Friday, September 26, 2014

Mini metal books


©2014 Barry Smith - Stack of recycled silver-plated EPNS
I have been cutting up silver-plated EPNS trays for a job Fiona and I have on. There are always lots of off cuts when I do this. For some reason what the metal suggested was an installation of small metal books - maybe an artists' book (a library of small books). But I got side tracked because I wanted to see how small I could go.

Well as you can see I have made Fiona a prototype pair of book earrings and pendant. The pendant has the word 'wonder' stamped on it and the earrings 'joy' and 'read' - obviously the pendant and earrings are about the joy and wonder of reading.


©2014 Barry Smith - Book pendant and earrings
©2014 Barry Smith - Rivet book earrings (asbout 1cmX1.5cm)
©2014 Barry Smith - Riveted book pendant  (about 1.5cmx3cm)
And the metal for the library of small books; and more pendants and earrings in production.

©2014 Barry Smith - Book bits
And a stash of metal for our job.

©2014 Barry Smith - Stack of recycled silver-plated EPNS
Time for bubbles?

5 comments:

  1. Ahhh, yes, its Friday... time for bubbles in your world!

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  2. These are so cool. Hope you do lots of them.

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  3. Hello, Barry.

    These works have some profound taste. Long time might mellow the taste.
    It's a pleasure, and great time.
    Natural law will allowed to proceed further creative. Co-production.

    Japanese has dealt so the wood. wooden art is delicate.
    And, also the lacquerware.

    Have a good day. From Japan, ruma❃

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  4. My comment has vanished! I would love a pair of peace earrings, Barry, when you have made some. Please let me know.

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  5. VA, JM, Ruma and C - can't believe how far back I went to find I had neglected my fellow artists and community of friends. VA - Friday night is a lovely transition night and a glass of wine helps. JM - thanks - I do hope to get a few sets going. Metal and wood - noble materials. C - as indicated in a later comment - I have started your earrings. Go well in health and peace. B

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