YOJ11-14 The Keeper of My Secret
Copper, fine silver, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal
Formed, cold-joined, liver of sulphur and ammonia patination
L 3.68 cm x W 2.25 cm x D 1.91 cm
After finishing the locket in Week 11 I said I wasn’t going to work on one of these again for a while, but the idea for this piece refused to stay quietly in the recesses of my mind.
I’ve been thinking a lot about secrets. What private little treasures do we wear close to our hearts? A note from a lover, or a totem object? Does it contain a memory or a reminder? The wearer gets to choose.
I love the shape of amphorae – very sensuous and feminine! The construction was another learning experience – not the least reason being that I actually made the clasp properly this time. Naturally, I now have ideas for two other projects I want to make, but those definitely have to wait until after the studio tour.
Currently available at: META4 GalleryMore photos:
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It looks like a peanut Dianne, perhaps it’s due to it’s color. 🙂 Very very neat work!
LOL! Another peanut experiment! Thanks Corra!
Dianne, what does it mean when you say it is ammonia patinated?
I mixed ammonia in with the LOS. I read about it online recently and wanted to give it a try.