#Silversmithing

[a-blessing-of-ravens]

Teeny tiny hammer got used to make teeny tiny rivets and a properly hinged knuckle ring, we'll be making a raven skull one later this week

[sapphic-rocks]

"She held out her right hand. The Prioress slid on her silver ring, topped with the five-petalled flower of sunstone"

@sshannonauthor

ayo i made this ring in a day

[ID: a silver-coloured ring with five-petalled flower and an orange stone set in the middle. /end ID]

[aeide]

things I made this year

jewelry / metalwork:

and a silly wip:

textiles:

[toadstoolsntrinkets]

Forget-me-nots are a symbol of remembrance, true love and devotion. According to a medieval legend, a German knight was strolling along a riverbank with his lady, until she notices beautiful blue flowers which were about to be pulled into the stream. She wanted to save the flowers, and so the knight jumped into the water, and tossed the flowers to the banks. But because he could not fight the strong current of the river, he is swept away from his love, shouting "Forget me not!" in german.

We could also ignore legend for a bit because this was Courtney's flower in Barbie 12 Dancing Princesses and I'm now tempted to create a series of them for the funsies

This is probably my current favorite project I've worked on, since Ive always wanted to include more flowery imagery and other intricate designs. This was my second time using precious metal clay, and during my first attempt I heated it too much until it became this mush of metal I ended up using for a different project. So glad I was able to get it right this time.

[thebeautifulbook]

This jeweled, enameled, and gilt-silver repoussé cover for a 13th century Armenian gospel is an examples of the work produced in the late seventeenth-century silversmith workshop of Kayseri. Both front and back cover are signed, informing us that they were made in Kayseri in 1691 by Astuatsatur Shahamir. The central image on the front cover depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds, and above, the magi following the star. Amid angels, the banner in the sky proclaims, “Glory to God in the highest and on Earth peace.” The cover was attached to a gospel copied and illuminated by a thirteenth-century scribe named Grigor, from Cilicia.

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[colorfulcollectordragon-2f8ee55c]

I made a silver and larimar ring!!!

(The plain silver band is another ring I made!)

Will admit, it's a *little* tight but *shrugs* maybe I can fix it

[aeniith]

The first 12 days of #Lexember

I’m focusing on metalsmithing terms in Rílin.

[shalenawhitestudios]

How to Make a Stunning Split Shank Silver Ring: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Video

Have you ever wanted to make a split shank ring but aren’t sure where to start? This classic jewelry design is easier to make than you think and accessible to metalsmiths of all skill levels. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the entire fabrication process. I cover all the techniques and tools needed to create a professional-looking ring. By the end, you’ll know how to make your own stunning sterling silver ring.

FOR THE FULL TUTORIAL, WATCH THE VIDEO.

*But first, let’s gather all the necessary tools.

PART 1 TOOL CHECKLIST: PREPPING THE SHANK

Part 1 Tools: Prepping the Shank

PART 2 TOOL CHECKLIST: SOLDER PREP

Part 2 Tools: Solder Prep-Sanding

PART 3 TOOL CHECKLIST: FORMING & SOLDERING

Part 3 Tools: Forming

Part 3 Tools: Soldering

Now that you’ve gathered all the necessary tools follow along with the tutorial video to create your own sterling silver split shank handmade ring from scratch using my step-by-step, detailed instructions.

Learn the art of silversmithing and create a simple, stunning sterling silver split shank ring from scratch! In this video, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process for crafting a beautiful split shank ring using sterling silver double half-round wire. This tutorial is ideal for anyone seeking to refine their metalsmithing skills. So, get ready to unleash your creativity, get your jewelry-making hat on, and make your own silver ring from scratch!

[artsystudiofinds]

Each jewelry piece has a story, right from selecting raw moldavite to final stage of jewelry production and in between many twists and turns during the making process. Decision was very hard how to proceed when I select this moldavite from my collection of moldavites. A flash of thought and proceeded by doing carving in floral style and then make it into a wearable pendant made by traditional silversmithing hand tools. No modern casting or dying process is used.

Can be a wonderful gifting idea for near and dear ones or unique gifting idea for Valentine’s Day or anniversary.

The dimensions (size) of the pendant is:

Length: 31.90 mm, Width: 26.00 mm, Height: 6.10 mm

And the dimensions of the carve moldavite in the pendant is:

Length: 19.90 mm, Width: 11.00 mm, Height: 4.90 mm

For more information, please follow the link!

Created and designed by @artsystudiofinds

[dragoncrystals]

Guess who finally made something with silver!! It's been way too long, but I'm pretty happy with how this necklace turned out! It was a gift for a friend's engagement. 🦋

[edenisreborn]

Tried my hand at silversmithing recently on my quest for self improvement and made this dog tag. 🌱

[caveat-canine]

The forbidden skittle.

[toefungusbrandchips]

didnt have it in me to do something serious or finished because my hands really hurt and im also genuenly going crazy

heres moth dude following work safety dresscode and a butch lesbian who doesnt give a shit about dress codes. also that shitty handsaw that gives you a free workout that you dont have a real reason to use if you have an electric one and electricity

plus cool furnace or whatever you call it i also drew on the canvas

[toadstoolsntrinkets]

WIP for a filigree ring

[aeniith]

Sonoran green turquoise (mined about 20 years ago, when it was more blue like this). Set in a forged silver ring.

[a-blessing-of-ravens]

We haven't posted any jewellery in ages, we've been having fun playing with movement and using copper, along with some water casting to make these really fun organic pieces

First picture: linked copper ring an cuff bracelet, water cast bronze, Stirling silver chain, oxidised, hand fabricated

Second picture: copper knuckle ring, water cast bronze, Stirling silver findings, oxidised, hand fabricated

Final picture: Turbulent Waters, part of a series inspired by the whirlpool of Coire Bhreacain. Leisian gneiss set in Stirling silver, free spinning Stirling silver ring, molten Stirling silver ring with copper and Stirling silver adornments, oxidised, hand fabricated