By Accident/On Purpose

Given the manner in which I am wired, I have an extremely difficult time hearing someone say, no, it cannot be done. The way I learn is hands on, through imagination and experimentation.

Fusion is a process whereby .999 Fine silver is heated with a torch and when it reaches a certain state, melts into itself, creating a joint. Typically with sterling silver, the joint is created through soldering.

I was told, very simply, you cannot fuse sterling silver.

Why is this? - Obviously my first question.

Answer: You just can't.

Perhaps you cannot, but I will try.

My end result has become one of my sought after designs - my twig bracelets.

I begin with sterling wire - typically 14 or 16 gauge, and wrap it around itself in the most haphazard and unprofessional manner. Once I have the desired size oval or circle I begin the process of applying the heat to the metal.

When fine silver begins to reach it's melting point, the metal takes on the most amazing orange glow. With sterling, the glow is entirely different - first blue, then a yellow, and then! lo and behold the orange sun begins to shine through.

By circling the metal with the torches I am able to contort and transform the wire into an accidental/on purpose piece of wearable art. The forms are organic,natural,
and one of a kind.

And they evolved from someone stating it could not be done.

Creation does not begin with a no.