Token Gift for the Everyday Metalsmith

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Token Gift for the Everyday Metal smith
Brass, Bronze, Elastic
2005
Project for cross critique with Maine College of Art; project assigned was to create a gift for someone/thing.

Red Red Cactus Rose

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full set....

Cactus Rose Vessel
Raised Copper, Heat Patina
2005

and yes this beautiful fiery red patina came out of the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit after being washed with lemon dawn dish soap...amazing the difference a soap can make

ring series...commitment....artificiality....

Cactus Rose Series
Sterling Silver, Blush Pigment
2005

Tristan and Isolde Commitment Rings
Sterling Silver, pigment
2007

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photos by Karen Philippi