drawing enamel samples.  White enamel was fired onto domed copper disks ranging in size from 2 centimeters to 3.5 centimeters.  The surface was then etched to give it a paper-like tooth.  Using normal graphite pencils the design was then drawn on, fired in, then another clear layer was fired on top to protect the drawings.  This is my favorite enamel technique by far, mostly because it doesn’t require the tedious bending and placement of wires like in cloisonne nor does it demand much time stoning like in champleve.  

waxes ready to be cast.  Preparing waxes to be cast in metal is to design a corral into which a herd of cattle are going to be hurled into at an ungodly speed.  The opening must be a funnel so that the cattle naturally form rank and file.  The transitions must be smooth so that they do not snag themselves and damage their leathers (cause inclusions of investment in the metal.)  And most importantly, one must take care to insure that their numbers do not exceed what the confinement may hold (lest molten metal overfill the mold and splash hazardously.)

wasp nest brooch ideas

Sketches from summer 2011.  Geometric earrings with round cabochon stones.

Cast bronze and forged brass earrings that are soon to be available on etsy

One year anniversary ring for my love.  Hand carved slate, sterling silver, unknown stone.  Photographed by my sweetie April Williams

Sketches for a vessel.  2011

wood and mother-of-pearl inlay charm from a few years ago

Silver ring with cuttlefish- cast element

Trying to make wax look like dear antler attempt #1 with golden topaz gem

Slate and brass earrings