Fibula Brooch

I've finally have time to post work from my classes this semester!  This is a fibula brooch that was made in my advanced jewelery class.  It's made of copper wire and annealed with a torch to soften the metal, making it easier to bend.  It is then bent to a desired shape and then pounded on a anvil.  The tip is tapered and sanded down to a point that rests in the clasp part.  History fact:  fibula brooches were used in Roman times to clasp articles of clothing or cloaks.