The extreme edge of Edgy Metal.
These pieces are highly personal to their owners, mostly never to be repeated labors of love.
Project: Scorpion
This is Death Stalker Scorpion pendant, a commission built from Solid Sterling silver and gold. A gift for Louie’s 21st birthday from his parents. The
Project: Tube Stacking Ring
This ring started life as a handful of these mushroom shaped casts. They are made by pouring Sterling silver into tapered holes pushed into clay.
Project: Aphrodite Beach Stone Ring
Yes we are aware of the stones uncanny resemblance to a slug!… That was the code name of this project during lengthy consultations in my design consultation suite (pub!).
Project: Julie’s Opal and Garnet Wedding Comet.
The stones come from a ring given to her by her granny, it was high in sentimentality but low in practicality.
Project: Angel Locket
Something about this commission made me want to go a bit crazy, to make it… risky and unnecessarily complicated! I love using springs and hinges to make the locket open and move, or whatever else i can get it to do!
Project: Hexmen
These little guys are Sterling silver – they come as a pendant (comes with the chain) or a pair of earrings (comes with earring hooks).
Project: Ladybird
Took nearly 6 months to complete. I suppose you could call it a memorial locket. It was built to accommodate the ashes of my clients late and much loved grannie.
Project: Monkey Nut
“…but I didn’t want to make any extra money selling replacement peanuts… what the hell am I SAYING! Doh!”
Project: Di’s Africa
“… its hard to let go as I even try them out as part of the chain. But you still have to experiment and take a few risks.”
Project: Blue Trident Earrings
“…Why not put more detail into the wax model if you don’t want to file then Pete? ..I hear you ask. Well, there is a …”
Project: Twisted Key
“… because imagining a 3 dimensional shape is never quite as good as seeing it taking form in your hands… and I am capable of woeful whittling. 😉”
Project: Galaxy Ruby Rings
“…so freed from the shackles of practicality I decided to make this ring showy and kind of flamboyant….”
Project: Mandy’s Heart Locket
“…Love this little paw print, it will get better with age as the recessed parts oxidise making the raised pads stand out even more…”
Project: Blue Trident Cuff
“However, adding more metal at this point would have pushed the weight to medieval torture levels… “
Project: Size matters!
I’ve always said I’m not keen on making small dainty jewellery, might be pushing the limit with this one! – However, I’m certain that if