Bee Wing and Druzy Quartz Necklace
2011
(Open Studios, Personal Studio)
12” x 1" (widest component) x 1"
23.5" long with handmade chain
sterling silver sheet and wire, fine silver sheet, brass sheet and wire, copper sheet and wire, acrylic, brass nuts and bolts, commercial brass chain, bee wing, quartz druzy from around Luna NM
acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, sawing, piercing, filing, hammering, chasing and otherwise distressing the surface, patina and oxidation, chain and finding making, cold connections, hand finish with scotch brite and 600 grit sand paper
