Friday, May 3, 2019

Small book earrings

©2019 Barry Smith - Tiny book forms unopened on rust table
I have made time to finish riveting, grinding and polishing the book forms for my seven pairs of book earrings.

©2019 Barry Smith  - At the grinding wheel - nylon jaws on piers to ensue not to mark the silver-plate
©2019 Barry Smith  - Keeping the pairs separated
Opening the tiny books

©2019 Barry Smith - Bookform in the vice that has smooth faces
©2019 Barry Smith - Opening the book forms with a bone folder - appropriate for a book?
©2019 Barry Smith - Be Kind books open
So assembling can begin.

©2019 Barry Smith - Peace and love book earrings assembled
That will be finished over the weekend. Photo of the tiny 'kindness' book pendant unopened below

©2019 Barry Smith - Kindness book pendant

2 comments:

  1. So beautiful, Barry. My book earrings are still a favourite after several years. Wearing them always brings compliments, and always reminds me of you and Fiona.
    Carol xxx

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