Welcome to my 2009 collection.  Discovering precious metal clay caused me to change direction after many years as a potter and visual artist. I now create one-of-a-kind wearable art in fine silver with the occasional bling.  The hand-forming of the silver clay uses many of my old potting techniques.  Pieces are fired in a kiln before the different methods of hand finishing are applied.  The end product is tactile, curious, wearable fine silver.   I'm very excited to be working with this medium now. Other pieces use vintage buttons, interesting beads and crystals, sterling silver or copper.  Some of the pieces (as with the visual art of old) are just for fun. These pieces can be seen on my Fun Jewellery page. "It's nice to use some of the old silversmithing training from art college days, I've spent years of working 'big' - the time now feels right to be working on art that can travel easily, stand the test of time, and give pleasure to many." As with some of our pottery, I have chosen, on occasions, to leave some visually natural edges - these are still smooth to the touch but give an organic feel too.  Some pieces below are experimental - all part of my development - and the price therefore purely reflects the cost of material.  In the main, my prices are based on time and materials - I come by my inspiration freely and am happy to pass it on.  Pieces are priced without chains unless specified.  Sterling silver chains or leather knotted necklaces are available. Commissions can be undertaken. Other  works are  available in the studio: hand formed earthenware, creative photography, drawings and paintings.  Shipping worldwide by regular airmail, per item $5.  Discount for combined shipping. Prices for insured tracked shipping by individual quote. Susan Bunten Borgersen, June  2009

Special Edition Ukulele Wearable Art
 for the 3rd International Ukulele Ceilidh in Nova Scotia

Fine silver, hand formed pendant Price varies slightly as each one is indvidually made.  $45 - $65	Sterling Silver Ukulele Earrings with sterling silver hooks.  $30

I have offered to make a small number of these pieces to support the ceilidh. Advance orders only.  The earlier you place your order, the more sure I can be to have them made for you.  Please contact me at sueborgersen@hotmail.com and we can sort out your specific requirements.  Sue For more details of the ceilidh go to The 3rd International Ukulele Ceilidh website

The Art Deco Collection

"Art Deco" . Pendant.  Fine silver with amethyst cz, sw crystal and sterling silver bail $45	"Silver Spring" . Hand-formed fine silver pendant with dichroic glass and sterling silver.  $45	"Dragon Fly".  Pendant. Fine silver with natural peridot. SOLD	Pendant in fine silver with dichroic glass $45
	"Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining"	Linked fine silver with malachite and sterling silver with toggle clasp. $110	Three views of an experimental bracelet: The rudimentary  text is written inside.
Pendant "Tea for Two" Fine Silver and malachite with text $85	"Gone Pear-shaped" Earrings -Fine silver with jade $25	Pendant,    "Everything's Gone Pear-shaped." Fine silver sith jade $25	"Still going pear-shaped" Pendant with fine silver, malachite, peridot sw crystal. $28
Earrings - Seahorses. Sterling silver $25	Earrings - Hummingbirds Fine silver, sterling silver and turquoisse  $25	Tales from Norway #1 (a work in progress) not yet priced	Earrings in fine silver. with sterling silver and colour pigment.  Turtles $25
Sand dollar:  Pendant in fine silver. Back bail.  $75	Starfish:  Pendant in fine silver with natural peridot and added clour pigment.  Back bail. $80	Flutter-bye:  Pendant in fine silverwith garnet CZ and added colour pigment.  Back bail. $80	Seahorse: Pendant in fine silver with natural peridot and added colour pigment.  Back bail. $75
Dragon fly #2: Pendant in fine silver with amethyst cz and added colour pigment.  Back bail. $80

The Celtic Collection

'A Rose by Any Other Name...", pendant: Fine silver, amethyst cz with colour  $45	"'Three Corners of the World"  fine silver, sterling silver  $30	'"Thy Shield and Buckler...", Fine silver, sterling silver  and turquoise. $45	"Gingko Biloba #4" Fine silver and sterling silver  using natural forms $35
"Silver Fish #1" Fine silver, sterling silver, agate, leather pendant $ 48	'Leaf' Hand formed fine silver leather knotted necklace from natural form $45	"TeeJay" Fine silver  with dichroic glass and silk $150	"TeeJay' Showing silk necklace with sterling silver toggle clasp
"Gingko Biloba #5" Fine silver $40	"Fern" - earrings.  Fine silver and sterling silver  $40	"Studded #1" Fine silver pendant $40	"Wild Strawberry" Pendant Fine silver, sw crystal  and sterling silver $45
Pendant in fine silver using applied shapes and impressions $150	'Beachcomber' Fine silver pendant $45	'Leaf with berry' Fine silver, sterling silver and coral $30
Experimental pendant with enamel $25	Reverse of experimental pendant	Fern Fine silver pendant and earrings with lustre glass set:  $45 larger photo available on request	nt Rustic piece with dichroic glass $30
	Earrings in fine silver with sw crystals and sterling silver hooks $20	Earrings in fine silver sterling silver and foil glass SOLD	'Oak' Fine silver pendant $45