Sunday, November 22, 2009

Set Stone Ring

The specification for this piece was just a piece of jewelry that had a set stone bezeled or embedded.  These shots are a little dirty because this is before I put it in the tumbler for a final cleaning.

Wood & Silver Ring

The specification for this project is that it had to incorporate wood components.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Wire Pendant

This project’s specification was that all of its components must be constructed of wire, square or round.  I spent far too much time designing and creating this…  It took many re-designs and two attempts to get the final product.

Metals – Applique Ring

Specification:  A ring constructed by soldering small parts onto a sheet which is then bent into shape.  I used short pieces of thick wire, and when it was done I sandblasted it for the sort of rough, sparkly finish.

Lost Wax Cast

Specification:  Must be made from a lost-wax cast.  It was first shaped with modeling wax, then placed in a crucible and filled with plaster.  The plaster cast is then placed in a kiln which evaporates the wax.  Then the silver is pored and the product is removed from the plaster.  An interesting note is that I used the sprue base to make the stand that it is propped up on.