After creating the replica necklaces, I was inspired by these beautiful metal castings to create several fashion necklaces inspired by the Cursed Opal Necklace but made for “everyday” wear. I make each necklace by hand from intricate pewter metal castings and resin opals I created. After assembly, I apply an antique finish to the metal to bring out all the fine details of the casting. Since each necklace is hand-made there will be slight differences. For those not familiar, pewter is a metal alloy, which means it's a blend of several types of metal—such as tin, copper, and zinc. Pewter i... |