Paper Alchemy Jewelry

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“I create art to show my soul I’m listening.”

Paper Alchemy Jewelry Showcase

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This magical jewelry-making process involves cutting and layering pieces of embossed foil paper known as Dresden Scrap. This paper has been continuously made in Germany on machines 60 to 200 years old.

I have learned to transform this gilded paper into stunning jewelry patterned after elaborate 16th and 17th century adornments.

Each Paper Alchemy Jewelry piece is a work of art to display on your body or in your home. Paper Alchemy Jewelry creations have been shown in several prestigious shows, including the Smithsonian Craft2Wear, American Craft Council, and Palm Beach Fine Craft. I am currently working on new pieces and exploring new venues to showcase my creations.
I invite you to explore my collection of unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you have questions or would like to arrange for the purchase of a piece please contact me here .

Valerie Frayer

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Current Creations

A lavender crystal pendant evokes the sweet scent of Lilacs in the morning sun.
Lilac Morning
Gold colored pendant with amber crystal
Capella
A pendant representing Beautiful Calypso was a nymph who lived on the mythical Greek island. of Ogygia, where she held Odysseus captive for seven years.
Calypso
Jewelry Pendant with gold paper, black stone & monkey
Mssr. V. Noir
A Pendant which shows Thetis Mother of the Hero Achilles
Thetis
Pendant with gold color, face of Father Earth and Green Crystals
Father Earth
This medallion with a large Emerald green crystal as its center surely will inspire envy of its wearer.
Envy
Neptune’s mount is encrusted in Aquamarine and clear crystals. Ready to ride the waves of compliments you’ll receive
Sea Stallion
Fit for a queen, a large red almond-shaped crystal is the centerpiece with a smaller red heart crystal suspended by a chain
Queen of Hearts
Right at home amidst the elaborate costumes of carnival in Venice is this pendant. An octagram in shape, iridescent glass drops dangle from the star points and a topaz colored crystal with a dragon carving is at the center.
Carnival
M’lady’s fan is enhanced with a blue intaglio cameo framed by pearls. Iridescent tulip-shaped beads fringe the pendant.
Lady Blue
This door to dreams features antique lead crystals, Swarovski crystals, and a transom made from an antique Mother-of-Pearl gaming piece.
Portal
A gold embellished fan with an intaglio cameo mounted on butterfly wings. Cone-shaped crystals dangle from the bottom and it hangs beautifully from a cream-colored velvet rope choker
Flutter Fan
Can you imagine this gold and Emerald green butterfly flitting past in your garden
Emerald Flutter
This keen-eyed hunter swoops from high on Rainbow Obsidian wings and crystal. A strong and noble avian creature.
Obsidian Raptor
The Blood Moon glows red in the shadow of the sun, its beauty not to be eclipsed. Red velvet beads, glass cabochons, and a glass dome are added enhancements.
Blood Moon
A bold black and gold pendant with colorful dangling accents.
Black Shield
A handsome red crest embellished with red crystals and suspended on a red velvet choker.
Crête Rouge
This fierce baby is ready to defend the Mother of Pearl cabochon on which he is perched.
Petite Drakon
A bold piece worthy of the brave and determined. It is accented with topaz-colored stones and a domed crest suspended on a black velvet choker.
Lionheart

Previous Creations

Gilded Chickadee Pendant
Gilded Chickadee
Gold color pendant with honey colored crystal.
Pure Honey
Paper Pendant depicting Sea Monster
Ketos
This golden ship delivers precious cargo from the East with the scent of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in its wake.
Spice Trade
This lovely bug with its glowing Cat’s Eye shell and red rhinestone head didn’t crawl from under a rock.
Bejeweled Beetle
Pendant incorporating purple crystal
Passionate Fruit
With her iridescent feather crown, Queen Hoopoe rules her domain. Her body sparkles with a titanium coated sugar crystal Druzy and a small glass bead dangles from her long beak.
Queen Hoopoe
Drakon
M.O.P
Ready to swim beside her father, Poseidon, she’s adorned with pearls from the seas.
Eirene
Puff
Encrusted with Amethyst chips and mounted on an Amethyst-colored crystal, this dragon is the protector of spirituality. Serene and peaceful in nature. He balances emotions from a gold ruched velvet choker.
Amethyst Dragon
Little Robin Red Breast with his fancy crown and Amber-colored charm in his beak.
LRRB
Gold colored pendant with a Baroque Pearl containing a gold swan
Odette
A majestic armored bird stands ready to battle convention. Its topaz-colored crystal wing and garnet-colored eyes stand out from the flock
Battle Bird
Swan Pendant
Cygnus
This little dragon darts amidst the sea grass displaying flashes of green Malachite
Sea Dragon
 A luscious Golden Topaz crystal fruit pendant
Low Hanging Fruit
Sail away, sail away, sail away. Abalone, pearls, and iridescent beads surround this golden ship as it heads for the shores of dreams.
Distant Shore
Swan on Pendant
Ode to Louis XIV
Bijou Birdy
Rich red, black, and gold recall heraldry from times past.
Knights Crest
Memento Mori
Wife of Poseidon she is adorned with Opalite and ocean blue stones. She is a truly royal merwoman.
Amphitrite
pendant with crystal
Iridescence
Secret Garden
A warm gold tone crescent moon pendant is embellished with Opalite and blue cone-shaped crystals.
Once in a...
Dragon Pendant with a gold color and a clear crystal
Ice Dragon
Pendant with gold colored crystal
Helios
Clutching a large antique prism, he soars breathing icy fire and casting rainbows in the sunlight.
Crystal Fire
Happiness
Kaida
None is more elegant than Grace. Her body is adorned with fresh water pearls and she glides from an ivory colored velvet choker.
Grace
Pendant with Crystals depicting heavens Door
Heavens Door
Drogon
Nevermore
She is the fairest and largest of them all with a wingspan of five inches covered in amethyst colored crystals. Let her flutter into your heart.
Queen Alexandra
Front of pendant - A black skull on a gold background with additional small findings.
Memento Mori II

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