Today is the day to reveal our metal prong masterpieces for the Metal Prong Challenge from Artisan Whimsy.
This was a new technique for me so I decided to go simple this time and make a pin. Now that I know how to do it, I will be making pendants. I really like the results.
I made this pin for my husband's boss, Sunnie, who is an attorney. Her friend gave her the sun rock and she wanted it made into a pin to wear on her black suit that she wears to court. She loves gold so I used textured brass and cut out some sun shine. I didn't want it pointed so I made it soft and mellow like she is in real life.I still have more polishing to do but I didn't want to miss the post deadline. When I pickled the brass it got copper on it. If anyone has any suggestions besides using the flex shaft with various grinders let me know. I have been doing that and I also used Penny Bright.
Thanks for the challenge. It was lots of fun.
Stop by and see what everyone made.
The Beading Yogini, http://www.thebeadingyogini.com
Caroline Dewison, Blue Berri Beads, http://blueberribeads.co.uk/
Pam Farren, http://www.re-maker.blogspot.com
Mary Harding, Mary Harding Jewelry, http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Dawn Horner, Northern Adornments, http://northernadornments.blogspot.com/
Gina Hockett, Freestyle Elements, http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Heidi Kingman, My Bead Therapy, http://mybeadtherapy.blogspot.com
Lisa Laffend, http://kokopelliegirl.blogspot.com/
Laura Medeiros. http://zoeowyn.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache, All the Pretty Things, http://www.allprettythings.ca/
Melissa Muir, Melissa Muir Jewelry, http://design.kcjewelbox.com/
Melinda Orr, Melinda Orr Designs, http://orrtec.blogspot.com/
Julie Panusis, http://catsmeowco.blogspot.com
Mary Ellen Parker, http://beetreebyme.blogspot.com/
Staci Louise Smith, Staci Louise Originals, http://www.stacilouiseoriginals.com/
Sherri
Stokey, Knot Just Macrame, www.KnotJustMacrame.com
Jo Tinley, Daisy Chain Designs Jewellery, http://www.daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Francesca Watson, Francesca Watson Designs, http://www.francescawatson.com
Jean Wells, http://www.jeanawells.blogspot.com
Linda Younkman, Lindy’s Designs, http://lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/
I will talk to you again soon!
Julie Panusis
That is a beautiful pin and I know your husband's boss will love it. I am an attorney too and I loved wearing unusual and beautiful non-run of the mill jewelry to court. I don't go to court much any more as I am mostly retired, but I still love the jewelry. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your positive in put.
DeleteI love the brooch you made. I would have never thought to use a beautiful button like that. It is a stunning piece.
This is so much fun!
Very nice Julie! I love the stone, too, and lucky husband's boss!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. You helped make my day!
ReplyDeleteMy goal now is to make beautiful pendants like yours. They are stunning.
Is your name really Koko? I like it.
Julie - this is a gorgeous piece! What a perfect way to show off that stone. Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a quick solution to your brass/copper issue. I've not encountered that yet. Best of luck. It's still gorgeous regardless. :)
I really like this pin, Julie. It was very thoughtful and creative, I know your husband's boss will love it. I don't have any suggestions for the copper, let us know what you do and what the results are! This was a great challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the positive words. I really appreciate it. I love working with metal and the more I do it the more I want to do it. LOL
ReplyDeleteI will post a photo of how I solve my copper problem.
Julie
Beautiful pin Julie!
ReplyDeleteTo remove the copper from your brass you can use a warmed solution of pickle and hydrogen peroxide. I have one of those plug-in coffee warmer plates that is perfect for warming this solution in a glass or ceramic dish. Once you're done with the solution you can pour it back into your pickle pot (the hydrorogen peroxide will evaporate). It should only take a few minutes to remove the copper. Be sure to keep an eye on your piece because if you leave it in the solution for too long it may etch your metal. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much! I will try it tomorrow and post a photo. I knew it had something to do with peroxide but couldn't remember the formula.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to be part of a sharing community.
Julie
Great job Julie!! What a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteOne advantage of being a friend of Kirk's boss is that she thinks I can do anything.
DeleteOne disadvantage of being a friend of her's is she thinks I can do anything.
Oh well, everyone needs some challenges in their life. It helps us grow.
Sunnie is the one that decided I could be her Wedding planner twelve years ago. I did it and it was huge. She also decided that I could be a Paralegal for a big case and I did it. She has lots of faith in me. She has made me realize that I can do anything if I want to do it.
Sort of like you, Kumi.