Nature Inspired Brass Pendant

Jewelry Design

Nature Inspired Brass Pendant

Project summary:

For this project, you will be creating a pendant out of brass that is inspired from an object from nature.  The goal is to create a visually balanced piece of jewelry by using shape and texture to achieve asymmetrical balance.

Criteria:

• You must create at least 10 sketches to perfect your design before beginning your pendant
• Your overall shape must be asymmetrical
• You must have one or more negative spaces
• You must utilize surface texture (with stamping tools or the rolling mill)
• You will create a chain that is 18-22 inches, and utilizes a repeating pattern of links.  You must utilize jump rings in your chain
• You will use patina to make your texture stand out

Craftsmanship goals:

• Your piece will be free of saw and file marks.  The best way to achieve this is to work slowly and carefully while sawing, it will save you TONS of time (and frustration) in the long run.  Spending time on the beginning steps will insure that your craftsmanship of higher grade quality
• Your patina will be polished off evenly and well enough to make the texture stand out.  The best way to achieve this is to not touch the surface of your pendant once you begin the patina/polishing process
• Your chain will be sturdy and well made.  The best way to achieve this is to use the proper gauge of metal for links, and to make sure that you properly close all links

Due Date: Friday 9/22 at the end of class

You must turn in the physical project, as well as a photo taken in our light box room.  I will be demonstrating how to take these pictures.  You will also be including a self evaluation on your blog with the picture of your project.

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