Maria Santos

Using a combination of enamels, veneers, semi-precious stones or glass. I create mirrors, boxes, photo frames and decorative panels. Some of my commissioned work is for large mirrors with decorative pewter designs. No two pieces are alike as no casting or pressing is involved. Each piece has been worked individually from my own designs. Pewter and silver foil are a relatively new innovation and its malleability enables quite intricate repousse and chase techniques to be used. Much of the inspiration for my designs comes from the natural world and the flexibility of pewter enables me to recreate the beauty of nature in every small detail. Pewter has an enduring quality and since it does not oxidise, it requires no other care than an occasional dust.

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