Manipulating Metals

I am working on a metal piece right now, sterling silver to be exact. I sold the one in the picture the other day and wanted to create another piece with similar style. I never create the same piece but sometimes similar pieces. Anyhow, the piece I am working on requires a great deal of bench block and mallet use. My husband, Neil, gave me ear plugs because he thought the sound might be harmful to my ears... he was right. The ear plugs are fantastic and you can still hear regular sounds. They help get hid of the high pitch the mallet makes when it hits the metal. So my tip to you daily beadles' today is to buy ear plugs at any hardware store, they are inexpensive and really help your eardrums! When I finish this piece I promise to post the picture. For now, a picture of the one I sold!
Until Next Time,
KaayKay