This hinged pendant has been shaped, refined and filed to look like an ancient manuscript, weathered from age. I gave it an antiqued patina, then buffed up the highlights to show the detail. The patina is preserved with Renaissance wax. I created an ankh to secure the pendant closed.
Attached is an 18 inch patina'd sterling silver cable chain with a lobster clasp.
This is a substantial piece weighing in at 37 grams of pure silver. The dimensions of the pendant are 47mm wide x 34mm long x 9mm thick.
I have always been intrigued in ancient Egypt. The mythology, crafts and art of these incredible people, has been a source of inspiration and awe for a very long time.
So when given the opportunity to do a hinged project for the Metal Clay Heads bi-monthly challenge, with the theme of 'magical and mystical', this is what came to mind.
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A note on precious metal clay:
ArtClay silver is a recycled product that consists of fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder. The clay can be worked like other forms of clay, sculpted to almost any shape you desire. The product is then fired at an extremely high temperature, either by kiln or torch. The binder burns away resulting in a pure silver (.999) piece.
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