Silversmithing

[Glacier]

I took an introduction to silversmithing course this weekend. It was lots of fun--hard work, but fun. Our final project was a ring. This is mine:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/ring.jpg
This is the front-it's a thumb ring.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/ring2.jpg
There is a heart on either side of the pawpring.

I made a couple pendants too. I'm going to work them into some of my beaded jewellery.

[Logan]

I love the ring, Glacier!!!! :)

[Uabassoon]

That ring is beautiful!

[Karen]

Wow, cool! That's a neat skill to have, and of course we all love the ring - paw prints and hearts - how could we not? :) How did you stamp the design into the metal?

[Glacier]

Originally posted by Karen
How did you stamp the design into the metal?

It actually started as two separate flat strips of silver. I cut the design into one strip, then soldered them together and then did a bunch of finishing work (sanding, polishing, ect) so that you can't see where the circle joined or the line between the two strips of silver.

[jenfer]

Very nice. :) I love white metal. :)
Nice job!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I LOVE it!! I would love to have that in a pendant!!

[jenluckenbach]

EXCELLENT !!!

[dukedogsmom]

Love the ring! Don't suppose you would make any and sell them to us?

[Laura's Babies]

WOW!! That had to be work but interesting to do! Love the design you put on that ring.

[PJ's Mom]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Love the ring! Don't suppose you would make any and sell them to us?

I'll put in an order for one or two. :) I love rings and silver are the only rings I wear. :) I've got 6 on right now. :D

[Barbara]

You could make a program out of that idea. It looks gorgeous. I was making rings out of silver wire years and years ago and liked to wear them at all fingers;)

[Queen of Poop]

What a wonderful ring. If you're taking orders I'm in!!!

[ramanth]

The ring is gorgeous! Great job! :)