Title: Strawberry K Date: 01/2004 Dimensions: 2.5" H x 2" W Materials: hammered copper Technique: a design was sketched onto newsprint and then used as a stencil on thin copper sheet; the design was cut, sanded, buffed and then textured Goal: Students were asked to incorporate their initials into a design (note that the stem of the strawberry is a "K"); to learn the basics of cutting, sanding, and buffing metal | Title: Spiky Winged Comb Date: 03/2004 Dimensions: 3.5" W x 2.5" H Materials: copper, brass, crushed colored stone Technique: The bottom wing pieces were cut. A backing was soldered to the copper wings. The top piece was then soldered to the bottom wings, and finally, the handle and prongs were attached. The piece was brushed with dilute acid, darkening the handle and prongs, then sanded. Crushed stone, mixed with resin, was added to the piece, and finally, the piece was sanded and buffed. Goal: to learn about working with different temperature solders; explore line and form; practice stone inlay technique |
This piece, created for a senior-level high school jewelry course, won a Scholastic Arts Award Silver Key in the fall of 2005