Niki Ulehla likes to incorporate materials rarely found in jewelry with precious metals…ie. 22k gold leaf on pantyhose. “My work combines traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques. Using silver or gold in combination with found objects, gilded pantyhose or wood, my work explores juxtapositions and pairings. Found objects possess intrinsic properties, which I attempt to match, juxtapose or highlight with 14K gold. I work to create unique pieces that are simple and refined, albeit a little bit crazy.”
Unconventional Materials
January 9, 2013 by laurie
Ornamental Elements 
Reblogged this on confined [] space and commented:
Not 100% sustainable, but a very interesting and beautiful application of unwanted hoserie.
It would be impossible to guess what the background material was, if the description was not included.
Thank you for the repost.
laurie