{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"three-loop-oval-earrings-in-copper-silver-brass","title":"Three Loop Handmade Oval Earrings in Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass","description":"These elegant earrings are handmade, hand forged from brass, copper and Sterling Silver, making them light and unique. 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Please email me with any questions or to book larger groups. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted gift cards are available for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"334\" width=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/9904\/3536\/files\/2_be38c86f-c14a-4d84-b8be-53654ba88dfb.jpg?v=1715723591\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift cards can be used for private silversmithing and sand casting lessons, and for yourself or couple\/friend lessons. They can also be used to help someone you care about set up a safe and functional home studio. Accommodations for disability are a core part of my practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor $10, a printed gift card on beautiful paper with a handwritten dedication and balance information can be mailed to you or directly to the recipient within a beautiful envelope and sturdy mailer. 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