three grape leaves and two viburnums
they are imprinted from some of the earliest leaves of spring,
so, 'before the wine'
$175
these copper leaves are delicately hinged together, and weighted at the bottom, so they hang in a graceful necklace, and fall back into the right place as you move. the hand-made chain started with plain 14 gage copper wire, pounded into a textured metal plate of my own manufacture. the copper links are connected with bronze links made from flat textured strips.
i've almost finished with another 5 leaf necklace finished with glass enamel and tiny glass beads.
i love the natural metal, but i am so enjoying experimenting with new ways to add color to my work.
too much fun!
