This is my artistic representation of the Oxytocin Molecule. When we hug, kiss or even hold a loved one's hand, oxytocin levels increase. Due to this, it has been called "the love hormone." In fact, the hormone plays a huge role in all pair bonding. The hormone is greatly stimulated during birth, breastfeeding, and physical intimacy. This pendant makes a great "I Love You" gift.
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For a unique, perhaps more gender neutral look, this pendant comes on a Black Chrome chain.Choose your chain length in the drop-down menu. Custom chain options are available upon request.
This is a copyrighted Molecular Motifs original design. You won't find this anywhere else! 2018©
♻️ MADE FROM UPCYCLED METALS MAKING THIS AN ECO-FRIENDLY PIECE OF ART!
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💕 (GEMSTONES UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS) To make it a bit more personal, you can choose from 12 different gemstones that reflect the birthstone of each month to place on each side of the chain. You will get two on each side. At the end of each gemstone are faceted Black Hematite beads.
I select high-quality semi-precious stones from a local vendor. I only choose stones that I feel are beautiful and reflect the gemstone's natural beauty. Since not one stone is the same, every necklace is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation.
✦ DETAILS✦
• Pendant measures 2.5 inches across
✦ PACKAGING ✦
I package each creation in a jewelry envelope with an art card. All my jewelry is ready for gift giving-no extra wrapping required! All packaging is Earth-Friendly and made from recycled paper♻️.
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✦ HOW IT'S MADE ✦
♻️ MADE FROM UPCYCLED METALS MAKING THIS AN ECO-FRIENDLY PIECE OF ART!
My creations are made from upcycled metal that is melted down and turned it into something new and unique! This allows me to be environmentally friendly and bring my customers affordable, high quality, competitively priced, handmade jewelry.
Each piece starts out as a wax model. To keep the figure in place, wax sprues are attached to the model and then it is placed inside a steel cylinder. The cylinder is filled with an investment mold material that resembles plaster. After the investment properly sets, the cylinder is placed into a kiln and is brought up to 1,310 degrees in order to burn out the wax (hence the term Lost Wax). The cylinder is then removed from the kiln and placed on a vacuum table machine to get all traces of moisture & air bubbles out. Then, molten metal is poured into the mold to replace the space where the wax once was. When the newly cast piece is slightly cool, it is quenched in water so the investment returns to a clay-like state and is easily removed from the newly cast pieces. Each piece is then smoothed out and polished.
Each creation is meticulously made to order and lovingly handcrafted in my workshop.
✦ABOUT THE ARTIST✦
Molecular Motifs is a culmination of my love for science, art and metalsmithing. I am a certified Art and Special Education teacher and have my B.F.A. in Mixed Media and Studio Art. After teaching for nearly a decade, I decided to make my passion of making jewelry, specifically science themed jewelry, my full-time career. I absolutely love turning an abstract idea into something we can see, feel and wear! The teacher in me also finds a lot of joy in knowing that my creations open up a dialogue and give the wearer an opportunity to teach people about their jewelry.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to have the opportunity to create something special for you!
~Tera