Enameling

This semester I am taking the Enameling class. Enameling is not as easy as I thought, but I enjoy it very much. There are many different techniques and surface finishes. We didn't get try try them all this semester, but hopefully one day...

So, this is my wall piece, inspired by the picture of the old stained glass window, that I took. Also, as you can see, it shows the Victorian Era influence.

*The flower is made out of 28 gauge copper, with the hammered and stamped texture, covered with several coats of the transparent enamel.
*The middle of the flower is also made out of 28 gauge copper, textured, domed, covered with the transparent enamel, and then the design is added on top with the opaque enamel.
*The leaves are made out of 18 gauge copper, covered with the opaque enamel.
*Wooden base is painted black.

And this is how it looks on the wall)

SOLANGE AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE

SOLANGE AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE JEWELRY DESIGNERS. HERE ARE SOME OF HER PIECES:

'Hot Lips' ring is one of her most iconic creations, earning itself a place in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

Antique Jewelry

I personally love Antique Jewelry. It is one of the greatest sources of inspiration for me. I spend hours online browsing for the interesting and unique designs. Sometimes I end up buying the pieces I fall in love with, that's why I'm always broke( 

Here are some examples of the finest craftsmanship of our ancestors:

Amazing Jewelry by Kim Eric Lilot

One of a Kind jewelry from the Memento Mori collection.

"A Beautiful Ending"

"EPIPHANY"

"Memento Mori - Tribute to a Genius"

Ukraine

I was born in Ukraine, so I just wanted to share a few of my favorite places from Home #1

Aaaaah! Happy memories...