POSITIVE & NEGATIVE SPACE PENDANTCold Connection Project # 1

POSITIVE/NEGATIVE Space: positive and negative. Positive spaces are those occupied by the

main subjects of the work. Negative spaces are the areas around and

behind the positive spaces.

DESIGN1. Sketch a design for a pendant that has both

positive and negative space. 2. It can be any shape: organic, geometric?3. Choose what metal you want to use

for the front piece.4. Choose what metal you want to use

for the back piece.

DESIGN CONTINUED…….By placing the different colored

metal on the back, your negative space starts to stand out and becomes a different color. Add Texture to

the back piece.

COLD CONNECTIONS Add rivets to keep the two pieces together. Rivets are small metal tubes or wire that hold

metal together without soldering. (cold connection)

REQUIREMENTSMust use 90% of cut metal squares given.

Must incorporate: positive/negative space, rivets, clasp for neck piece, and 2 different metals.

Design and sketch is to be checked off by Mrs. P before gathering materials.

SAWING PROCESS When done correctly: relaxed and rhythmic Muscles are loose and fluid.

Steps: Hold the work piece flat and steady on a bench pin Be sure the blade is tightly strung in the frame. The teeth of the blade must point toward the

handle. Saw with the blade at a right angle to the work

piece. Keep the hand that holds the saw frame relaxed.

BLADE INSERTION Clamp one end of the blade in place. Lean the frame against the bench, add

pressure to slightly collapse frame. Slide the loose end of the blade into

place and tighten. When you release tension, the frame

will spring back and put tension on the blade.

Flick the blade to hear a high pitched “ping”.