Today was pure fun. This pendant is foldformed copper, snipped around the edges fringe-fashion. The entire piece was hit with a torch flame until bright red hot, then each bit of fringe was melted from the edge until it began to ball up. The golds and reds are flame painted. After thinking a lot about what style the bale should be, it seemed right to hang it from a chain as though the piece was on the bottom of the ocean and got snagged in a fisherman's net. So close your eyes and think of walking along a sandy beach. Blue sky, hot sun, waves at your feet, when an object washes ashore. You pick it up... **This piece is a giveaway choice** ...but in the meantime you might see me wearing it! Check my March 1 post for details about the giveaway, and how you can enter.
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amy Belilove
3/5/2012 01:45:28 pm
Not too much of a stretch for me Sue since I live in Los Angeles. Very pretty and I love the sound of "flame painted". The piece does seem to have a nice flow.
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Larry Truthan
3/6/2012 03:25:52 am
Sue Show us your tool set. Micro Bending Break? Flame torch? Micrometer? Any foundry or welding stuff? Wire wheels?
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Vicke Sullivan
3/6/2012 05:21:41 am
very tribal! Nice job!!
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Oh Amy, thanks and you lucky girl. Smart move to the sand and sun; I'm so jealous!
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