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Here's a scrap piece of copper with the design.
Update #1 Stamped Design
Hi Eden,
Here's what I did today on the charm.
This will be in 3 parts, since I can't upload too many pictures at once.
I made the primitive type of handmade tool to impress the design. I annealed the metal and stamped a sample on copper.
posted on Jun 28th 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
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Sample cut out
Update #2 Sample cut out
I sawed the circle out for the sample.
posted on Jun 28th 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
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Sample hammered on copper view 2
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Sample hammered on copper view 1
Update #3 Copper Sample Hammered
Here's the sample hammered. I like the way the hammering looks with it.
Please tell me what you think of the way the design came out. Once I have your go ahead, I'll pierce a hole and add a jumpring, so we can see how that will fit.
Thanks,
Mary Lu
posted on Jun 28th 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
Update #4 Sample 2
Here is the second sample.
Tell me what you think.
-Mary Lu
posted on Jun 30th 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
Update #5 Samples 1 and 2
Here are the two samples side by side, so you can compare.
-Mary Lu
posted on Jun 30th 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
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Copper sample with chain
Update #6 Copper sample with chain
Good morning,
Here is the copper with a jump ring and shown on a chain. Looks like plenty of room for the jumpring.
If it's okay with you, then I'll make a silver charm in the same way.
Thanks,
Mary Lu
posted on Jul 02nd 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
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Silver charm without patina (gold tones are reflections)
Update #7 silver charm with two finishes
Hello Eden,
Here is the charm in sterling silver, with a thinner jumpring.
First, a note about my poor photography skills. Sterling silver is highly reflective and really hard to photograph. The photo without a patina has yellow gold tones, but that is the light reflecting. In reality, it's ALL the same color silver, there is no gold tone.
The bright reflective surface makes it a little harder to see the design, as well as harder to photograph. That's why the photo with the patina shows the design better.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Thank you,
Mary Lu
posted on Jul 02nd 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
Update #8 charm with patina
The charm with the dark antiqued patina. There are highlights of silver in person.
posted on Jul 02nd 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
Update #9 Final picture
Hi Eden,
Here is the final picture for our Creation Story. The pendant will ship in a little gift box and will be sent today.
It's been a pleasure working with you. I felt like I had a partner in the studio!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Thank you,
Mary Lu
posted on Jul 03rd 2012 by Mary Lu Wason Studio Art Jewelry
