That's because those little holes are where the brooch pin will go!
And here's the trial fit for the brooch pin...
You can also see the back detail a little more clearly and my makers stamp. I tried really had to come up with a bail that wasn't clunky but didn't like any of them - so now it's a brooch BUT I will be making a slider bail to fit over the brooch pin
Next I need to build up some PMC over the pin fittings and then the PMC part is done (except for the firing!)
Nicola x
7 comments:
I love that brooch. Where did you get the pin components? I love how they are on that little ball that fits in that hole.
looking great!
Thanks both =)
The pin components came from silverclay.co.uk and they are the exclusive "Art Clay Silver Findings" that you use doing the level one & 2 courses.
The neat thing about them is the pin & mechanism is sterling but the nobbles are fine silver (so you unscrew the pin & mechanism and fire the embedded base parts in the kiln. Also good for hallmarking!
Nic x
What a great idea - a brooch. I love it, especially with your personalised stamp.
Hello, if you are interested in playing, I have an award for you over at my blog.
sandra
This photo does not do the brooch justice. Having seen it 'for real' it it stunning!
Awwww thanks Terry!!
Nic xx
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