Monday, January 23, 2012

Circles. Pendant. 23/23.

Circle Pendant 1. Sterling silver. Rubber cord.
I needed something fast today, as circumstances left me short of time again. For inspiration, I went back to some of the class exercises my tutor, Soham Harrison, gave us to do when I was in about my 2nd year at CIT, and he was filling in as our teacher for a couple of weeks.

There's several of these exercises, all good ones, and one in particular that I've meant to come back to and try to do properly - or at least better than I managed in class. It was Soham's birthday yesterday, so maybe that's why I thought of it.
(Happy Birthday, Soham, and many more!)

He suggested we make a 40mm diameter circle in a heavier gauge wire, and then use some thinner wire to make a design within the confines of that circle. It was a great exercise in terms of design and soldering technique. At the time, I did one in brass, and my soldering was terrible. I had another go at it tonight, in sterling silver. Still not perfect, but certainly better than the previous one. Also, it is a form it would be possible to play with almost endlessly, coming up with different ways of filling the circle. I might just do a few more of these. It could be a great fall-back choice for days when I'm stuck for ideas.


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5 comments:

  1. KazzaBJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I don't think my last comment made it. I love this piece of jewellery Betty. I'm so glad we got talking at the meeting today and I can't wait to see some of your jewellery. You are very talented.

    Cheers.............Karen

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    1. Betty McKeoughJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:37 AM

      Thanks Karen. I tried to reply to your comment last night, but the page just wouldn't load properly, so here I am 24 hours later having another go! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad we got talking, too. I hope we shall do so again, so that I have a chance to find out more about you. I'm intrigued to know about your recent studies. It seems to me you've been working your way through some really positive, life changing and life-affirming tasks. Good for you! You're an inspiration. :)

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    I have a weakness for circular designs. This is lovely!

    Antonia

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    1. Betty McKeoughJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:47 AM

      Aha! *nods & scribbles notes* A weakness, eh? Another entry on the list of "A's buttons and how to press them". *Evil grin*. Then, m'dear, I shall have to make more circles. I was planning to do so anyway. This is added incentive. Oooh - I came up with a doozy while I was typing this. I may just have to make and blog it sometime in the future and see whether you pick it up as what came into my head while I made this reply post.....*G*

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  3. KazzaBJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Thanks Betty - I have changed a lot during the last 11 years and it's a continuing cycle. A lot of positive changes and life changes. Look forward to getting to know you too and I love the latest jewellery you have posted. Do you sell your jewellery?

    Cheers............Karen

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