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  • LPDstudios Blog: Style - Blackened Copper Feather Earrings

    LPDstudios Blog: Style Board - Blackened Copper Feather Earrings

    LPDstudios Blog: Style Board - Blackened Copper Feather Earrings

    What I love about the copper metal I use for my accessories is that it works with so many styles.  You can dress boho, modern, eclectic or chic, and copper will always be a warm and radiant accessory.

    For today's Style Board, I chose my Blackened Copper Feather and Sterling Hoop Earrings as the focal point. They have an abstract feathery impression that is highlighted by the burnished and blackened finish. I paired them with a rich cognac leather purse, saturated indigo wrap skirt, and sweet wood inlaid heels to complete the look. I love how the contrasting elements of the wood, copper, leather and fabric, all come together harmoniously in this one look.

    For more information on the pieces found in todays style board, check out Blackened Copper Feather and Sterling Hoop Bernardo Hayden Block HeelsCognac Leather Hobo Crossbody Purse by CrowSLC, and Wrap Skirt.

    And don't forget to stop by LPDstudios for more inspiring copper accessories!

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  • LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque

    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque
    This custom copper metal address plaque is an order from a friend as a present to his wife. He knew she loved my work and that she wanted to steer away from the typical looking house numbers. So he put me up to the challenge of creating something totally unique!
    This project took a lot of forethought and planning prior to getting into my studio for the fun. Since the plaque needed to be seen from the road, I planned a sign that would be 9" tall x 14" wide. With copper clay, shrinkage occurs during the firing process, so I had to plan the copper clay letters about 30% larger than the final product to ensure they would be about 5" tall after firing.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque.This project took a lot of forethought and planning prior to getting into my studio for the fun. Since the plaque needed to be seen from the road, I planned a sign that would be 9" tall x 14" wide. With copper clay, shrinkage occurs during the firing process, so I had to plan the copper clay letters about 30% larger than the final product to ensure they would be about 5" tall after firing.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. This project took a lot of forethought and planning prior to getting into my studio for the fun. Since the plaque needed to be seen from the road, I planned a sign that would be 9" tall x 14" wide. With copper clay, shrinkage occurs during the firing process, so I had to plan the copper clay letters about 30% larger than the final product to ensure they would be about 5" tall after firing.
    Once the numbers were distressed and the edges were smoothed, I fired them in my  special kiln designed for metal clay. The high heat of the kiln burned off the binder in the metal clay and the particles fused together to create solid copper metal pieces. The color drastically changed from a matte terracotta to a high luster copper.  
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. Once the numbers were distressed and the edges were smoothed, I fired them in my special kiln designed for metal clay. The high heat of the kiln burned off the binder in the metal clay and the particles fused together to create solid copper metal pieces. The color drastically changed from a matte terracotta to a high luster copper.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. Once the numbers were distressed and the edges were smoothed, I fired them in my special kiln designed for metal clay. The high heat of the kiln burned off the binder in the metal clay and the particles fused together to create solid copper metal pieces. The color drastically changed from a matte terracotta to a high luster copper.
    My customer wanted a rustic look, so I used a variety of treatments to give the copper metal a warm and rich color.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. My customer wanted a rustic look, so I used a variety of treatments to give the copper metal a warm and rich color.
    Next, I needed to create a backing that the numbers could be affixed to.  I chose a 1.02 mm thick, 18 gauge, copper metal sheet . Here you can see the raw copper metal prior to hand distressing.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. Next, I needed to create a backing that the numbers could be affixed to. I chose a 1/16th inch thick, 18 gauge copper metal sheet . Here you can see the raw copper metal prior to hand distressing.
    I transformed the appearance of the copper metal sheet by using hand tools for distressing, as well as the same techniques I used for the numbers, to give the metal a low luster yet rich color. 
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. I transformed the appearance of the copper metal sheet by using hand tools for distressing, as well as the same techniques I used for the numbers, to give the metal a low luster yet rich color.
    To give the numbers a floating appearance, I hand made individual metal tubes and soldered them onto the backs of each number.
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. To give the numbers a floating appearance, I hand made individual metal tubes and soldered them onto the backs of each number.
    Once the numbers were affixed to the backing, and a clear coat was applied to the metal for protection, the plaque was ready to go to it's new home!
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. Once the numbers were affixed to the backing, and a clear coat was applied to the metal for protection, the plaque was ready to go to it's new home!
    LPDstudios Blog: Custom Corner - Copper Metal Address Plaque. Once the numbers were affixed to the backing, and a clear coat was applied to the metal for protection, the plaque was ready to go to it's new home!
    Once the numbers were affixed to the backing, and a clear coat was applied to the metal for protection, the plaque was ready to go to it's new home!
    Come check out LPDstudios for more hand made gems!
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  • LPDstudios Blog: Mood Board - Harbor Blue

    LPDstudios Blog: Mood Board - Harbor Blue

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    Todays mood board is inspired by one of Fall/Winter 2016 Pantone trend colors, Harbor Blue. This fully saturated color has infinite depth. I chose images of all different textures, that together illustrate the diversity of this moody color.  From silk, to pottery, to cobbled roof tiles; this rich and robust color is absolutely beautiful.

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    Come check out my Pinterest Inspiration Board to find the original images used in todays mood board.  And don't forget to check out LPDstudios to see whats new in my handmade bags, jewelry and pet accessory collections!

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  • LPDstudios Blog: Style - Apple Green Reptile Embossed Leather Tote with Alligator

    LPDstudios Blog: Style Board - Apple Green Reptile Embossed Leather Tote with Alligator

    LPDstudios Blog: Style Board - Apple Green Reptile Embossed Leather Tote with Alligator

    When you have a purse that you absolutely love, it is completely reasonable to build an entire outfit around it! That is exactly what I did for todays' style board. My Apple Green Reptile Embossed Leather Tote is such an amazing shade of green, not just any outfit will make it sing.  

    I wanted to put together an outfit that would really match the the vibrancy and energy of my apple green tote.  So I chose a watercolor inspired pleated floral cocktail dress as the perfect complement piece.  And why stop there? I found a bold ombre aqua necklace and pretty pastel rose pumps that really bring all of the colors of the dress and bag together perfectly.

    Looking to add these pieces to your wardrobe? Click the links below to find out more!

    1. Trina Turk Aniya Floral Dress  |  2. Apple Green Reptile Embossed Leather Tote with Alligator  |  3. Aqua Ombre Chunky Beaded Necklace  |  4. Ella Suede d'Orsay Pumps

    And don't forget to stop by LPDstudios to see my entire collection of custom made, authentic leather handbags!

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