My latest commission - a sinuous wave of silver standing tall on the finger. It's a little wider than the one in my shop, as the client requested, and it looks good for it, I think.
Showing posts with label sterling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sterling. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Raw Silver Rings
A common sight in the RedCatRun Studio - silver rings in their raw state just after casting and being cut from the tree.
Next comes some time sawing off the sprue stump and then various grades of file from Bastard down to fine files. The silver is then taken down through the grades of sandpaper and finally through the buffs and brushes on the flexshaft.
Its a process that I love. Revealing the beauty in the silver and then deciding on the finish - matte burnish, satin or bright brush shine - is highly satisfying.
Just one reason I love working the metal.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Water Wheel
This new design was inspired by a chinese bamboo water wheel in the movie "The Painted Veil"
The dynamic of the organic meeting the industrial function was a powerful one and my interpretation of this into my latest design has been pleasing.
Sometimes designs work - from concept to execution to finish and I have to say that I am thrilled with how this has turned out.
Available now in my etsy shop.
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