In Support of my sisters struggle with Breast Cancer
This subject is close to my heart so when I made three Christmas ornaments
My sister with her Large Breast Cancer Christmas Ornament.
for my Sister that resemble the breast cancer awareness ribbon as a birthday gift yesterday. I know this is something I could do to help. My sister found out in July about her up coming (now on going) struggle with breast cancer. It was because of this I decided to make the first three ornaments as a gift for her.
Doing my part to give a helping hand to Breast Cancer Awareness
As I was form folding the reclaimed copper I stated to think of the interesting symbolism in these ornament. First they are made from copper scrap that Nielco Roofing would have otherwise just recycled. I purchase the scrap copper from them and up cycle it into art. In this case I made the breast cancer ribbon. This is not like the emotional struggle I have watched her going through but after all of the self pain she will end up shining and beautiful as ever knowing she beat something very difficult! It is like the mythological Phoenix rising from the ashes of the fire. It is hard to see in these pictures but I was able to get the copper to have some shimmers of pink to make the feeling complete
I will be selling these through Christmas on my Etsy Site and will donate a total of 50% of the purchase price to Breast Cancer 25% will be in the name of my sister and 25% will be in the name of who ever you designate (send me an email letting me know who you want me to name for the donation, if you don’t have anyone I will do that 25% in the name of my sister.) I will send you a copy of the receipt along with your order so you can see that the donation was made.
These come in small medium and Large check them out on my Etsy Page by Clicking on this picture.
Asymmetrical Reclaimed Copper Bracelet up on Etsy
I just posted the first of my jewelry pieces on Etsy. I have a number of designs I am going to be putting up but I thought I would start with this one. It is fun and whimsical but still has a side of sophisticated. I love how the two sides are different widths it makes you take the time to really look at the piece. I used Form Folding to create the wide line down the middle and then raised the side with old world hammered techniques. Please let me know what you think and I will tell you how you can get a Friends and Family price on this piece. 
Click on any of these pictures to go to my Etsy account and purchase this bracelet.
Christmas Ornaments now available on Etsy
I have been saying for awhile that I was going to set up an Etsy account well now I have done it. I posted my first piece and in keeping with a lot of the work I have been doing and the interst on Facebook I have listed my spiral copper Christmas ornaments. I will be adding listing regularly to my new shop so check in regularly. The page on Etsy is http://www.etsy.com/shop/NumbersbyDuce. So now you can win two in the drawing once I reach 300 fans on Facebook or you can buy them on my Etsy Page.
Final look
Last Christmas Ornament post for the day.
Well I have finaly reached the point were I can stop posting about Christmas Ornaments. I have had a great time getting these up on my blog and hope you will enjoy looking through the pictures of my mini sculptures made from double reclaimed copper. I enjoy creating thes by form folding the copper to make it curve and twist. If you want to get ahold of me please contact me through my Facebook fan page.
Spiral Sculpture
Another look
Final look
Let’s do the twist!
These tight twisted copper Christmas tree ornaments look just a bit like copper icicles. I love looking at them and just wish I could find a way to have them spinning around on the branches to create even more interest. I could not have created these if I had not learned how to form fold the scrap copper I work with. For further information on the pieces contact me through my Facebook fan page.
The light just jumps off the inside of this piece.
Another look at how the light jumps off of this piece.
Beutiful
Whimsical Curved Christmas Tree Ornament was created using form folding.
I have a number of fans on my face book page but I would love to get a few more. Click on this link to see my fan page and get in touch with me. I am working on getting these up on Etsy to sell before Christmas but for now the best way to get a hold of me is to go through Facebook or to go to my contacts page her on my web site. All of my art is made from Reclaimed/recycled copper, stainless steel or corten. I find a lot of joy working with metal to create these wonderful mini sculptures.
This piece has an interesting twist to it. I love how it hangs it looks like it is defying gravity.
Another look at this fun piece
One more look and the whimsical look of this piece.
Winged Copper Christmas Ornament.
Each one of these is made from Copper scap I get off of Roofing jobs in Park City Utah. They are about as green or eco friendly as you can get in a Christmas Ornament. I have a lot of fun making them and use these as a way to relieve stress. If you would like to contact me about these or any of my art you can conect with me on my Facebook fan page.
This piece had a long cut in it when I found it. I started to form fold this piece on my anvile and when I got to the cut it started to seperate from the main body giveing way to the copper wings that flow off of this piece.
Another closer view of the wings
This is a fun piece there was already a cut along this before I form folded it and that cut separated when I started to form fold creating the "wings"
Double Spiral Copper Christmas Ornament.
I am having fun getting these up on my blog. My puppy (140 lbs Great Dane) has decided to go to sleep on my feet while I do this. I am so excited about how these copper Christmas Ornaments have turned out. Form folding is a great way to turn the scrap and reclaimed copper into something beautiful for your Christmas tree this year.
This double spiral was created by cutting the piece along the fold prior to fold forming.
Another look at this piece.
Copper form folded Christmas star ornament.
I though this idea up today to cut out a star and then form fold it. I like the texture it creates and the way in which it shines. I am sure with all of the lights on a tree it will be wonderful!
The form fold technique used for this piece gives it a three dimensional look that makes the copper come alive.
Another look shows how this piece is not just a flat piece of reclaimed copper
Another Fold Formed Christmas Ornament
I have a few of these copper form folded Christmas ornaments done and plan on posting them one post at a time. That way it is easier to tell them apart. Some of them look a little bit like each other in the photo’s but in person it is obvious they have been made by hand and that each ornament is an original piece of hand made art.
This one was made from the left over pieces from the next one down on this blog. Nothing like art that is reclaimed from already reclaimed material.
Another look at the same double reclaimed piece