House Shrine Pendent

Beckah Krahula

Literally in this case, the heart pendent lives in the House Shrine when you are not wearing it. Both the pendent and shrine are covered in metal reposse work. The metal work on the house has cut work covering the outside. This allows the colors of the painted shrine to come through and is an exceptional technique for embellishing all kinds of projects Open the shrine’s double doors and a heart pendent hangs inside. The center of the pendent is open and images are layered on mirror and Plexiglas that are inserted into the heart. The heart is then covered in reposse. Class instructions include three patterns, beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Participants can choose one to complete in class. Techniques covered in class are reposse, transferring onto plastics and glass; metal cut work, and tips and tricks on creating reposse jewelry and assembly that emphasizes structure, so that the pieces will hold up.

Supply List:

• Basic metal tool kit (should include refiner, scribe, Teflon deer foot, #1 Ball & Cup, #2 Ball & Cup, 5 by 7 Plexiglas, 3 by 4 piece of suede,2 pieces 5 by 7 fun foam, Steel point Cutter), 4 by 6 self healing cutting matt, 1 “ Foam Brush, ruler, pencil, notebook, soft lint free old rag (old dish cloth is great) Tools are available for use and Purchase.
  
  
• Kit fee includes - $15 Wooden House Shrine 5 by 4 by 2 deep, Wooden Pendent Foundation 2 ½ by 2 ¼, Plexiglas discs for Pendent, 8 by 10 sheet of tin coated pewter, sterling silver pendent/pin adapter, hook for hanging heart.
  
  
• Optional items or suggestions to enhance the class project: Bring any personal ephemera for your pendent, make images ¾” high and print on LaserJet or copier. You can also use Inkjet printers that use permanent inks.