These copper shapes were purchased like this. What a great time saver! I think the top ones will make some interesting earrings. The bottom 2 will be elements for me to use in my mixed media necklaces.
These sterling discs are 24ga and so easy to pattern using my rolling mill. For these pieces, I used skeleton leaves. Other things that make great patterns are light gauge craft wire, textured paper, paper with cut-outs, designs embossed on paper with traditional embossing powder, thin gauge soft metals, mesh, sandpaper. I could go on and on.
These are just a small sampling of the pieces I worked on yesterday. I figure, as long as I've got the chemicals out, why not etch a whole big batch of stuff. The same with the patterning. While I'm at it, why not pattern a bunch of metal?
4 comments:
skeleton leaves?
Interesting patterns.
Congrats on the order. Hooray!!!!
Skeleton leaves are found in the papercrafting/scrapbooking section of the craft store. I think they're made from real leaves, but just the veins remain.
Hi Vicki these are fantastic. I wish I had time to do this. You can buy skeleton leaves, however, I make mine. Very maticulous work.
Nicole/Beadwright
These are great! It makes me want to do some etching again. Can't wait for the new creations!
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