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Finished piece. Silver is oxidised black. Edges around fungi elements brought back to silver. Grey silk thread attatched.
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Sticking elements to the piece with blue tac. I love blue tac. wouldnt know what to do without it.
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I soldered a leaf shape in 1mm silver to the back where the sprues were.
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The sprues on the back from the casting
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I had an actual leaf cast in silver.