Tidal

The process begins with a studio appointment at my workspace in Tallinn. It is a chance to look through example pieces, get familiar with the materials and talk about your ideas.

I then take an impression of your ear using dental alginate, a gentle material commonly used for dental moulds. The impression itself only takes a few minutes as the material sets quickly. From this impression, I cast a plaster replica of your ear.

The jewellery is sculpted directly on this model so the piece curves and rests exactly along your ear’s anatomy. Once the piece is completed, you return for a second studio visit to try it on and make any final adjustments.

Because every ear is different, the ear piece is shaped following the unique anatomy of your ear, becoming something that belongs specifically to you and can be worn only by you.

This close relationship with the body lets the jewellery sit on the ear securely without moving or pinching. When worn, the piece feels almost seamless like an extension of the body. It can easily be forgotten while it’s on the ear, yet its presence will be missed once it’s removed.

Despite its comfort, the piece is striking and a true conversation starter.

The process itself entails moments of wonder: seeing your own ear as a plaster mould is a rare experience. It also allows the wearer to become part of the making — not only through the form of the ear, but through the conversations had along the way.