid
combinations of clay and metallic
oxides). Once there are enough pieces to
fill the kiln they are bisque fired to
nearly 2000°F. Additional glazes are
added before a second firing. Finally,
he uses special pens and ultra-fine
brushes to apply an overgraze of 22K
gold before a third firing. To achieve
the desired result, some pieces are
fired up to five times. The kiln cools
overnight. When the work is cool enough
to handle, he thoroughly inspect each
piece. At this point some designs are
masked and sandblasted which imparts a
rich matte finish to the glaze surface.
Select pieces receive various wires and
beads including 14k gold-filled,
sterling silver, painted
copper and bronze, and semi-precious
stones. He also add found objects and
natural feathers. These processes and
materials endow each piece with its own
unique personality.
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