Lost Wax Casting: Koi Cuff Bracelet (final)

Remember that koi cuff bracelet I finished back at the beginning of the year?  Well I had cast it in silver after finishing my final wax model-making course with Pawel so he never got to see the final product.  This month I started the level two course for model-making and brought this bracelet in to show him.  He was pretty impressed with the final product and said it would look even better if I brought out the details using Liver of Sulphur.  It's a strong liquid chemical that coats on clear but turns the silver black in a matter of seconds.  You can then put the bracelet through the polishing wheel once more to remove the black patina from the high points on the surface.  The blackspace and grooves are left dark and definitely highlights all the details from my carving.  I love it!

Crochet Headband

Check out my new head gear!  Brigitte crocheted this awesome headband and gave it to me today, a tad bit [fashionably] late for my birthday, but no matter...I wouldn't have had much use for it in July anyways :)  Several years ago we were at the One of a Kind show at the Ex and I saw a cute stand where they were selling just this sort of thing.  I thought they were so fabulous and really convenient because I often keep my hair in a ponytail and then have trouble stuffing it into a hat.  I didn't end up getting one mainly because I had a bunch of other winter headware at the time but I guess Brigitte always kept it in mind.  Well I'm glad she did and definitely plan on wearing it this winter.  Thank-you!