I created this pendant using enameling techniques, including wet packing and cloisonné wire. My objective for this piece was to experiment with small glass seed beads to advance the visual appearance and add texture, organization, variation, and repetition to the work.
Alphonse Mucha was a Czech art nouveau painter and decorative artist best known for his distinctive style.
Left Design Ideation Process : Sketching
Middle In-Progress: Color samples and materials
Right In-Progress: All cloisonné wire placed. Beginning to place seed beads on flux enamel.
In-Progress: Placing beads with tweezers and clear fire.
22 gauge copper sheet, copper tubing, enamel, glass seed beads, brass chain
2" x 3" x 1/4"
2014
2" x 3" x 1/4"
2014
22 gauge copper sheet, copper tubing, enamel, glass seed beads, brass chain
2" x 3" x 1/4"
2014
2" x 3" x 1/4"
2014
