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[cybik]

This is something I've had sitting in my toolbox for a while. I made it in the winter and set it to one side because I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with it, but I do feel that it's unfinished. Give me advice!

Comments

[cheekbones3]

Can you not set something in it, surrounded by a contrasting colour? Some sort of resin, or something malleable that can set, around a central stone?

[cybik]

There's no room to set anything in the centre, as the space is too small. I might be able to put resin in. I'll play with coloured water or something, see how it looks..

[littlemsmortis]

Could you oxidize parts of it to accentuate the curves with black shading? I really like the shape as it is.

[moussaka_thief]

agree. the shape as is = very cool. Oxidising it would look great.

[meico]

Awesome piece. :)

Advice: Oxidize, polish, oxidize, polish, repeat then wax.
That should really bring out the shapes and contours.

[andabusers]

That's really cool. I think it's perfect. If anything, maybe something set on the very top as in the bit facing the wearer? Sort of like a secret. :)

[andabusers]

Ooh, or, make the middle Vish shape rough or bobbled like ostrich skin x loads? I'm not much of a fan of oxidized silver, I always think it looks better all bright.

On a related note, I thought these were cool: http://www.dazzle-exhibitions.com/imgtimothy.html

[cybik]

I was thinking that if I were to oxidise it I would make sure I only made the inner parts actually black and have the edges and outer parts of the petals bright..

Oh yes, I like those! I have various bits of clock and watch pieces to play with..

[cybik]

Also, the roughness thing I'm not sure how I would do. I know how I would do it if I were to make it again, because I could texture the sheet before cutting it, but it might be too late on this piece. I'll probably make something similar again, though, and I'll try that.