Asymetrical Snake copper neck torc

This asymmetrical neck torc is designed so that the end with the snake head sits centrally and the tail end is off center

Made with very thick 8 gauge wire, I start by hand shaping the piece, which has a single band of wire, finished with a hammered snake design. I then begin the long process of carefully hammering the copper wire all the way round, so that it is evenly shaped. Then the snake is hammered, to flatten the wire and shaped, to give them a slight curve, so that it sits comfortably. The hammering not only adds detail, but it also hardens the piece into shape.

Once the shaping of the torc is complete, I begin filing and sanding, so that the ends are perfectly smooth, making it comfortable when against the skin. Once it is finished, the torc is tumbled, to clean and polish it and then hand polished, with an anti tarnish agent, to bring it to a high shine.

This armlet has an inside circumference of 16”. It measures 1 2/3” tall from nose to top curve of the snake. This design is adjustable, so it is possible to make it larger or smaller, but large adjustments will affect the alignment of the snake.

This item comes in a gift box.