
I started out with some thicker gauge copper sheet and cut out the circles. I pounded it out into disc form. I used my Dremel and drilled two sets of holes on each end. I did not do just one on each end so the discs would not twist around on my wrist.
I used the Ecru color, stamped the images on the clay, and then used the other end of a pastry tip to make the clay circles. I used some glue to make sure they stayed on the metal discs. I cut the middle parts of the clay circles out to make sure they were a little smaller than the copper discs. Baked them at the recommended temp and let cool. I used burnt umber, transparent red oxide, interference green oxide, and then some blue fluid acrylic. I wiped the excess off with a wipe. I let it dry for a little bit and then use a fine grit sand paper on the surface to get it that smooth ivory look.
I had some coconut beads and used that with copper wire to do the cold joining. I did not have the right pliers, so the wire wrapping is a little rough. BTW, the stamps I used are from Barbara McGuire.
I will post later on what I did at her workshop. Great piece.
3 comments:
Love how this bracelet turned out! Copper is fun and you gave this a great look!
Connie
oh... that is awsome!
I love the new bracelet. Don't you just love it when you can finally incorporate something cool you did prior with what you are working on now and create something you are finally satisfied with? I love metal and wish I had the oportunity to learn more about working with it. I love to watch the motorcycle shows where they shape their own custom parts from flat sheets. Once again, great bracelet!
Judi Foster
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