More new mad scientist toys... just look at that grin!
Larkin has been saving every little wire trimming scrap for the last few years for this very moment. ;)
Yesterday, the crucibles arrived, and after seasoning/glazing were ready for their inaugural copper melting. Here is the unused crucible (it's being saved for silver) with the amazingly colorful patina left in the one used for copper.
These little blobules (I'm pretty sure that's the technical term...) are the results of pouring melted copper into a bucket of water. Some of them turn out like perfect abstract little sculptures, and Larkin is thinking of adding a jump ring to favorites to make fun charms. The others can be re-melted and shaped into sheet metal and wire for more intentional jewelry work.
And here is Larkin in full protective gear-- welcome to the glamorous world of fine jewelry making!
