A few test pieces

[erik winkler]

Some of my tests.

Critical comments are welcome.

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Beveled edged glass, mica etched, silvered, abalone shell in the top circles, black lettering handpainted, water gilded with 23,75 K

Question: I made a conclusion that whenever silver touches gold a black outline is needed.
This because every time I do this, it looks like it drops dead or something.
What is your opinion or idea on this?


Thanks,
Erik

[DAVE SMITH]

Erik your piece looks good. Your right with silvered areas touching gold but it all depends on how you go about your design.
The text you have on your glass an outline would make it pop out more and even a shadow.On some earlier glass work alott of areas with heavy scroll formations especially white acid toning would have been silver to gold this can look very pleasing to the eye. It's all about experiment and design which you seem to be doing.
Dave