copper-sterling silver

copper-enamal-sterling silver-18″snake chain

this pendant has two unique sides and it spins!

this piece is one-of-a-kind. the process in which the enamel was fired on makes it one-of-a-kind because these colors and patterns are not able to be exactly repeated. enamel can be fired onto the surface using a kiln or using a torch. i choose to use a torch because i can see the process and alter different aspects of it. the “gear” is made of enamel and copper and hangs on a hand made sterling silver wire bail. it comes on a 2mm sterling silver snake chain. the enameled disc diameter is 7/8″ and overall the piece is 1.5″ long.

more of these to come! more details and pictures of the other side at my etsy store.

enamel–steel–waxed cotton cord

very simple. it’s just a steel washer with enamel that has been overfired to give it a little bit more texture. enamel starts off as powdered glass. a liquid flux is applied to the metal and the powdered glass is sifted on top of it. it is usually fired in a kiln at a temp. of 1500F until it becomes vitreous. the enamel can also be fired with a torch with less predictable results. this is how i choose to work because i can actually see the process of it melting and i find doing things wrong sometimes can create more interesting results than doing them right. anyhow, i plan on making these in all different colors. and no…they are not edible :). the clasp is handmade out of sterling silver with a few extra loops to allow for adjusting.

copper–enamel–leather

so…i was in my studio today trying to figure out what to make when i came across this piece of scrap copper that i had made awhile ago, but i had done nothing with. i threw some enamel on it…drilled some holes…voila! the actual indent in the piece of copper was formed on the hydraulic press. i heart the hydraulic press. the clasp is handmade out of sterling silver with a few extra loops to allow for adjusting.

stainless steel- 16″ sterling silver snake chain

i found some nice stainless steel measuring spoons at savers and decided to make pendants out of the ends of them.