Enamel Coral studs

Finished Ring

I love the effect that the patina gives to the copper! it reminds me of the slimy mossy surfaces you see in rockpools. And the way the patina solution flows to the shape of the ring gives it that organic, unpredictable quality that you find in the natural world.

another chain...

...but this one doesnt tangle as much :)

with this chain i didnt make lots of forged twisted ends, because it turns out, those twisties hook on all sorts. Instead I folded the ends over and soldered them so that they can't be hooked.

Patina Earrings

Ring before patination

Patina Ring

For this next piece i want to make a large ring, like a showpiece. Using the copper and patina technique I'll get the same colours that can be seen on my patina necklace, the shank will be sterling silver. I would ultimately like for these pieces to look like a collection.

playful chain

These photos show the new chain that i recently manufactured. I wanted to try different links with this chain. I managed this by twisting, melting, and forging parts of the links. I think the chain looks lovely on its own, but i may add a pendant to it that won't be a permantent fixure.

the only hiccup with this neckalce is that the links hook on eachother, which would take time to untangle before wearing...