It is that time again - the Art Elements Theme Challenge reveal - Fossils. I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone has created. This was a fun challenge - as usual.
Mom actually did the searching for ideas this month and she came up with the above idea. As long as you can saw it out mom the happier I am. Though again with the small holes - those are the bane of my existence when I enamel. Though they really give the person the feel that this is a fossil pendant.
I think I rather use a dental pick to get the enamel out of the holes than sawing out the pendants. I am soooooo glad mom likes to saw.
What the pendant looks like before I start the enameling process. After mom saws out the piece she then files and sands the copper.
The enameling process. I like working in batches so I can have an assemble line going. Thank goodness it isn't too cold out yet. I think it was about 50 degrees out when I was enameling on this day. Not looking forward to when it gets colder - the heaters can only do so much when I have the exhaust fan going (it sucks out all the heat - which is alright because I really don't want to die from the fumes).
Mom and I went to our favorite bead store to look for "fossils" to go in our necklace. We ended up purchasing petrified wood, leopard jasper and fossil stones.
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| I used crackle enamel for the pendants. On the bottom pendant you can see the crackle cells I was going for. Unfortunately the top pendant didn't get the crackle cells I wanted. I still love how these turned out though. |
Mom and I ended up using the petrified wood and fossil stones (the fossil stones are the triangle beads). I love the concept of the necklace, but I am not happy with the way the necklace lies. I think I want to make some lampwork beads to add to the piece and maybe some seed beads between the larger beads.
So, far now this is our piece for the Art Elements Challenge Theme - Fossils.
I hope you take the time to check out everyone else who is participating. Thanks for stopping by!
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It's gorgeous - the crackle effect is great - ivory glass has such good reactions! Love the necklace! Don't know how to saw especially that level of detail - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe enameled ammonites are fantastic! I love the crackle effect although the other one is beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteYour collaboration was utterly wonderful. Love the necklace.
ReplyDeleteYou and your mom make an awesome team! I am amazed with her sawing, and your enameling. These pieces are so impressive. And the necklace is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe enameled fossils are gorgeous and I love the colors you used. The stone beads are a nice choice to complement the focals.
ReplyDeleteHeck, I would have been impressed if you'd stopped with the sketches/drawings. Those are really cool!
ReplyDeleteI love the enameled pieces; the sawing is so intricate and the enameling is gorgeous. Even though you didn't get the crackle effect you wanted in the one, I like both finishes and think that they both work really well. Beautiful necklace!
Oh that crackle enamel is so cool looking! Thats a feat of patience right there - sawing and clearing out holes! Go team! Thanks for joining us!
ReplyDeleteThe plain copper fossil components look stunning. I have not seen such shinny petrified wood beads. I am off to check some out.
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