When I'm sketching, I tend to let my pen wander, draw a shape, fill it in with little details and create a design. Then I draw it about fifty more times with slight variations until I create something I find appealing. I will have pages in my sketch book of one little shape, filled with little differences probably only I care to notice.
The Art Deco era still remains one of my favorite time periods of art history and a source of constant inspiration. I love the linear aspects, symmetry, geometric designs and overall style with its elegance and beauty.
This necklace I created by sawing out a piece of 20 gauge silver. I covered it with a resist to protect the silver from the nitric acid and only etch whatever I drew out of the design.
I also solder on two half rings to the reverse so I will have something to attach my chain to. I etch my signature to the reverse of most items I create using nitric acid.
After etching, I clean the resist of the surface. I gave this piece a satin finish by using a 400 grit, carbide sandpaper. It's not like the paper you would use for finishing wood, it's a bit different and gives metal a nice finish.
I use an enamel paint to push into the lines so they are a bit more prominent. I use nail polish remover to clean it up, assemble my chain and clasp, and now I have my own little representation of Art Deco.
I enjoy making some of my jewelry a little large. I like the weight of it and after wearing it for a while it becomes warm from your skin. I like to know it's there, a reminder of something I created, it's an expression for what influences me.
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