'Val' Copal Earrings

Crafted from handpainted copal and wire-wrapped beading, these earrings are sure to become your go-to accessory for any occasion. Express your unique style and make a statement with these stunning earrings!

• Elaboration Time: 2 hour
• Dimensions:
  
• Technique: copal hand-painted heart
  
• Material: Copal
• Metal: Gold-plated stainless steel
• Please Note: Each pair is made by hand and therefore one-of-a-kind. There may be a few inconsistencies with each design due to the artisanal nature of each earring.
• Care Instructions: This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing.

Wire-wrapping is the artisanal technique of taking malleable wire and wrapping it around itself or beads to form unique shapes and patterns. It is a jewelry art form used to connect several pieces together without having to solder or heat the metal wire.

Lucina Montañez Mota is a talented jewelry designer currently residing in Dallas, Texas and native to Aguascalientes, México. Her designs are made to elevate Mexican culture with a touch of freshness and boldness. She prides herself in creating designs with quality materials so they last for many years to come.

Her main technique is fine wire work from which other techniques are derived such as crimping, framing, herringbone, coiling, urban filigree, and hatching, among others. Many of her collections include a nod to her Mexican background by including artisanal-made materials.

Lucina considers herself a lifelong student of jewelry design as well as a teacher in her local community. She currently teaches several beginner classes for jewelry making in Dallas and aims to continuously improve her techniques and her teachings.

“I want to be a part of your special days and help highlight your beauty by framing it with Motcy Designs,” she says. Making jewelry has allowed her dreams to come true and all her current and future clients play a role in her joy.