I named this collection "Luna," or Moon, for the inner glow people often remark on when they see these pendants in person.  I make them by encasing small prints of my artwork under glass.  The curvature of the glass interacts with the artwork in a way that seems to create light from within.  This effect is especially pronounced with the brighter colors. 

I begin each copper pendant by drawing a small, detailed mandala by hand on the copper.  I then use ferric chloride to etch the design into the copper.  Next I dip the pendant into liver of sulphur to add a patina to darken the copper.  I then expose some of the pendants to ammonia to add some blues and greens to the patina.  Finally I gently sand the pendant to remove the patina from the mandala itself, leaving the patina on the background, so the mandala really stands out.  I then add a layer of museum-grade sealing wax to protect the design.

Soothing greens, cool blues, and gentle earth tones abound in this collection.  I select stones with smooth textures and shapes and wrap them in sterling silver or attach sterling silver bails.  Touch the stone periodically for a moment of connection with the earth and the intentions you set for the day.