Necklaces: Aragonite and Kammerite
Aragonite Necklace with Handmade Chain (left)
2014
(Open Studios)
11.75" x 4.5" x .75"
sterling silver sheet and wire, aragonite mineral specimen, lampworked glass and ceramic "donut" accents, commercial chain mixed with handmade chain, handmade findings
acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, sawing, piercing, filing, prong setting, hammering, chasing and otherwise texturing the surface, chain and finding making, wire wrapping, patina and oxidation, hand finish with scotch brite and polish cloth
Kammerite Necklace with Handmade Chain (right)
2014
(Open Studios)
12" x 5.5" x 1.75"
sterling silver sheet and wire, kammerite mineral specimen, sapphires, handmade chain, handmade findings
acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, sawing, piercing, filing, unusual prong setting, riveting (cold connection), drilling, hammering, chasing and otherwise texturing the surface, chain and finding making, wire wrapping, patina and oxidation, hand finish with scotch brite and polish cloth
