I wanted to take new photos of all my pieces to accompany these upcoming posts, but I’m currently on a vegetative vacational state. Maybe I’ll get to it later and update the posts with the new photos.

Anyhow, on to the post!

The Assignment:

Using only silver wire make a chain. Both round rings and oval rings must be used in the repeating module.

This one seems to be a nice achievement. People usually have strong positive feelings about it. Personally I like the end result but I’m strong about it as others might be.

Concept

My initial idea, which led to it’s shape, was as mundane as a cherry blossom. Simplified to only thee petals instead of five, as not to be too literal and more balanced.

Execution

The main goal was to practice soldering. So every single module of the chain was handmade individually and then put together module by module.

Being my first piece to be made, it took a while to be completed as I worked with extreme caution and was rather terrified of ruining any advancement.

It’s silly, but I’m usually scared of the mere thought of starting over again. It is something I can overcome sometimes, yet no always. And I’m aware it is crucial not to fear this.

To finish off the necklace was wire brushed which made for the mate finishing.

Conclusion

It’s a nice enjoyable piece with the added sentimental value of being my first piece.

Other related posts:

• - Retrospective: School Pieces (#3) Rough Stone Ring
  
• - Retrospective: School Pieces (#2) Band Rings
  
• - Suspended Moments