ArtFire

This is an handmade collage that is 1 x 2 inches or 2.5 x 5 cms. approx. carefully applied to high quality crystal glass with a bevelled edge.

Each small element was selected and hand cut by Whskr to make an image that reflects the past in shades of sepia and gold, it captures a cascade of golden coins, a glimpse of music and the representation of a woman from long before our times.

The collage elements are glued firmly to the back of the crystal clear glass with high quality glaze, and the pendant is then left to dry under a pile of heavy books for 24 hours (to ensure it stays put!)

The necklace has a metal bail attached to the back with a strong adhesive ready for the silver plated ball chain to be threaded through. There is also an added layer of glaze to help keep the bail secure.

The ball chain itself has a 12 ins/30cm drop (it is 2 ft/60 cm long). It can be trimmed slightly for length, although the current length slips over most heads comfortably.

Glass and paper are not natural 'bed fellows' so I recommend that you take of the necklace as you would any other piece of handmade jewellery, by keeping it dry and wiping gently with a soft cloth.

I am not usually a subtle colour scheme person I do 'brights' to raise the spirits, but this time the pendant just didn't want to go in that direction! I added the glimmer of the gold and fragment of music, both treasures in their own way, and the statue from long ago when the Greeks and Romans still influenced the world is another treasure. So much to see in so small a space - time captured and help still.

crystal glass, quality print paper, glue, glaze, araldite, metal bail