Angel Wings
I was doodling this week and this design evolved from those doodles. I wanted to add a little extra interest so I added tear drops. The materials used were brass for the wings and copper for the tear drops. I added a couple of different textures; a piece of fabric created the texture on the wings and the copper tear drops have imprints from one of the flagstones next to the house. I really like experimenting with textures and thought it would be fun to combine a couple of different textures in the same piece. I felt it was important that the textures didn’t ‘fight‘ with each other, that is, that they were complimentary rather than two drastic opposites. I’m happy with how these two metals, with their own textures have blended to create these earrings.
I also experimented with patinas to create the coloration on the metals. As Lexi has told me, she often goes back and keeps working with the patina of a piece. I think I will do that here too. I knew this would happen, but I find it interesting how the patina on the brass is so different from the patina on the copper. Each metal takes on color differently and with the mixed textures, I’m fairly certain that influences how the patina appears too.
As a final step, I used my dapping block to form a delicate curve on the brass pieces. This way the wings sort of bow with slight arch. I like the look.
One of the things I wanted to do with these was work out another design to help me get ready to set glass in earrings. Size, shape, heaviness all play a role in how I will eventually create earrings from my glass pieces. These were fun to make and I believe I’ll continue to work on variations of this theme.
Remember, continue to aspire to be more as an artist and a person. Til the next time, happy creating all.
10 comments
August 9, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Sheila Tajima
Oh these are GORGEOUS!!! Your choice to go with brass on these is genius. I’m sure the other metals will be awesome too.
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August 9, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Wow, thanks Sheila! I am truly flattered by your kind comments. Thanks so much.
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August 10, 2009 at 10:55 am
Lynda Dunham-Watkins
I love them! I have to ask-how do you get the texture on the metal? Your pieces are like fresh air.
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August 10, 2009 at 11:52 am
Kathleen Krucoff
Hi Lynda!
Thanks for you kind words.
I applied the texture using two different methods. For the brass wings, I found a piece of fabric that had an interesting texture. I placed each wing on the fabric and rolled it through the rolling mill I have…it’s kind of like a pasta machine. The pressure of the two rollers, imprints the fabric texture on the metal. For the copper pieces, I used my rawhide mallet and placed each on a piece of flagstone we have. The pounding of the mallet on the metal caused it to accept the texture from the flagstone.
Thanks for the question. I look forward to finding new textures and using them in my work.
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August 12, 2009 at 3:04 am
Karen Phipps
I don’t know if I love your glass or metals more!
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August 12, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Thanks Karen. I find that I am enamored with doing both…it does cause some creative struggles for me, but I’m ok with that!
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August 12, 2009 at 3:50 am
Swati
They are absolutely gorgeous!!!
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August 12, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Thanks Swati! I always appreciate knowing your thoughts about my work.
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August 12, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Nancy Medina
Kathleen, these are amazing. What a treat to find your work and connect with you on FB! I love your profile picture with your lovely Bassett.
hugs from Flower Mound,
Nancy and the snoring studio assistants
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August 12, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Hi Nancy!
Hey thanks. Yes I’m so glad Jim suggested you as a friend. I too find your work amazing and look forward to following your blog. I appreciate your kind words about my work and my profile pic with Newton! 🙂
Hugs from Colorado!
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