Lisa / Studio Notes 

 Holiday Ornaments

I love the "hands on" etching process that I use to create these beautiful Holiday Ornaments. 

My friend Sephi, of ARTZOOO cuts out my Red Brass, Copper and Silver Nickel shapes.  After I clean and file, I begin by drawing my designs directly onto the metal with a paint pen. The ink from the pen prevents that area on the ornament from being etched.

 Next, I prepare the etching solution using kosher salt.

 Then, I hook up the converter that will generate low voltage current.

 After plugging in the convertor, the salt water etching process begins. The electric current slowly erodes the copper from the metal, making the drawing take shape. 

 After sanding, filing, and a bit more magic, my ornaments are complete.  They are ready for you to enjoy this holiday season.

To learn more about the process click on Salt Water Etching.

One of my favorite things is working and creating in my studio, but its a very rare summertime activity for me.  I am usually enjoying time with may family because soon enough, everyone will be back in school.  I have been working on a new jewelry collection, combining many mediums like leather, copper, gemstones, pearls and sterling silver.  I just love all the textures, colors and different levels of shine.

I have recently started taking notes on the process writing down directions, sizes of components and even the paint colors I use on my leather.  

The iridescent green fresh water pearls are just gorgeous and will compliment my copper and hand painted leather pieces.  

The finished product is our Leather and Copper Trumpet Vine Motif Earrings with Iridescent Green Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Beads.

Explore the LPDstudios Leather and Metal Jewelry Collection.