Autumn and I love it!

Autumn is usually my favourite time in Wellington. Crisp clear days, bright skies and warm sun - without the heat of summer.  This year however, Autumn seems.... washed out. The sun is weak, and all too fleeting.
It does mean that spending time in the studio on my weekend is actually a lot nicer, because I really don't feel like I am missing anything outside!

Looking back over my last post, and my early experiments with Mokume Gane... I thought you might like to see the end results of my play!

Have a look at my facebook album (yes.... FB) or... if you don't like FB, then here is a picture of the finished ring. The FB link shows a step by step photo album.

This year I really want to have more experiments with traditional techniques. Things that I don't get to do often, but would like to know more about. It's so easy to get stuck in a rut making the same stuff all the time!

Also, this year seems to be one for commissions - here is another one, for a Marine Biologist...

The concept sketch

The wax, for the wave curl.

Partially constructed - the wave and setting are silver, and the background is bronze.
The pebbles are brass and bronze.

The finished piece. The "shell" like things are deer teeth.
A slightly unusual combination of materials, but fun to work with.

Currently I am working on an engagement ring in silver and rose gold with Kyanite, a silver and gold skull ring set with diamonds, and work for a very fun exhibition called "Pirates".

More pics to come in the next post!