Experimenting with Sheet Metal
I need to take a break from my to do list that has a very short time line. I know that sounds counter productive to take a break when I'm short on time, but I need to zap my stress level. Taking a mental break is therapeutic. Writing is a great destresser for me.
Recently, I've taken a few metal work shops. Before I could get started in the studio, I needed to buy a few new tools.....great excuse! So new hammers, dimple pliers, rivets and files are now in the studio. I eventually want to do some embossing, so a couple glass bowls with lids for the chemicals are sitting all clean on the shelf. Oh, and I bought some alcohol inks for coloring metal. It'll be an experiment. I'm hopeful for positive results.
Enough words, here are 3 very fast pendants from the work table. I can see all of the changes and improvements that I will make with future pendants. But, not bad for the first batch.
Recently, I've taken a few metal work shops. Before I could get started in the studio, I needed to buy a few new tools.....great excuse! So new hammers, dimple pliers, rivets and files are now in the studio. I eventually want to do some embossing, so a couple glass bowls with lids for the chemicals are sitting all clean on the shelf. Oh, and I bought some alcohol inks for coloring metal. It'll be an experiment. I'm hopeful for positive results.
Enough words, here are 3 very fast pendants from the work table. I can see all of the changes and improvements that I will make with future pendants. But, not bad for the first batch.
I whacked the edges with a hammer with a straight design and then used a different hammer with tiny squares for the center. Then I placed small holes in the metal down both sides and laced some thin wire through the holes. A couple of open spirals and blue crystals added some color. I arched the metal a bit to give a tad bit of shape and antiqued the metal. Did I mention the filing? Lots and lots of filing.
This is pendant has a different texture. I added some jump rings for interest. This design, without the open spiral, might appeal to a guy.
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