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- Raw mineral jewellery - fossicked & found in Australia. -
I'm Dr Kat; a full-time scientist and part-time metalsmith. I enjoy chasing thunderstorms, science, geology, lapidary and fossicking. When I'm not working, lecturing or studying you can find me in the field finding rocks, minerals samples and objects from the Australian environment to incorporate into jewellery pieces.
Australian rocks and minerals form a fundamental part of my work and practice, alongside found objects within the environment. These are carefully cleaned and upcycled into unique wearable pieces of art. Wherever possible, item locations and sources are provided so that you can learn about the environment in which they were found and the processes that led to their creation.
My goal and purpose it to introduce you to the Australian environment, to learn about mineralogy, the rocks and minerals found and the places where they have been uncovered from the Earth. Come on a journey with me.
Vintage items are also a love of mine so are included in my work wherever possible - you'll see items such as vintage postage stamps, worked vintage china, recycled copper electrical wire and wallpaper (just to name a few upcycled items).
I hope you enjoy them as much as I love creating them.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I'm happy to help where I can! :)
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Shelley on Dec 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsEven more beautiful in person! I love that each piece has a history and story. New is boring ;o)
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Shelley on Dec 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove these so much! Kat was very quick to respond to my questions and they arrived in lightening fast time. My whole family are SO impressed with these upcycled pendants. Would definitely recommend! xx
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Katrina on Dec 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSuch a beautifully decorated piece of old china crafted into a pendant. This is another gift that I am sure will be appreciated. Thanks Kaz! 🌹
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Katrina on Dec 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought this as a gift and she loves it! Kaz does a great job of crafting carefully selected, beautiful old bits of china into jewellery. 💙
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Isabelle on Jan 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe earrings are beautiful! And they came quicker than expected. Thank you!
About fossickedandfound
Handmade raw and tumbled mineral, broken China and glass jewellery | Fossicked and found in Australia
Shop members
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Kat
Owner
Hi there! My name is Kat. I am the creator of fossickedandfound along with my husband Fabian. All jewellery is created by us using raw and tumbled minerals and found objects- all fossicked and found in Australia.
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Fab
Owner
Fab digs rocks and minerals. Kat and Fab's tiny home is full to the brim with rock and mineral finds. He's also a proficient facetor and craftsman.
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Rissole
Assistant, Customer Service
Rissole is our feathered productivity assistant. She is paid in millet and likes to screm for motivation.