Emergence

Over the weekend Fiona and I spent most of our art time on a commission - polishing, drilling, riveting etc.

But I did find an hour or so here and there to continue some of my Friday effort. I finished the 35 small inspirational word leaves I started to work on.

©2014 Barry Smith - Thirty-five silver-plated ELNS leaf forms - after forming and first unfolding

I always love the progress from raw discarded metal to beautiful leaf forms. These small leaf forms are quiet difficult to make as the size is small and the EPNS metal is hard.

©2014 Barry Smith - Thirty-five silver-plated ELNS leaf forms - unfolded fully on the anvil

©2014 Barry Smith - Thirty-five silver-plated ELNS leaf forms - rough edges ground off

©2014 Barry Smith - Thirty-five silver-plated ELNS leaf forms - polished with steel wire wheel 

©2014 Barry Smith - Thirty-five silver-plated ELNS leaf forms - polished with cloth wheel

And when combined with a bowl made on Friday you can see the beauty of the Daily Leaf Words.

©2014 Barry Smith - Daily Leaf Word set

©2014 Barry Smith - Daily Leaf Word set

I plan to take a few photos of the four sets I have made and put them in my online shop during the week. A great feeling to complete these simple but beautiful inspiration sets.