Athough I've been working with metal for many years, I have only recently started my journey into hammering and forming and already, I'm completely addicted. I love working with metal. I am constantly in awe at the abuse a piece of metal can take before being transformed into a beautiful piece of jewellery that will last several lifetimes.
There are so many techniques to work metal into different shapes and forms and textures. The design possibilities are endless and the learning experience just continues to be challenging , fun and an absolute obsession.
The love heart in the image above started life as a flat piece of sterling silver sheet metal. The piece was annealed and then folded in two. The seam in the centre was hammered flat and the shape of the love heart cut out. It was then annealed again before unfolding.
Each side of the seam was then hammered over a forming stake to curve and give it the puffed up look. A hole was then drilled to fit the jump ring and chain and the piece was cleaned and brushed to give a beautiful satin finish.
The silver leaf above was formed in a similar way , however in this case a hammer was also used to texture the surface of the leaf.
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