I set myself the challenge of combining transfers with drawn images and experimenting with a variety of contemporary enamelling techniques. The construction was also a challenge, making the hinges and riveting the black moth onto the piece.
The copper is first etched in ferric chloride and the wings are cut with a piercing saw.
With so much going on with the shapes, textures and drawing I thought it would be best to keep it all simple and keep to black and white. I am so relieved that it all folds flat on itself.It is the little triumphs that keep me going!
what a fascinating technique with lovely textured results.
ReplyDeleteAny challenges you may have had have been beautifully overcome. This piece is heavenly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of work!
ReplyDeleteI can just see one of those displayed open on my mantelpiece - although I guess that the method may be too labour intensive to market them?
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful....
Not so much a little triumph as a very big one - it's lovely! I am very impressed (and have enamelling kiln envy, but that's my problem). I'll look forward to the next wonderful enamelled piece you make! Sara x
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! It looks so magical and delicate.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty is all of that saw-pierced ?
ReplyDeleteacid etched rather than lazer cut?!!
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