Sculpture contrast

 I have always loved the colour of the dark tarnished succulent but I wanted some separation between the vertebra and the succulent. I dipped the sculpture into acid to remove the tarnishing and brass brushed the whole piece so it has a slight shine. I wrapped the succulent in cling wrap and sealed the vertebra with a clear lacquer so it has a gloss similar to glass beads. Thus the vertebra will keep its slight shine whereas the succulent will tarnish making it dark like the dark green beads, creating contrast over time.

Bowes, K.,(2021).Succulent on beading.