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Sterling Silver & Porphyry (or Chinese Writing Stone)
I used the shape of the stone to govern the outcome of the piece. The bail came out better than I anticipated and the articulation (movement) works well. Some info on the stone - Chinese writing is descriptive of the way the feldspar crystals look in the porphyry, arranged in light-coloured pattern against the dark background rock. Porphyry is a very hard igneous rock consisting of large-grained crystals, such as feldspar or quartz, dispersed in a fine-grained feldspathic matrix (groundmass). The feldspar or quartz crystallized as this once-molten rock was cooling slowly. I am donating this piece to a fundraiser auction this weekend. Otherwise I would have taken the time to get a better picture. |
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October 20, 2005
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For a nice introduction you could get the book by Tim McCreight - Complete Metalsmith.
I have been taking metalsmithing classes for a year and a half now. I really can't recommend learning on your own since the equipment is extremely expensive and can get a bit dangerous (saw, torch - fire, acids, etc.) but that is half the fun. Also, look online for Beginning Metalsmith classes in your area. Taking a class is great because all the tools and equipment you need are in the studio. OR, When you go to local festivals/craft shows talk to jewelry artists there about learning from them. Good luck!
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