Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts
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This item will be posted to you by Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts within 7 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £9.00 | £3.00 |
| Europe | Doesn't deliver here | |
| United States | £21.10 | |
| Rest of the World | Doesn't deliver here | |
The mythical 'Halcyon' bird comes from Greek legend and was thought to have the power to calm the seas for a fortnight around the time of the winter soltice in December. In this time of calm weather, it built a nest on the sea and raised it's brood. Over the years the association has changed and 'Halcyon-days' have come to be associated with looking back at hot summer days of one's youth!
I'm very interested in mythology and love working in this much detail and in metal. I am able to cast several plaques and add them to various items which gives the plaque a purpose, as well as being just an attractive object in this lovely medium...
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Full description
This uniquely decorated jewellery box has a lift up lid with a mirror on the reverse, a lift-out compartment and a drawer at the front. It has a sculpted plaque on the lid showing the kingfisher-type 'Halcyon' bird from Greek legend, and it has a unique and beautiful finish which I've created using one of my photographs!
The wooden jewellery box, which is made from light weight Empress wood, is first given a wash of colour, and then using a refined process, I add my unique lichen design to the lid. This is created from a photograph I took of lichen on a boulder in the Highlands which I've reproduced in several different colour ways. Next, I apply a pewter wax, and beading to the edges of the box, line the drawer and lift-out compartment, apply tiny sparkly gems, and finally add my Halcyon-Days plaque to the lid.
I designed and sculpted this circular relief plaque in wax ( I'm primarily a sculptor), and then after moulding, I make solid versions in cold-cast pewter, bronze or copper. This cast is rubbed with wire wool, polished to a shine with a polishing mop, and lastly, it is waxed... Ta-Dah!
I can make the boxes in a variety of basic colours, so you can choose the colour of the wood-wash, the colour of the design and also whether you have a pewter, bronze or a copper plaque...just ask!
The box measures 27x17x12cm
It can also be used as a treasure box for all your special keep sakes from your Halcyon days!
Designed by Kirsty Armstrong in Brampton, cumbria, uk
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