![]() ![]() ![]() “I love texturing metal, and also made this a study in texturing. As jewelry artist Erica Stice explains, she started out responding to a challenge to use silver tubing, but then. One look at the aquatic design above and you can see it’s all about texture. ![]() You’ll also find some helpful tips from the artists on the how and why of their techniques. Here are 10 ways Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist contributors have used metal texture in their designs. Besides, textured metal is just plain fun.ĪBOVE: Erica Stice’s Textured Silver on Copper Fish Pendant, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, April 2017 photo: Jim Lawson Sharp lines in polished metal make the light glint with the slightest change of direction: who can resist turning toward that? Even a smooth surface attracts attention when it serves to highlight color, contrast, or other design aspect. Rougher surfaces can bring the outdoors to mind. If it looks velvety, people can’t help but imagine it feels soft to the touch, even though they know it’s not. If you want your jewelry to catch someone’s eye, texture the metal. ![]()
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