Mark Poulin turns his sketchbook drawing of little squirrel into a small piece of wearable art in sterling silver and enamel. A longtime Artisans & agency artist, Mark has been making jewelry in Northern California since the 1990s, after the Loma Prieta earthquake destroyed his Oakland ceramics studio and pushed his work in a new direction.
For his enamel work, Mark carves the original setting in wax, casts it in sterling silver, and builds color with vitreous enamel fired at 1400°F in four separate firings. An illustration from his sketchbook is then screen-printed in enamel and fired onto the surface for a durable, vivid finish.
- Sterling silver with kiln-fired vitreous enamel
- This cheeky little squirrel charm is crafted in sterling silver and designed to delight from every angle, with the design on both sides
- At about ½" tall, it’s the perfect size to wear solo or layer up
- You can choose to get it on an adjustable sterling silver chain (16"–20") or just the charm by itself if you want to pair it with your favorite chain at home