This magnificent necklace, made using Eastern Repousse techniques, is being donated to the Midwest Heart Connection "Hearts of Hope" Event. Eastern Repousse is a method of hammering metal to add relief and texture. I started with a blank piece of sterling silver, drew out my design and started hammering (with finesse of course!). It takes several, and I do mean several, rounds of hammering from first the front and then the back of the piece to get the metal to move. After getting the design I wanted, I oxidized then polished the piece. Lots of work went into this baby. Hopefully this donation helps the Hearts of Hope mission! http://www.midwestheartconnection.com/homepage.html
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