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More processes for pierced pendant

As stated earlier in the blog, the students glue two pieces of metal together and make one design twice (at the same time). This method is different than previous ones. Previously, the students completed two different designs for each project—one for themselves, one for the shop. This current method has...

The launch of the Jewelry Shop!!

Today, Ms. Burns will launch the jewelry shop. Six out of eleven students have decided to sell some of their work. Everyone participated in developing the shop, the questions, and how they wanted to be photographed. Along with this shop, the classes work is included at the MCC on Main...

Kayley’s pendants in progress

Kayley wishes to adhere more shapes, textures and color to her pierced pendant design. She also created a dichroic glass shape for the center—as an emphasis point. When discussing her work, we talked about how she could use various media to abstractly visualize a turtle’s shell. I love her use...

Pierced pendant critique

Today, Ms. Burns had a critique of the students’ work. Many of the students have almost completed their pierced pendant design and will be filing, separating, adhering a clasp, and picking a hanging strap. As a group, they discussed: negative space, repetition, symmetrical / asymmetrical balance, types of line, and...

The process of piercing metal

Ms. Burns described the process as such: 1. Draw your idea using a pencil. Make sure the shapes that need to be pierced are clear and understandable. 2. Cut our your drawing leaving a bit of space around the drawing. 3. Use the aviation sheers to cut the type of...

Dichroic Pendant Showcase!!

This post is to celebrate the great work the students completed. Ms. Burns designed a showcase exhibiting the diverse Dichroic Pendants right out front of the Main Office at the High School. It looks great and the creative work does too. Additionally, the students work is being exhibited at MCC...