I'm back.

The past couple of months have been quite hectic...I got married and went on honeymoon and now I am back to finish the second part of my Masters.

This part is more practical based for me with some design work documented. I have been in the workshop and produced 2 definite pieces of work, one that needs adapting and another one ready to be worked on.

The first piece involves 4 foot square pieces of 0.7mm copper that have an embossed design of the female form depicted. The figure itself has a patina of Worcestershire sauce and wood shavings on it. The outer flat area has been heated gently to create a warm yellow colour to highlight the figure. The 4 squares have then been fix together by copper tube soldered to the back on the outside edges. The piece hangs well on the wall and could be fitted into a frame if the client required.

The second completed piece involves a slightly different patina of essential oils. I used 4 different oils in different areas of the female figure that is embossed on a single oblong of 0.7mm sheet copper. The central figure is of a different design from the 1st piece but keeping within the same form of a total posed figure. This has then been riveted on to a piece of slate with copper rivets and washers. As this piece is heavy I have designed a stand for it to be displayed on but clients could have it wall mounted depending on the wall fixtures and quality of the wall it is to be placed on.

I am back in my workshop today to complete the third piece of six individual figures in a classical style that have a soy sauce and wood shavings patina.

The blog will now be updated on a regular basis to keep up to date with the progress.