Seed Pods in Silver

Over the last couple years, I have been working on some designs that meld my love of the outdoors and nature with my other love of metalworking. Here are some pictures of some seed pods that I have cast in sterling silver.

Crepe Myrtle seed pod pendant cast in sterling silver with snake chain

Sterling Silver and Onyx Ring

Here is a ring that was constructed from sterling silver with an onyx cabachon in a bezel setting. This was an engagement ring that was a commissioned order.

Recent Work

Here are a couple things that I have been working on lately. A pair of roller-printed earrings with french-wires, made from sterling silver.

Back-view of the earrings

Paring Knife

Here is a paring knife I made recently from O-1 tool steel and linen Micarta handles with brass and copper mosaic pins. The blade was hollow ground using a 10" contact wheel and is a very thin blade for paring.

Bottle Opener Pry Tool and Keychain Prytool

Here are a few things that I have made for key chain carry recently from O-1 tool steel.

Forged Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Here is a pair of earrings that I made for my Etsy store recently. I have forged these earrings to create their shape, texture and ear wires. I will make some more variations of these in the upcoming weeks. These earrings measure approximately 1.5" in diameter.

Arch Earrings

Here are a couple of earrings I made that are similar to a design I saw somewhere in a book. I have made both of them in sterling silver and both designs have a 5 mm diameter onyx bead. The dark coil that is added on one set is made from 26 gauge oxidized sterling silver. These earrings are approximately 2 inches long and I have them listed for sale on my Etsy store.