Spring is almost here in New England and I've been getting back into using deer hide in my jewelry. I have wonderful customers of all types, sizes, backgrounds, and beliefs, so I know pieces with leather aren't for everyone. That being said I want to share with you all what I use and how it is sourced...
As with my stones, quality and sourcing is extremely important and a lot of time and effort goes into it. All of the deer hide I use, and it's currently the only kind of leather I use, I get solely from my local annual powwow. None of the beautiful creatures it is gifted from are hunted for sport of any kind, but for food. Every part of the deer is used and nothing is wasted. I acquire the natural hides in full, so I can cut my own cord pieces from them for another layer to the hand crafted nature of my work.
In addition, I've been hanging full hides in front of my window so certain folds can be lightened by the sun. This has over months created a really lovely ombre effect in the leather colouring.
With this hide sourced respectfully I've made a few fun earrings to add to the shop this afternoon. So far there are three pairs with different kinds of stamped markings. All sweet and simple to add to any woodlands lover's collection:
***Giveaway news with mythical ties coming soon***
xxStray Arrow