noodling.
this is a place for works in progress or half finished ideas.
These are the next lot of cast pieces that I am planning to play with. Lots to keep me busy.
have been working with Nanette (https://www.instagram.com/nanetterietman/) experimenting with broom casting.
ab/pres-ence and the journey to its completion. Originally made from copper the final piece is made from brass.
Here are some ideas for the next few pieces.
Cast bronze this is the beginning of a work looking at corals and fungus.
These brooches are made from weathered hardwood found in the bush.
Taking inspiration from the whiplash curve this ring is also an experiment in cold joining. I wanted to create an adjustable ring that didn't look cheap or adjustable
here is some different ways of adding natural patterns to my work.
I will impress the branches (branchlets) into the soft silver with my mill
this is how we make the silver soft enough to take the impression of the branches.
the end result. Earrings? Perhaps or two pendants? I will keep you updated.
This ring is also an experiment in cold joining. I also wanted to create an adjustable ring that didn't look cheap or adjustable
The back of a the pebble ring. An experiment in valuing the common as well as in creating jewellery with cold joins only.
This is a pebble ring. An experiment in valuing the common as well as in creating jewellery with cold joins only.
this is my response to covid. watching the packages pile up, feeling overwhelmed, taken over and the fact that online shopping has become a form of analgesia.
Cold Joins. Experiments in cold joining
In a twist to the plot I am experimenting with returning the cast vine to the vine it came from. Will be interesting to see if it takes.
This is a piece i want to use for a necklace. It is a vine cast in bronze. I love the curves. You can still see the sprue on the right.
The curves reminded me of the Whiplash curve from Art Nouveau. The Whiplash curve is one of my favourite things as you can see I find it really hard to replicate!
This is the same links from a different angle
I then started to play with different link types to see if I could create something that replicates the curves in the cast piece.
I have finally narrowed it down to these two chain types. I find the on on the left more interesting but the one of the right echos the piece better but not enough.
This is a close up of the chain on the left.
again the chain on the left.
I have a new toy! a doming block. I want to try and make some organic shapes with it.
and adding a pearl will be a nice contrast with the beautiful texture on the inside.
Pearl and domed hemisphere
more experiments in impressing this is grevillea leaves
