A pendant featuring two different stones, brought together with wire.
A definite milestone in developing my wire wrapping skill set was learning how to wrap with multiple stones. Most of the wire wrapped pieces that inspire me the most involve between four and six stones. Each of those stones has to be individually secured in its own setting- to make sure it’s attached to the wire. Then, those stones have to be attached to the rest of the piece. As with most creative projects, the more variables that are involved makes the project more complex.
This piece is a simple multi-stone wire wrap. I was inspired to bring these two stones together for a few different reasons. Most simply, I like the colors together. The orange hues in the fire agate blend nicely with the color of the wire, while the black tourmaline provides an interesting texture and balancing contrast to the colors of the copper and the fire agate. In another sense, I like the way the stones feel together. What does that mean? I’m not simply referring to the physical texture of the minerals. Each stone has its own set of characteristics. A mineral’s properties are a result of a variety of geographic factors. There is tons of literature on the market about the effects of meditating with crystals and stones. Crystal meditators believe that each stone has a different effect. I’m not an expert on the properties of stones, but going with intuition, I felt balance between combining these stones. I liked that balance enough to want to share with someone else.
Balance is something I always come back to when creating art. Although my pieces are not always symmetrical, I strive for an overall sense of balance. For example, this piece is very asymmetrical. The copper spiral on the bottom was added to bring a sense of balance to that asymmetry. Keeping that in mind, I feel more free to take chances in my art. I know that even what I perceive as a mistake is another step towards finding a greater sense of balance.
Artist- Sarah Orlik
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