Sunday, May 15, 2011

Mokume Gane wrapped in Sterling

This is a pretty pendant that I made with polymer clay using a mokume gane technique.  Layers of clay are imprinted and manipulated and then slices are taken to get these great designs in the clay.  After curing the clay, much sanding, and a resin coating, I then made a sterling silver frame and wrapped the clay piece with finer sterling silver wire.  I accented the clay piece with gun metal grey hematite stones.  I like the shape and colors of this piece and I think the piece is rather unique.  The next decision is whether to oxidize the silver, but, I like the way it looks now.  So I might leave it alone.  I still need to create the necklace yet.