Jagged-edged parchment lays compressed between two pieces of shark hide, bound together by a cord of the same grey hide.
Tuesday, 09 December 2014
Gold and leather, sweat and blood.
I've crafted a finger of gold, slender like her other digits, to reside in place of her missing member. The idea surely was hers, one that surprised me to hear, but I found joy in making something for her body. Several marcs were taken in finding inspiration for the design; as I glanced at the starfish embroidered upon her pocket, I knew. I set out for the beach and found the most unique specimen I could find. Committing the pattern to memory, and tossing the starfish into the waters, I set to work on melting the gold, forging the finger, and carving the pattern.
Creating the binding wasn't as easy as I had hoped. I needed it thin, but sturdy. Weightless, while still keeping the finger in place upon her nub.
In the end, it all worked well together and in my opinion, she looks marvelous with a golden finger.