Copper pill box with snug-fit lid. Topped with a sterling silver broomcast nugget. Patinated with a burnished edge.
Approximately 1.25" x 1.25" x .75"
Q: What is Broomcasting?
A: Broomcasting is a method of casting in which melted metal is poured into a bundle of dampened broomcorn (or other similar plant straw). The metal then cools and forms in the negative spaces of the fiber, creating a distinct striated texture. No two pieces of broomcast metal are the same.
I am both a broomsquire (a maker of brooms) and a jeweler. Making broomcast jewelry allows me to work simultaneously with two materials that I love, to then create jewelry and objects for you to love too.