I decided to do few sketches on metal smithing again, but this time with techniques we've been working on in class. These first two were designed as hair accessories:

 . All of these have circular metal designs and I knew it could be done by spiraling metal around a dowel rod or any easy rod and then cut them with snips. I hope you like these sketches. 

         For out next project of Metal Smithing, I think I might make a twisted chain or locks of little chains. the twisted might be a little difficult because of the kind of tools there are but I think it can work. The locks of little chains will be evenly spaced with tiny beads, such as this: . I think this is the one I will probably go with after finalization but I was also equally attracted to this . I think it's simple and quick in the process of making it. Also, these can be made with the tools that are present unlike this twisted styled chain . I think this chain is charming and doesn't need any beads or lockets to compliment it, but the only problem is that it will take time and patience to create it. But, these are the two kind of styles I'm interested in. Take a look at some of the lockets I admire:    . Oh how I wish I had all of these. :) 

Metal Smithing

          I am really looking forward to my next project, which is Metal Smithing. I decided to look up few images of different objects you can create with Metal Smithing and when I found out that you can make your own jewelry, I was beyond excited. I've made my own jewelry before but they never appeared like my teacher's own jewelry. Her jewelry has inspired me. So, here are some of what I would like to make:. 
I think these are very elegant and feminine, which is why I really like these, and they are really neat. There are so many more varieties that you can find on this website: http://www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/. I like this idea a lot because making these can benefit you so much! You can make your own jewelry line :) Please check the website out and let me know what you think about it. Thank you.

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WHAT DO YOU SEE? Have you spotted anything but heaven in this painting? Well, take a look at this close up of the same painting by Giotto in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi: I know, it's quite a close up, but it's also the only way you can see the devil. Have you spotted it yet? Right side of the cloud. This was discovered by Italian art historian Chiara Frugone."It shows a profile of a figure with a hooked nose, a sly smile, and dark horns" hidden among the clouds. Sergio Fusetti, the chief restorer of bascilia, said that Giotto really didn't want the "devil" to be the concentration of the painting and probably painted it among the clouds "to have a bit of fun." This is quite fascinating, right? I thought so to! But not only that, it is said that he might have painted it as someone he knew by portraying him as a devil. Hmm, what do think about that?!