Project 1

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Project 1: Brooch or Pendant

The first project will be either a brooch or a pendant with a pierced design. Look to botany for inspiration. This can be literal or more abstract as suits your design sensibilities. Think about not only images of plants, but macro and cellular imagery, also images such as graphics on tree coverage in cities, etc. Do 10-15 sketches of different designs. Design the outside shape of the piece as well as the interior pattern. Also consider what metal you would like to use.

We will be working with the sketches during class. Be prepared to Xerox!

For brooches: Think about what direction the piece will be oriented when worn. Mark “up” on your drawings.

For pendants: Think about how the pendant will hang on the chain. You will either need to have a metal tab to bend for the bail (what the cord is threaded through)

Tip:

Sketch life-size: the size you want your piece to be. If this is hard for you, make sure to either scan and enlarge your drawing, or Xerox to the appropriate size.

Sketches are due February 6. Final designs are due by end of class February 6.

Finished project is due beginning of class March 13.