Technique: Asymmetrical Mica Shift Pendant with Matching Earrings
Win: Yes
Challenge:
- To use the mica shift technique with a flower and leaf pattern
- To create an asymmetrical flower pendant necklace with matching leaf earrings
Lessons Learned:
- I think I may prefer the gold mica shift slightly more than the silver. The clearer flower-and-leaf pattern gives it a completely different personality compared to yesterday’s more organic design
- The shifting effect is fascinating because it changes so much depending on the angle and light, almost like the surface is quietly moving under the pattern
- I may have achieved a deeper imprint or cleaner shave this time, because the mica shift effect appears stronger and more defined than in previous attempts
- Asymmetry feels a little more natural for floral designs and gives the pendant a softer, more artistic flow
Confidence Level: 9/10
The gold mica is stunning. How do you get the powder to stay? Is it kneaded in with the clay?
The clay is a metallic colour with the mica powder in it already. This particular process works because when you roll it all the mica bits lie in the same direction. Then when you press the shapes into and slice the top off, the lines stay but the item is smooth. It is a very clever thing I learned. I will be doing this more <3