Out of Our Hands » Torched Copper http://www.outofourhands.com Fine Handcrafted Creations Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:00:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Appreciation for Teachers http://www.outofourhands.com/reflections/appreciation-for-teachers/ http://www.outofourhands.com/reflections/appreciation-for-teachers/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:19:58 +0000 Lauren Beck http://www.outofourhands.com/?p=1472 As a person who has dedicated quite some time to an education degree, as well as a daughter of a retired teacher, I’m quite aware of the pure dedication every type of teacher puts into their job. Even with a tiny little peanut of my own, who is really only in a pre-toddler class **insert Mommy gush here**, I’m incredibly thankful to her teachers that give her love and guidance every single day.  They often go un-thanked. Don’t forget them at the end of the school year!

Since your kid’s teacher has put a handmade touch on your child’s education, why not go with a handcrafted gift to show him/her your appreciation?

Dona Jones has perfected the art of creating delightfully whimsical items. Her line of animal and symbolic shapes in torched copper catches every customers’ eye as they’re browsing. Your kid’s teacher is sure to love them!

Check out these photos that will give you a sampling of her wonderful pins, earrings, magnets, necklaces, and ornaments…all totally reasonably priced. They’re sure to put a smile on a proud teacher’s face as they say goodbye to your perfectly-behaved genius of a child (because your kid was an angel ALL year, I’m sure!).

]]> http://www.outofourhands.com/reflections/appreciation-for-teachers/feed/ 1 Jones, Dona http://www.outofourhands.com/artists/jones-dona/ http://www.outofourhands.com/artists/jones-dona/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:48:42 +0000 Devon Beck http://outofourhandscom.ipage.com/testserver/?p=302 I design pins, earrings and ornaments out of mixed metals of brass, copper, and nickel silver. I am primarily working in what I call “Torched Copper”. Through repeated heating and cooling with an acetylene torch, I am able to produce a patina of semipermanent color on the surface of copper. The finished piece has a colorful, one of a kind appearance. Every piece is handcrafted using traditional metalsmithing techniques, then they are hand cut and hand finished.

I currently have over 600 designs in my line. I draw strongly upon artworks of past generations and feel my work has a primitive, simple style. The “Torched Copper” finish gives my work an unusual and original look.

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