Chain Bracelet

Description: It's a small bracelet with what was called an infinity chain. I used small silver jump rings with the larger coppery ones in between them. It's about 5-6 inches, and likely under the required length due to the fact that I have pretty small wrists and did this so that it would fit me better.

Challenges: I had issues with the small jump rings at first due to how little they were, but I got used to working with them and overcame that. 

Successful: I believe that the overall outcome of it is decent and am relatively happy with it. I like the chain pattern as well las the contrast of the colors and jump ring sizes.

Enameled Pop Art Pin

Description: My pin is a cutesy looking bee. It's enameled black and yellow appropriately, along with red blush and blue wings. 

Idea Behind Design: The idea behind this is that cutesy things are popular with others. I decided on making a cute bee specifically due to a certain inside joke I have about them with a friend. 

What I Liked About Enameling: I enjoyed the outcome more than the process. I didn't dislike the process, but I didn't like it either. The outcome of the enamel and how glossy it was was satisfying. I also liked how the colors making the design coming together. 

What I Disliked About Enameling: I didn't quite enjoy the process of enameling it because it was a bit tedious, but I also didn't particularly dislike it.

Pierced Pendant

Description: The design of my pendant is a simple triangle with a maze-like pattern in the center. The positive space is the triangle on top, which is the copper sheet. The negative space is the brass triangle underneath, which can be seen through the maze-like pattern that I carved out.

Riveting: I riveted this piece together by drilling holes in the three corners of the triangle, and one in the centre. I then put th wire in the holes, cut them according to the size needed, and hammered them down to flatten them.

Challenges: I had an issue with turning the project in on time. I struggled with this because I was sick and lost a few work days. I overcame this by coming in during a free class period I had and finishing up the pendant.

Favorite Part: My favorite part of this piece is the general design of. I enjoy the geometric shape of it, it's aesthetically pleasing to me.