The backside of the metalic Card I received. More details about the process I found on: http://serendipityart.squarespace.com/ where the process is also explained and actually the card is visible before it is mailed.....Sereen: "I knew I wanted metal of some sort, but I was worried about finding something that would be easy to handle -- meaning, not needing to be cut. I have metal nips in my studio in Minneapolis, but nothing here in Cali that would do that job. So, I went to Home Depot. I was looking for magnetic paint, and got sidetracked when I stumbled across 5x7 sheets of metal (steel not tin)…just larger than a post card! I bought singles on my first trip -- $.44 each…and I bought five. I was worried that maybe they’d be coated with something that would repel the ink so I started small. Well, the first five were wonderful fun. I created 5 very distinct pieces of work…and I immediately fell in love…so what’s the down side? Well, the edges are extremely sharp. My first concern is that someone will cut themselves. I’ve contemplated covering the edges with duct tape…yes, silver duct tape. Why? Because it connects the flashing to its roots, while framing the art in a new and interesting way. Then I thought, I like the sharp edges. I like the Do Not Touch element it give each piece. These are purely for looking at…and I like that message. It works with the way I’ve been feeling of late. "
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