Handcrafted art jewelry by Pam Lund

A quick introduction to some of the fabrication techniques illustrated on this site:

Etching is done on copper, brass and bronze sheets using a chemical used for computer boards. These hand-etched metal pieces are then patinated, shaped and assembled into jewelry resembling contemporary artifacts. Other etched plates are used to roller print silver sheets creating interesting textures and patterns.

Patination is the serendipitous process of coloring metals by chemical processes. In nature, this can happen when metal is buried in the ground, aged or exposed to chemical fumes or liquids. We simulate this process with modern techniques producing unique colorations on each piece of metal.

Repousse is a technique of forming flat sheet metal into 3-dimensional forms using punches and hammers. The metal is set in pitch to support the work. It is repeatedly formed, heated to soften the metal, replaced in the pitch bowl and worked again with the tools until the design is complete.

Assembly is done typically by soldering, which permanently welds parts together by fusing the pieces with silver solder; or cold connecting, which uses rivets and wire. Cold connections can allow parts to move and rotate.

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