Following one week off from classes, the group met for Week Five! I can't believe we are half way through already! It was a morning split between our first project, the layered pendant, and project two, a layered ring. Having already done most of the sanding, we went on to adding some patina to highlight the dents and lines. I did not want a mirror finish on either side, so that eliminated having to take the pendant to the polisher. I personally prefer a more satiny finish, especially on this yin and yang pendant. Our instructor, Jo, gave me a bottle of brown/black blackening agent and a paint brush and told me to paint it where I wanted it to darken the pendant. Having only used liver of sulfur, this patina was a new experience....and I probably add "just a little" too much But never fear, we were able to clean it up with a brass type Brillo pad...excuse my lack of proper terminology! But this is the final result. I plan to add a double leather cord to it and wear it to my next class.
On to the next project - a layered ring with design and metals of choice. I decided to go with the same metal contrasts I used in the pendant - copper and silver. Having traced out my design, I set about preparing my piece for sawing. Now, sawing is still not my strong suit, but I am less intimidated by it and overall, I don't think I did too badly. I will let you be the judge. I completed the sawing and did a little clean up. This is the result. I will probably have to do some more filing and will probably lessen the width of the bands. That's it till Thursday (this week). I lost a week due to illness, but I am hopefully on the road to recovery. Questions and/or comments are welcome! Thanks for stopping by. Blessings. Anita
