What Lentil.....

My Lentil bead pendant is feeling neglected.  Decided to work on a Sandhill pendant.  (I am in awe of those majestic birds!!)  I used a jeweler's saw to saw out the Sandhill from sterling silver sheet. I created the oval that he sits on with PMC .999 Fine silver clay & carving. I then textured a sterling backplate (I used a flat head screw driver & hammer to create the "grass" at the bottom) and soldered everything together. The patina really brings out the detail. I am having fun now!!!