Cherry Blossom Pendant

I made this pendant recently and have it listed on my Etsy store now. The pendant was inspired by a common motif of cherry and plum blossoms that appear in various Japanese metalwork. This pendant was made using an overlay technique where I cut the flower design in one piece of silver and then apliqued the piece onto another silver piece. The pendant measures 5/8 inch x 1 1/2 inch long.

Rolled and Riveted

Here is a ring that I have been working on for a bit and have just finished up. It features two panels of silver that were roller printed with the hull of a tomatillo to achieve the texture. The panels were drilled and then fixed in place with hand hammered silver rivets. The dark finish is a result of liver of sulfur that was applied at the end and then I used steel wool removed some of the oxidation to reveal the pattern.

Cuttlebone Cast Ring

I made this ring this past weekend to add to my newly opened Etsy store. The ring is fabricated and cast from sterling silver. This ring has a formed cast piece that makes the top of the ring that was cast using a mold made from the bone of the cuttlefish. The texture that is imparted on the cast silver can be seen on the top and inside of the ring.