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.

Silver and Onyx Ring

I made this ring for an upcoming fundraiser auction at Maryland Avenue Montessori school here in Milwaukee. The ring is cast and constructed from sterling silver and features an onyx cabochon in a bezel setting.

The top portion of the ring is cast using the bone from the cuttlefish as a mold. Using this ancient casting technique, I was able to create the intricate lined texture upon piece that comprises the top of the ring. You can read more about this technique of casting here on artist Nancy Shapiro's website.