I decided to assemble Who Is Left… and then patina the bronze safety pins and welding rod. I am hoping for the addition of a weeping green, but the wool limits what I can use.
The patina is a solution of dissolved kosher salt in white vinegar.
I folded and rolled the piece in the solution. Then hung it to drip dry.
Bronze Dagger, Vinegar and Salt Patina Used on Upper Portion
This is a fun little piece that has been on the wall of my studio for several years. It is part of my Cleanse Your Palate series.
The series is based on negative words and the punishment of washing out your mouth with soap.
I made cups of dried plant materials and fiber. Made silicone molds of the cups.
A clove glycerin soap cup was pulled from each mold.
The wood used for the shelf is from an old garden swing. I carried the wood around for a decade before it found a home in the cup series. The oxidized wire was found in my dad’s shop. Perhaps I learned to save everything, just in case, for some day, from my dad.
A few pieces from the series can be seen on my website, Girl Artist.