"honu" means "sea turtle" in Hawaiian
This sea turtle is about one inch square.
I formed it with my needle nose pliers and 20 gauge copper wire,
then I hammered it on the hard surface of my garage.
I chose the garage floor because I don't own an anvil and the garage floor cement is relatively smooth.
Plus, I knew I wouldn't get in trouble if something went awry with the hammering.
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Tonight we're going to a ball game
Seattle Mariners v. Boston Red Sox
I'll bring my camera - I'm hoping to get some good people watching in
- oh, and game watching too ;)
12 comments:
This is awesome! Of course, it made my arthritic fingers numb just seeing how much you put into it, then read it was 20 Gauge. From my computer screen, it looks like about 6 Gauge. Still, it is wonderful, creative, and adorable. And that's what garage floors are for!
Have fun at your ball game.
oo how wonderful!! are you going to let it grow a patina? i love copper and hammers....way to go! hope you have fun at the game!
i am all for the people watching to kimmie..
beautiful art, friend...
Your honu is lovely...
So fresh, such an unexpected angle, yet, so wonderfully Kimmie!!!
Kimmie, I'm inspired by your creativity and talent! What a beautiful little guy!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo
This sounded like something you might like:
http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/charlotte/2010/07/turtle-stitch-sampler.html
Hey Kimmie!
Long time no blog... i love your honu! Very well done!
Hope you will stop by my blog this week to cast your vote on a name for our little ATC group!
Good to see you again... i had been off the blog circuit for a while ;)
~Christina
http://www.iartflirt.com
Isn't he wonderful?
Catching up on reading, and hoping you are having a wonderful time on your trip. I love the tiny copper sea turtle. Well, off to more reading.
Love your turtle!
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