More work on the mask, so much still to do but it's coming along. Also at the same time I'm working on finishing more enamel pins and a production series. Woooo, stress.

Production templates laid out...

I've got the templates laid out and partially cut out, hopefully by the end of the weekend they'll be completely sawn out and ready for enamelling.

Production sample!

For my production project I will be making 5 brooches as a series playing on simple enamel color but layering texture through over and under firing enamels and then etching patterns into the surface with glass etching cream.

Here is an idea of the shape, though the bottom is a bit burned, oops!

More work on the mask...

I've put in more time on the mask, it's a bit frustrating because after nearly 3 hours I can't see a ton of difference. Still, I'll keep chipping away at it.

Blank Statement Pin, 2013.

Here is the main piece from my Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship work. "Blank Statement"   is comprised of multiple layers of enameled copper, utilizing the champleve technique, and layers of bronze and brass.

Mask basics

For my chasing and repousse project I'm exploring the realities and feelings associated with personality disorders and anxiety, specifically de-personalization and feelings of detachment and a lack of a sense of individual self.

To explore these ideas I have chosen to make a two layered mask, the bottom is a photo etched champleve enameled layer, the top or outer layer will be a chassed piece. The imagery is taken from a self portrait taken with a broken flatbed scanner several years ago.

Here is the enameled layer, just done being etched. I have to do some basic forming and sawing on it then add the glass!

Here is the chasing and repousse layer in progress, this will need more forming and then sawing out areas and finishing. The two pieces will then slot together.

Mask from the back.

Mask from the front

I suppose my biggest question is how to mount this so it can be worn. My professor suggested carving acrylic to make earpieces, which would work functionally, I'm just not sure how to incorporate that so that it looks like it is meant to be a part of the work.