Sunday, June 29, 2014

Carrying peace ….

©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendants
As you can see from the photo above I have just completed a series of Peace Book pendants. Why Peace Books? Each pendant is unique: each has 4 leaves (eight pages); each leaf is made from different recycled metal - silver-plated copper or EPNS; some leaves are the ornate decorative edges of serving trays; each pendant has one page stamped with with the words "seek peace" or "imagine peace"; the leaves are held together by two jump rings which enable the leaves to be turned; and the pendants are on silver-plated chains that are 600mm in length. The tiny Peace Book pendant on the left centre in the photo above is about 30mm long and 14mm wide.

©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book - imagine peace
The concept behind the Peace Book pendants is that the owner-wearer carries a bit of peace with them -  as a positive affirmation and goal; bringing a little peace and stillness. In our world it doesn't hurt to carry a reminder of peace.

Closer photos of each of the Peace Book pendants in this series are below.

©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace Book pendant
When I make these pendants I imagine that they can take a little peace into the world.
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2 comments:

  1. Gaby Bee July 1, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    I wish I had your creative brain...you always make so stunningly beautiful things. I really enjoyed reading how these pieces evolved. Thanks for the never ending inspiration!

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  2. BarryJuly 7, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    GB - hi - sorry for the delayed response to your comment - been away for work and a bit of a computer clutch. One of the things I like about the blogs and art Facebook is that we can get to see how we each crete differently though we can be using similar found materials. I could never do your wee houses of soldered pendants - thanks for commenting and sharing. I love that from a small country town in Australia I can share with you. Go well and create well. B

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.

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