Description
Autumn leaf wall art or wall hanging made from enamel on copper and framed with a watercolour background.
I made the leaf by cutting a leaf shape out of sheet copper, based on a maple leaf because I think it’s a nice shape. I enamelled the leaf in yellow vitreous enamel in my kiln. For the final firing, I used red enamel and scratched away to the yellow to give veins. Also for the last firing, I gave the leaf longer in the kiln (overfiring). This gave it dark and yellow dots, plus a dark outer edge. I think this makes it look more autumnal and more interesting. I mounted the leaf with a yellow watercolour background.
The frame is 25cm by 30cm and a pale oak colour. There is no glass in the frame. I do this partly because I think it’s better to see the enamelling, but also because the copper sags a little in the kiln. The leaf itself is about 10cm wide and 8.5cm tall.
Every item I make is unique. If you want a variation to this item, please get in touch because I can do custom orders. Also, please get in touch if you would like more information.