Saving Rainier Lupine Small Fringe Earrings

Matte Cobalt and saving Blue Beads.

Blooming in shades of pink, blue and purple, beautiful lupine grows everywhere in Mt. Rainier's subalpine wildflower meadows, and is a staple in many Pike Place Market bouquets. While my family has yet to camp at Mt. Rainier, we have loved visiting the picturesque sleeping volcano for quite a few hikes, both sunny and snowy. The multi-colored landscape of my favorite blue lupine and other local wildflowers never disappoints!

I handmake each fringe earring with numerous Japanese Toho Aiko glass beads, the highest quality and most uniform seed bead available. My original design hangs from a delicate 14kt gold filled ear wire. Each earring measures 3 1/2 inches long and approximately 3/4 inches wide.