For this one, I made a mold of the original glass and struggled to make wax copies that were pliable and also bubble free. Ended up using beeswax. Really happy with this version, closer to what I had in mind originally.
Someday I'll learn to photograph my works better, but that days isn't today.
..replaced by a tower of apartments for Americans and Canadians.
I mostly hit my goal on this cuff, but I keep revisiting, working on one with the raised texture instead of sunken. Also playing with a clasp and hinged version with a more "fine jewelry" design goal.
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Someday I'll upgrade the "scoop" I use to load the electro-melt furnace. But that day isnt today.
#lostwaxcasting #tdmw
Missing Australia, so I made myself a sterling black fly. #iykyk Moving there in 2027. 🤞
I need to start a reference collection of twisted wire patterns.
The middle one is half round and round twisted together, will make in silver as a frame around a portrait in a western style buckle.
#metalsmith #silversmith #tdmw
Second cuff/bracelet based on textured glass I found in Puerto Vallarta. Sterling silver, frosted/satin finish.
Further thoughts in comments
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Looking at this GRS mount box to upgrade my gold recovery. I have a flimsy box I use rn, when grinding castings, etc. But long term need something sturdier.
This one on ebay for $90 shipped.
#goldsmith #jewelrymaker #ooak #silversmith #jeweler
Turquoise set in sterling silver ring.
The stone size determined to ring size due to the design I chose. Came out to a US size 13 ring.
Really happy with how this ring came out.
#tdmw #silversmith #jewelry #metalwork
Kidney pendant from 2021.
Cast in sterling silver from a hollowed-out wax that itself was copied from a rubber toy. Made for a friend who gave a kidney to her mother and who I worked with at the toy store where we sold this rubber kidney.
#tdmw #ooak #silversmith #metalwork
Cast sterling cuff in style of vintage Taxco jewelry was my goal. Inspired by textured privacy glass you find see everywhere in old buildings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
I took a piece home from a building which, like a lot of PV, which will be gone soon, ...
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