
I did my jeweller training when I lived in Brussels, which is full of lace history. I’m fascinated by lace for the intricate patterns, and like the idea of using the patterns in jewellery.
One way to do that is to make an imprint, so that the pattern becomes visible in the metal as a relief.
This works with other objects than lace too, f ex paper, fabric or leaves. It’s a matter of trying things out and see what the result is. The photos below show some examples:
1) chocolate foil (copper)
2) lace (brass)
3) computer card (copper)
4) first imprint on copper, which was then used to make an imprint on silver, giving a high relief (examples 1-3 are in low relief).






Having always been a fan of textures, I like this technique a lot.
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Me too, the variations and possibilities are close to endless!
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What a cool technique and such patterns in the final product. Weekends In Maine
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It’s always exciting to see how the patterns turn out!
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Very cool! The juxtaposition of metal and lace is beautiful, and the computer card is interesting, too.
Black and White: J for Prester John
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I’m glad you like it! Both lace and computer cards have very fine patterns, and both work well for imprints.
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Who doesn’t love a bit of lace 😉
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Oh wow, I really love the computer card print 🙂
The Multicolored Diary
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Thanks! I love that one too, and I have some computer cards on stock to use for more of these imprints.
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I saw a programme about working with silver clay in which imprints are primary – vey tempted to have a go…
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I never tried silver clay, but that seems to be a very rewarding way of creating small objects, jewellery or other things. I hope you’ll get the chance to give it a go sometime! Sometime after Z, that is… 😉
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