Melanie Bilenker

apple, Necklace, 2006, gold, boxwood, epoxy resin, pigment, hair

tea kettle, Brooch, 2006, gold, sterling silver, ivory piano key laminate, epoxy resin, hair

rings, Brooch, 2008, gold, ebony, resin, pigment, hair

nap, Brooch, 2008, gold, ebony, resin, pigment, hair

falling asleep, Brooch, 2008, gold, ebony, resin, pigment, hair

clementine, Ring, 2008, gold, resin, pigment, hair, smoky quartz

chocolate, Brooch, 2008, gold, ebony, resin, pigment, hair

Made using strands of her own hair, Melanie Bilenker creates brooches, pendants and rings featuring delicately-rendered everyday scenes.