2/26/2020
Today I finished work on a jewelry piece titled "No Hunting." The ring itself is cast bronze and the sign is copper. They are displayed together in a ring box. The ring is also wearable. It is the first completed project this school semester.
Today I finished work on a jewelry piece titled "No Hunting." The ring itself is cast bronze and the sign is copper. They are displayed together in a ring box. The ring is also wearable. It is the first completed project this school semester.
The giraffe has two indented spots on either side of the head, which is placed at the top of the ring. The sign is made to have the appearance of an old wood sign that has the words "NO HUNTING" carved into it. Both pieces are coated in a patina, which is simply a form of coloring the metal.
I had a lot of fun making this piece and I learned plenty. For one, I didn't know about using patinas. This particular patina (color) was made with some liver of sulfur, a substance that reacts with the surface metal to create the brown or black color. I dipped both items into it and used steel wool to take off some of the resulting patina. I left the sign darker than the ring so that it looks aged. The other thing I learned is that while the casting process is terrifying, I love the results. There is nothing like bringing an idea to life and holding the product in your hands! I believe it turned out well for the first project, and I am excited for more.
Until next time,
Sarah
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