I always think of water when I use the antique pipes in my work. I think of wharfies and boatmen on the Thames River. I think of them purchasing the pipes from the makers on the river.
Antique one use clay pipe parts from the Thames River, London. Circa 1750 -1850. Painted with permanent Posca.
Ive added beautiful orange carnelian.
Handmade sterlings silver head pins and hooks.
Earrings length from hooks is 5.5cm