Spectacular Japanese Hop leaf that I have enameled. I used a transparent grass gree, the same shade as the real leaf. I made this leaf by pasting recycled fine silver paste to the back side of the leaf. After firing, A pure silver leaf emerges. I used a slightly lighter green on the back side. Strung on an 18 inch sterling silver snake chain. I can change out the chain, if you wish.
The pendant measures 60 mm x 52 mm, or 2 3/8 inches long.
A note on precious metal clay: ArtClay silver is a recycled product that consists of fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder. The clay can be worked like other forms of clay, sculpted to almost any shape you desire. The product is then fired at an extremely high temperature, either by kiln or torch. The binder burns away resulting in a pure silver (.999) piece. The silver is reclaimed from such sources as 35mm film and medical and industrial leftovers. No strip mining necessary.
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