Tri-Teardrop Enameled Earrings

Tri-Teardrop Enameled Earrings

For this project I made a pair of enameled earrings with three different blue teardrops. The first challenge I encountered was that it was hard to make so many small jump rings for one piece. The second challenge I encountered was that it was difficult to assemble all the jump rings into chains for my earrings. I enjoyed seeing all the different blues we have and using them in my piece. I learned how to use multiple enamels in on piece and how to match colors together. The first thing I did was cut out all three of the teardrops. Then I drilled holes in them. Then I enameled them various shades of blue. Then I made all my jump rings and assembled my chains. Lastly I Polished and Patinaed my earrings.

Multiple Red Teardrop Earrings

Multiple Red Teardrop Earrings

For this project I made a pair of copper earrings. I used two different red colored enamels, one for each teardrop. The first challenge I encountered with this piece was that it was very hard to melt the enamel when the kiln wasnt very hot. The second challenge I encountered was that it was also very hard to cut out the super small jump rings I needed for this piece. I enjoyed enameling my pieces. I learned hoe to cut out super small jump rings so that they look decent. The first thing I did was I cut out the twi teardrope then I enameled them both. I enameled them seperately since they where two differnt colors. Then I drilled holes in both the pieces. Then I cut out jump rings to make the chain. Then I Polished and Patinaed my piece.

Yellow Enameled Teardrops

Yellow Enameled Teardrops

For this project I made a pair of copper earrings. They have a outside teardrop with hammer texture on it and a outside teardrop with yellow enamel on it. The first challenge I encountered was that it was hard to get a thick enough coat of enamel to cover the copper but not to much that it leaves huge trivet marks. The second challenge I encountered was trying to attach the two pieces together. I enjoyed enameling my puece and put it in the kiln. I learned how to put the perfect coat of enamel on my piece. The first thing I did was cut my two parts out. Then I drilled a hole in both of them. Then I added hammer texture to one piece and enamel to the other. Then I made jump rings and attached them. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished them.

Raindrop Earrings With Enameled Center

Raindrop Earrings With Enameled Center:
For this project I made a pair of copper earrings with hammer texture. That also have a Spruce Green Enameled center. The first challenge I encountered was that it was hard to get an even layer of enamel on my piece so that there wouldbt be trivet marks. The second challenge I encountered was that it was hard to connect the two pieces together. I enjoyed enameling my piece and adding hammer texture to it. I learned how to enamel and use a good amount of enamel.  The first thi my I did was cut out the two shapes. Then I drilled holes int them. Then I added hammer texture to one and enameled the other. Then I connected the two pieces together with jump rings. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished.

Enameled Circle Earrings:

Enameled Circle Earrings

For this project I made a pair of enameled earrings with a brass center. For the enameled ring I used SeaFoam Green Enamel. The first challenge I encountered was that it was very hard to enamel such a small ring. The second challenge I encountered was that it was hard to connect the two pieces together with a jump ring. I enjoyed putting enamel on the piece and putting it in the kiln. I learned hoe yo Enamel on a small piece. First I cut out the two shapes. Then I drilled a hole in both of them. Then I enameled on of them and added hammer texture to the other. Then I made jump rings and connected them. Then I Polished and Patinaed them. I enjoyed making them a lot

Raindrop Copper Earrings

Raindrop Copper Earrings

For this project I made a pair of Copper earrings. They had hammer texture and beads on them. The first challenge I encountered was that I found it hard to make the tiny jump rings I needed for my project. The second challenge I encountered was I found it hard to drill four seperate holes on ome piece of metal. I enjoyed adding the hammer texture to my piece and I also enjoyed using the hole punch to cut out my shape. I learned the best way to drill multiple holes on one piece without messing it up. The first thing I did was I cut out my shape on the hole punch. Then I drilled my four holes and added the hammer texture. Then I made my jump rings and attached the to the piece. After that attached the beads. Lastly I Polished and Patinaed my piece. I really enjoyed making this project and I plan to give it to my mom.

Circle Copper Earrings

Circle Copper Earrings

For my third project this semester I made a pair of copper earrings. They had a blue bead in the middle and hammer texture all over the piece. The first challenge I encountered was that it was really hard for me to make a oval jump ring that could fit on both my piece and the bead. The second challenge I encountered was that I found it difficult to attach the jump rings because it was a tight fit. I enjoyed adding the hammer texture and I also enjoyed cutting out the circles from the circle punch. I learned how to make a oval jump ring for my piece. The first thing I did was I cut out the circle for my piece, then I added hammer texture to my piece. After I did that I made an oval jump ring and soldered it on my piece. Then I added my jump rings and attached the bead. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished. I really enjoyed making these earrings for my mom. This was one of my most challenging projects I have done in this class, but all this work was worth it.

Brass Octopus Keychain

Octopus Keychain

For my first project this semester I made a brass octopus keychain with etched spots. My first challenge while created this piece was that when I etched him he didn't etch all the way through so I had to put him in longer. The second challenge I encountered was that I found it hard it extremely hard to make a keychain loop. I enjoyed etching out the spots on my octopus and I also really enjoyed making the jump rings for his chain. During this project I learned how to create a good keychain loop and how to prefect my jump rings so they look very good. The first thing I had to do was etch out the spots on my octopus. Then I had to saw him out, then I proceeded to drill out his chain hole. Then I filed his edges and sanded him. Then I created a chain and keychain loop. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished him. I really enjoyed making him and he is one of my favorite projects.

Nickel Narwhal Keychain

                     Narwhal Keychain
For my second project this semester I made a Nickel Narwhal keychain with etched designs on it. The first challenge I encountered was that it was very hard to saw out the Nickel because of how thick it is. The second challenge I encountered was that I again found it really hard  to make a keychain loop. I enjoyed etching out the designs on my Narwhal and I also really enjoyed Patinaing and Polishing my piece. I learned the best way to saw out Nickel is to take your time with it and to be careful when sawing. I also again tryed to learn how to make a keychain loop that looked good. The first thing I did was I etched out the designs on my Narwhal. Then I sawed him out and filed his edges. Then I sanded him and made his jump rings and keychain loop. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished him. I really loved making my Narwhal and he is going to go to a good home with my cousin.

Final Project

Final Project:
For my final project I made 3 separate pieces. The first one was a copper keychain it had a red enameled heart on it with the my nickname "Dais" stamped on it. The second piece was also a copper keychain with two negative space hearts cut out with my moms name stamped on it. The last piece was again a copper keychain with four sawed out hearts soldered on it with the letter DLRR on it. The first challenge I encountered was that it was hard to enamel because it didnt look good the first couple times. The second challenge I encountered was that I was a little rushed on time. I really enjoyed soldering and sawing out my pieces. By doing this project I learned how to enamel so that it actually looks somewhat good. The first step to making my projects was I had to cut out all the circles. Then I had to make all the jump rings and the keychain part. Then for the first heart I had to etch out the heart and fill it with enamel then I fired it. For the second one I had to cut out the two heart negative spaces and stamp the letters on it. For the last one I had to solder on the four hearts I cut out. Then i sanded and filed all the pieces. These were my last projects for this semester and I really enjoyed making them.