#silversmithing — Public Fediverse posts

Sterling silver forged bracelet, fresh off the bench (needs cleaning) - I didn't create this design, it's very old, likely north African.

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Putting this on display for the first time today. Cloud Mountain Hubei Turquoise in sterling silver. I'm showing it with a black Chinese labradorite and sterling silver necklace which is nearly the same color as the black matrix in the turquoise. I really like this one. #silversmithing #SupportArtistsAndMakers

I just signed up for a sandcasting class at the Tacoma Metal Arts Center. That's where I first learned a lot of the #silversmithing skills I've got. They have some really great classes. I've been wanting to try #sandcasting for a while.

https://tacomametalarts.com/Classes.html

The last two rings: Fire Opal and turquoise. I've made a total of 8 rings since coming to AZ. I'm keeping this turquoise one. #silversmithing

Here are the three rings I finished this morning: sterling silver with tiger eye (not labradorite, as I said yesterday), mookiate jasper (which I could have done better), and turquoise. The tiger eye one really flashes. #silversmithing #SupportArtistsAndMakers

I also made a smaller version of my very popular spiral hoop earrings. Here's a photo with the originals. They look the same size in these photos, but the ones on the left are definitely smaller. They both use the same gauges of silver: 18 for the main part and 20 for the little wrap. I only made one pair (so far) because I wanted to see if I could pull it off before I made them in bulk. I can. #silversmithing

Making my first bezel-set turquoise ring today. I'll run this through my finishing process, set the stone, and have a new ring to wear and test for durability. #silversmithing

The finished product. I'm pleased with the way this turned out. #silversmithing

I made this today. Chariote in Sterling Silver. I used 14 gauge square wire to follow the natural line through the stone and curled it to make the bail holder and accent. Unlike a lot of my pieces, this one is textured but not antiqued. It really shines. #silversmithing #jewelry

I've got two more new pendants in the tumblers. I'll probably set their stones in the morning.

I struggled with some of the solders on this one, but it's finally done. #silversmithing #jewelry #SupportArtistsAndMakers

Here's the finished Larimar pendant next to my sketch. I never make them exactly the same. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Glamour shot to come. #silversmithing #jewelry

Just finished this one. I think it looks nice with the malachite and silver beaded necklace I already had. It sure is a pretty stone! #silversmithing

Well, I like the way this one came out. 😊 #silversmithing #jewelry #silver

Tomorrow is the first day of my first #art show for the season. I'm hoping I have enough inventory and that I have a good show. If you're in Leavenworth, WA, this weekend, shop by and say hello. #silversmithing

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Here's the bumblebee jasper piece, mostly finished. I need to polish it (again) and then make and attach the custom bumblebee jasper and sterling silver chain that will be part of it. I'll probably make the beaded chain while I'm watching TV later this week. #silversmithing

The malachite piece still needs a bail and I'm just too pooped to make it today. It'll be the first thing I do in the morning.

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Custom piece featuring an English Setter, ruffed grouse feathers, and two Garnets is complete! It’s also my first time creating a piece of jewelry featuring someone’s dog. This was such a fun one.

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Currently setting these Garnets in this piece that features an English field setter and two ruffed grouse feathers.
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