These earrings are made from an original (not a print or copy) alcohol ink painting of mine, done on a synthetic paper.   In these earrings, two inks are combined to create shining layers of gunmetal gray and white pearlescence.  

Alcohol inks are alcohol-based pigments which dry quickly but can be manipulated to create different effects.  I use a variety of techniques to work with the inks.  

The back of the painting (last photo) is stippled in the same colors to create a more uniform but interesting surface.  The pieces are cut and the edges are colored and varnished in black, then both sides are resined with a UV light-cured resin.  Comfortably light-weight and truly one of a kind!  

The tiny ice pick bails and French Hook earwires are silver-plated over brass.

Total length:  1 5/8 inches

Length and width of the bead:   Just over 1 inch long by 9/16 inch wide