This is the first one I made, it is not exactly square and is more of a proof of concept than anything:
Scottish sea shells proof of concept panel by Maria McMahon |
The jig allows me to lay out the coppered shells and glass pieces in a perfectly squared space and solder them in place, knowing that the angles were all straight. The second piece came out a lot more exact (although unfortunately the photo did not!):
Scottish sea shells panel by Maria McMahon |
Here are the two pieces together, for comparison:
Scottish sea shell panels by Maria McMahon |
Still plugging away on the Metropolis piece, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with that one. I think it's a few more firings away, then I just have to lead it up and figure out how I want to display it. Maybe I'll get The Scotsman to build a light box for it? Pin It Now!
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