INTO THE WORLD OF COPPER FOIL

When I disappear from cyberspace it is most often due to delving into my art world. I've been busy foiling hundreds of pieces for three of my most recent projects. After I was done I tossed the roll of foil and here is where it landed! I thought it was an appropriate expression of how I felt at the moment. It's SUCH a process but one that I love. I remember asking...what is the Tiffany style of stained glass? I know the answer now! After each piece of the pattern is cut and the edges ground smooth, each is wash and dried and then lined with copper foil. There are different widths, and backing types. The one pictured here is the thinnest (hardest) to work with. The foil is then burnished on the edges and THIS element is what is soldered together; the foil pieces. Burnishes is a very important step.

I could go on but there are many online places to get the information. I wanted to share a little of my process along with a picture just for fun! I've made great progress the past few days and should be listing some new pieces along with finishing a consignment project by weeks end! Here is hoping that you are able to make the most of your day!