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Mostly Metal Category
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Under the Sea Treasure
Artist: Lori Owens (Springfield, MO)
Additional Top Pick, Mostly Metal
"... I first experimented on the brass disks with a patina solution, to acheive that aged, underwater treasure look ... I then stamped [them with] a very simple, yet important message (the real treasure) "LOVE LIFE." ... It took me about a week to work out the design for this and I've had fun designing a piece of jewelry that would appear as though it was from the sea.
"For the centerpiece, I used a 25mm brass disk and punched a large hole through the middle, [from] which I dangled a single 9mm freshwater pearl on 20 gauge sterling silver wire. ... A second dangle was attached the bottom of this charm to help anchor the centerpiece slightly and, since the green jasper [purchased at a road show] looked like seaweed, I thought it would complement the deep-sea feel of the necklace. The spiral components were created using 16 gauge wire that I shaped with the use of round nose and chain nose pliers. As I spiraled them, I added copper heishi beads, sterling silver spacer beads and hand coiled 20 gauge sterling silver wire. These spirals were lightly hammered and antiqued with liver of sulfur. I love how some of the spacers move freely on these spiral components. Adding moving parts to my jewelry design makes the jewelry free flowing and fun! The "LOVE" and "LIFE" charms were created using 19mm and 25mm brass charms that were riveted together using 16 gauge sterling silver wire. I then used sterling silver jump rings to make the chain and attach the necklace components. ... All sterling silver pieces were antiqued with liver of sulfur. The overall appearance of this necklace is quite solid, yet it is extremely lightweight. It is a treasure waiting to be discovered!" — Lori Owens
Review the 2006 contest details to see what this contestant was up against, and to start your plans for the 2007 contest!
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