I started this little owl guy last Thurusday at metalsmithing class. He was turning out so cute but he had one solder joint that didn't take. So I went back to the torch to resolder it and....oops. I melted part of his wing off. The moral of the story is don't solder if you're tired, in a hurry, or not too familiar with acetylene torches. LOL So now I need to figure out what I should do with him. I could try to solder another piece of wire in there. Or I could make a smaller branch out of brass wire and cover that part up with a leaf. Or I have some little carved tourmaline leaves that I could use. Opinions?
If you can get the solder joints smooth, I'd try to solder? He IS super cute. Good luck with him. :D
ReplyDeleteVery cute even with missing piece! I like the carved tourmaline leaves idea. I know how you feel...more than once I've fallen asleep in the middle of a late night wrap, so god forbid giving me a torch late at night!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karyn. That is what I'd like to do but I'm askeered now. LOL
ReplyDeleteI think you should leave him like that, so he will remind you the mistake that you had done..Love the metal combo nancy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emi! Trust me, I won't forget that mistake. :D
ReplyDeleteI agree with Emi, :) His missing wing gives him character. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Terry