Copper Guitar Pick Necklace with Dichroic Fused Glass Cabochon

This electroformed glass necklace is suspended from a 20" inch copper plated chain finished with lobster clasp. The copper 'guitar pick' is just a bit bigger than a Canadian Toonie.

NOTE: Not an actual guitar pick, its a piece of copper shaped like a guitar pick.

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I begin the process by layering multiple pieces of dichroic glass and melting it down into one large slab. I then cut the slab down into individual cabochons that I either melt further, cold-work or finish with the electroforming process.

The electroforming process can take anywhere from 12-48 hours, depending on the size and detail of the piece. Each piece is given a turquoise/brown/black patina, then carefully polished in certain areas to bring out the copper below. Finally each piece is sealed with wax or lacquer to preserve and protect the finish.