I am so glad that I participated in “The 100 Day Project” as the project impacted me in many ways. First of all, it helped me get through the unforgettable winter we just experienced. I had a purpose to work in the studio every day and once there I forgot […] Read more »
Tada! Finished, but not…
Finished “The 100 Day Project” with a feeling of satisfaction and happiness. But I plan to continue adding additional metal texture experiments to my binder as I think of them. Day 91:Used a brass hammer to texture the copper piece laid on the second side of the file I used […] Read more »
In the home stretch – Day 90
Can’t believe it is day 90 and a beautiful day at that! Happy Easter! Day 81: Rolling mill, metal word “Hope”. Use more pressure next time, aluminum is really too soft to use in rolling mill; Day 82: Rolling mill, decorative leave, one time use, I was surprized at how […] Read more »
Changing techniques
Trying out some new techniques that I have wanted to try for a long time. Having fun! Day 71: Hammered screw sideways on metal; Day 72; Rolling mill, 100 grit sandpaper; Day 73; Etched metal. Ironed the design on the metal using a laserprinted transparency; Day 74: Set of ball […] Read more »
New techniques for texture
Day 61: Rolling mill, two pieces of grosgrain ribbon, trace of wire imprint from backing plate I’ve been using. Oops!; Day 62: Rolling mill, tulle with accidental wire imprint; Day 63: Rolling mill, rice paper, one time use; Day 64: Rolling mill, decorative paper, one time use; Day 65: Rolling […] Read more »
Just rollin along
I’ve found a rhythm since I’m just using the rolling mill now. Pieces are ready, I roll them through the mill, patina and I’m done in a short time. Since I pretty much have a handle on the rolling mill, I’m going to try etching the metal next for texture. […] Read more »
Halfway through!
Day fifty and I am enjoying the process. In the studio every day and still coming up with more ideas to texture metal which is funny because I thought I would run out of ideas to fill 100 days! Wish we could put up more than one picture because I […] Read more »
On to the rolling mill
After experimenting with my Cuttlebug folders in the Cuttlebug machine, I tried using other objects and found only the folders work in the Cuttlebug machine. So on to the rolling mill which can apply more pressure. Pieces 31 through 34 are the last pieces using Cuttlebug folders. Rolling mill: thirty-five […] Read more »
The “Not so fun” stuff
I love playing around with the different metal textures and seeing them show up in my jewelry. But I procrastinate with the “Not so fun” stuff. I don’t mind annealing each piece of copper because I like to hear the hiss when I quench the hot metal in water. But […] Read more »
Exploring in depth
I am going through all the plastic Cuttlebug folders that I might use with jewelry. I can see using bits or all of particular designs. Read more »