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The Essence of Nature (necklace)

Initial layout
Initial layout
The flask with the initial sticks was invested too close to the time it was inserted into the kiln which caused the flask to blow up in the kiln. The sticks were attempted to be saved, but the attempt was unsuccessful.
Layout with new sticks and twigs
Layout of elements in metal
After soldering
Trying the piece out on the body
Close up of detail and patina
Close up of detail and patina
Close up of clasp
Close up of detail and patina
Final piece
Photography by Brittany Lee O'Dell
Photography by Francisco Vazquez
Modeled by Jessica Schwartz
Photography by Francisco Vazquez
Modeled by Jessica Schwartz
Photography by Francisco Vazquez
Modeled by Jessica Schwartz
The Essence of Nature (necklace)
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The Essence of Nature (necklace)

This project experiments with casting live and dead things. All of the twigs and leaves were real plants taken from nature. Ferric chloride and g Read More

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