I've been asked by a friend to make a pentangle pendant. It has some very specific requirements, points of star not crossing the outwe circle etc. I think I can cope with these, the easiest method I think will be to cut it from sheet and refine it a bit. My problem is the choice of metal. The friend is unwilling to pay for silver and I'm unwilling to lash out and just try it with silver just in case I get a rune wrong. I'd feel quite comfortable making it in aluminium (can anodise and draw runes r!) But there is the worry that the piece will feel to light and cheap (friend's word, not mine). As the piece is to be worn next to the skin at all times I'm thinking copper and brass are out. Gilding metal sounded interesting but does that tarnish or mark skin too? Its also got lead in it, possibly not a long term wear item! . I'm a bit reluctant to work in steel as I'm imagining its going to be hard work (and or rust!).
Has anyone any thoughts or suggestions? Even if only to confirm or dispute my current plan of make it in aluminium and see what the reception is, then remake in silver if required...
Nammie