Completed filigree pieces

[afmetalsmith]

Some finished stuff! (By the way, all of these are potentially for sale, as soon as I settle on their prices.)

	Filigree Scent/Aromatherapy Locket with Garnet A locket designed to hold a pad infused with scent or aromatherapy oils. The pad is approx. 1 inch or 25 mm round. The open filigree allows a maximum of scent to perfume the area, while protecting it from one's skin (and vice-versa). 1.25 x 1.5 inches (33 x 38 mm). Sterling silver, garnet.
	Filigree Hairstick: Detail A close-up of the heart filigree, made of 3 weights of handmade filigree wires. Approx. 1.25 in. (30 mm). Sterling silver.
	Filigree Snowflake: Star Handmade filigree star with the six-fold symmetry typical of snowflakes. 1.75 x 2.125 inches (45 x 55 mm). Sterling silver.

Comments

[porcupinegirl.livejournal.com]

damnit, i was totally toying with the idea of making scent lockets :p we seem to be on the same wavelength or something. yours is gorgeous, though. i LOVE that you incorporated the filigree into the bail. i'm a sucker for details.

y'know, i never really liked filigree until i saw your pieces.

[afmetalsmith.livejournal.com]

So make some! I've done several, though this is the first one I did using a standard locket approach to the hinge and catch. The others rotate. I'm working on 4 more of that type now- it's what I hope to make progress on today, if I make it into the studio...

But there's room for lots of scent lockets in the world, and I'd love to see what you came up with!

[afmetalsmith.livejournal.com]

Also, thanks for the compliment on the filigree! I'm nmore interested in it as a technique- and framework for plique- than its looks, too- although I do love huge and feather-weight earrings. :)