Sunday, January 29, 2012
ICAP: So, it's not a necklace....
I've been really wanting to make copper cuff bracelets for a while, so today I experimented with a bracelet. I etched the fourth stanza of the poem and some number 4s on a strip of 1 x 6 copper. I also realized that I was accidentally neutralizing my etching solution, so I strengthened it. WOW! I still need practice forming the cuff, but here's the result:
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Hi Sandi, All four pieces look fabulous. I am looking forward to photos from the exhibit. Have you considered continuing with more numbers? My poem "I am a number (II)" has just appeared in "Talking Writing", February 17 issue: http://talkingwriting.com/?p=29772
ReplyDeleteI am delighted that my poem caught your eye and inspired your art. Sarah
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look at your next poem! I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to make a necklace for number 4. The cuff I made was an experiment, but I used sheet metal that was too thin, so it's not wearable. I'll post once again once I've figured out number 4 for sure.