Rustnstuff: Carrying peace ….

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.

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.

When I make these pendants I imagine that they can take a little peace into the world.

2 comments:

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!
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

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

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Carrying peace ….

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