When I shape a heart, I’m not chasing a grand symbol.
This one isn’t for the person across the room—it’s for the one who quietly walks beside you, the kind of love that stays near without asking for attention.
Working with the Metal
I start with a flat sheet of copper, folding it in half and striking it while it’s warm from the torch. Each hammer mark pushes the metal outward. When the fold is opened, the heart shows every ridge and subtle curve. A thin layer of silver adds a soft contrast, a cool light next to the warmth of copper.
Lines That Stay
Every crease holds its own memory.
Even if you try to flatten it, you can’t erase those lines without melting the metal. They’re like our own experiences—moments that may fade or seem forgotten but never truly disappear.
Time and Patina
Copper will slowly develop a natural patina as it lives in the world.
It’s a quieter change than the dramatic colors from the torch, a surface that grows humbler and deeper with time. My hope is that this brooch spends years with its wearer, sharing life and emotion, letting the metal age alongside the person who carries it.
A Simple Goodbye
Some pieces have already found new homes.
I’m glad they’re moving on, and the quiet marks they carry will keep their own story wherever they go.