enamel insect brooches
Using thin copper sheet, this brooch is formed from a single piece, without soldering, which gives it extra resilience in the kiln. The body is enamelled with a transparent deep green, to give a subtle likeness to beetle backs, and the bare copper is oxidised to a rich brown.
Handmade copper brooch, decorated with kiln fired vitreous enamels.
I love beautiful insects as jewellery.
Design sketch in progress, for forming copper insect with integral pin mechanism
I start the design by pillow forming a body volume, then just sketch in with pencil to see where I want the wings, legs, and how I want to form the pin mechanism.
The pin hinge and retaining clasp is important part of my design, inspired by vintage pieces in my collection.
