I have started designing metal embossed jewelry using pewter and copper metal sheets. It's amazing how versatile metal can be. I am using abalone shell and mother-of-pearl embedded into the metal and backed with wood disks for support.
The tools are incredible, and I was lucky to meet a woman from Mexico who has been working in this medium for quite some time. She definitely knows all the tricks of working with metal and primarily works with home decor items. There is a strong heritage of metal embossing in Mexico and Spain, and it is evident in the techniques and style that she uses. I have been able to adapt my own designs to this fascinating art form, and I am enjoying working in this medium.
I am currently designing pendants and pins that are unusual and lovely. Check out the photo on this page of some of my first designs. Sure to be more!
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