Friday, September 24, 2021

Fusing, finishing and friendship

 

The day had a few facets: trialing a deliberate metal fusing; finishing 40 plus giveaway inspiration leaves; and cutting metal to send to a friend.

The photo above and below shows an organic form created in the crucible when the silver melted off but the copper had not fully melted but rather fused together. I rather like the form and the lustre of the fused metal. Today I set out to replicate the happy accident - the outcome will be shown later if it works - the graphite crucible was too hot to handle this afternoon.

Whist the metal fusing was going on I was determined to finish off my giveaway leaves that had been on the workbench for a while. Process photos and the finished product follow. You will note the split leaves. The metal under the silver was too brittle. I was fortunate only to lose three leaves.




The leaves have been given a brushed polish look courtesy of a stainless steel wire brush.



I promised a friend that I would cut up some of the smaller silver-plated trays I have in my stash; and the rectangles of metal will be sent to her.


Some art days just have many facets.

3 comments:

  1. your fused copper form is wondrous ... as several thoughts came to mind, I decided to do a Google search on "1930s Art Deco abstract" ... which yielded some interesting images ...

    I hope you had great good fun with your further experimentation ...

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  2. Your fused piece looks great! Love it.

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