Our challenge this week is to learn something new. I mostly do stringing in my jewelry designs but have been wanting to try other things like making metal shapes.
Last week Hope and I were chatting about how we didn't really like the heart shape as it has been overused and a bit saccharine, though we both agreed we like the rusty crusty hearts.
But this is supposed to be a challenge so I decided to make a heart.
I've also been wanting to do more in the way of texture and purchased this texture hammer with my Christmas money. I have to confess I haven't used it until now. Sometimes when I get a new tool I let it sit for a while, kind of like I need some time to get acquainted with it before I use it. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does that!
I've also been wanting to do more in the way of texture and purchased this texture hammer with my Christmas money. I have to confess I haven't used it until now. Sometimes when I get a new tool I let it sit for a while, kind of like I need some time to get acquainted with it before I use it. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does that!
So I cut out a heart shape on brass sheet and filed, and filed, and filed and finished of the rough edges with sand paper.
Next I use the texture hammer-this is the front side
This is the back side which I like much better.
My Rusty Heart
I used the Ranger Cinnabar Patina and then the Clay Patina from the'Rusted Hardware' kit and sanded with a Vintaj Reliefing Block.
I'm not sure I like the color and might fiddle around a bit more, but I had a lot of fun experimenting.
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2 comments:
Alice, looks like you successfully met the challenge of trying something new - both with your cool non-traditional heart and with using your new hammer! YES, I am just like you..... I tend to get a new tool and then let it sit for a while before attempting to use it! I remember when I did that with my tumbler years ago and now the two of us are best friends. :-)
Yeah, I'm behind again on my blog-reading. First, thanks for the mention. Secondly, I also let my tools sit for a while before I play with them (and my wire, beads, clasps, found objects. . .I hoard it ALL ;) )
Lastly, your heart is definitely more in line with what I like. It's less shiny and perfect and more like the human heart, beaten and worn. Cool idea!
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