Celtic Heron Necklace
Celtic Heron - Herons, sometimes called Egrets, represent longevity, persistence, and autonomy in Celtic tradition. Some warriors painted Heron on their shields for protection.
Each item begins as a piece of sheet metal, copper, bronze, brass or nickel. After a pattern is transferred to the metal, the piece is etched in a salt-water solution. Each piece is hand cut, sanded, and polished. A patina may be applied or it may be hand painted with dye oxide. A clear polymer coating is applied
This piece is brass.
Production Process
Each item begins as a piece of sheet metal, copper, bronze, brass or nickel. After a pattern is transferred to the metal, the piece is etched in a salt-water solution. Each piece is hand cut, sanded, and polished. A patina may be applied or it may be hand painted with dye oxide. A clear polymer coating is applied
This piece is brass.