Michael Michaud's Silver Seasons Collection captures the exquisite beauty of nature by utilizing molds created directly from botanical elements. Michael Michaud describes his work as "copies of nature" since his work is created directly from natural elements. To create his Silver Seasons Jewelry collection, Michaud uses a casting technique that is similar to the lost-wax method. A botanical element is encased to create a mold and as this mold is heated, the botanical element inside is burned away and a perfect mold of the object is left behind. Michaud then manipulates these molds into the unique jewelry designs that are showcased here. By creating these molds directly from the plants themselves, Michael Michaud is able to create copies of nature that reflect the exquisite beauty and intricate detail of the natural world.
