I tend to categorise the above small silver-plated metal books in both my Mindful Metal and Artists' Books online shop categories because they have both function and form.
From a function perspective, because each small book (about 4.5cm high, 3.7cm wide and 2.5cm across page opening) has a word stamped on the centre page, each is meant to encourage contemplation on or holding onto that word of the action it invokes. Each book could be used as part of meditation; or sit beside one's bed or computer to encourage a gentle focus on the word. Because each book is unique and hand made from silver-plate from salvaged placemats I also see then as small 3D artists' books - small sculptural pieces.
A few process photos follow. I usually tape the three book leaves together to hold them firm when I drill and rivet the book leaves together.
A couple more photos of four of the completed books follow.
At least one of each of the books (shine, love, hope and dream) can be found in my online shop.
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