Variation on a Theme. Brooch. 8/8.

A family outing to the movies this morning meant it was well into the afternoon before I could do anything in the studio today. I was tired and not overly inspired, but certainly not unmotivated.
I chose to make things easy on myself by making another lightning piece. Then, for some reason, I decided to make them harder again by opting for a brooch. I used a slightly larger size of the same pattern used 3 days ago (Thors day!) for the pendant. No spacers in between layers this time, but three layers instead of two, as I needed some sterling on the back to take the brooch pin and catch. I anodized a couple of volts lower this time, so the colour is not quite the same as on the pendant.

Thor Brooch. Sterling silver & niobium. Double pin (steel).

Lest anyone doubt that this is indeed a new piece, let's have some proof that I am indeed staying on track and honest, with a piece per day. Here are the pendant and the brooch, side by side.

Thor Pendant & Brooch, pieces 5 & 8.

This photo illustrates how the two layers of the pendant are spaced, while the three layers of the brooch are not. Also, you can see the anodised colours vary between the pieces and within each piece.