My painted leaves are a big hit at our booth at High Hill Ranch! That is all I have been making. Instead of sending another batch of pictures of leaves...I thought I would share some pics of the process!
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| I cut out a piece of 18 gauge copper for the leaf using metal shears. |
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| Using a template that I designed, I scratch the outline of the leaf. |
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| I use the metal shears again to cut out the leaf. I prefer the shears over a jeweler's saw because the shears create shape in the leaf...as opposed to the saw which creates a flat piece with no movement. |
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| While the shears create "movement" in the copper, they also leave behind a rough edge. Lots of filing is needed. |
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| More filing.... |
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| Filing in the corners...I file at an angle to begin to sculpt a shape in the leaf. |
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| A leaf! |
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| I use a colored ink to create unique designs on the leaf. |
We will be at High Hill Ranch, Apple Hill, CA every day through December 11, 2011! I am already coming up with a ivy leaf designs for the Winter Solstice!
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