metalsmithing by W.Schweizer: January 2013

bracelet spring steel, leather, copper by Wolfgang Schweizer

bracelet spring steel, leather, copper, a photo by Wolfgang Schweizer on Flickr.

first prototype for a new type of bracelets I intend to make.
The metal is spring steel. It is difficult to work, and now I have to carry the bracelet myself for a while to check out the upcoming issues.

stones and other materials

I prefer natural stones. The little imperfections of natural stones make a piece of jewelry more special. Synthetic stones are often too perfect and appear somehow "cold" because of this. However, synthetic spinels with their translucent deep blue color and the brilliant Swarovsky crystals are exceptions to this preference, as well as synthetic ruby because of its price.
Amazonite
Amber
Amethyst
Aventurine
Carnelian
Fluorite
Garnet
Hematite
Jasper
Lapis lazuli
Meteorites
Sikhote-Alin-Meteorite
Obsidian
Onyx
Peridot (Olivin)
Sardonyx
Sodalite
ruby (synthetic)
Spinel (synthetic)
Synthetic spinel
Swarovsky crystals
Turquoise
Shellac

metalsmithing by W.Schweizer

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

brooch nugold, nickelsilver, brass, onyx14mm, lapis lazuli7mm,Carnelian10mm

Thursday, January 10, 2013

pendant brass,nickelsilver, Aventurine7mm,Carnelian3mm,Amethyst4mm, Amber 4mm, epoxy, iridescent glitter, glitter, sea glass, holographic foil

pendant nugold, brass,lapis lazuli 10mm,onyx18mm,ruby synth 4mm,epoxy, glitter, pigment

brooch nugold 12ga, brass, amethyst 7mm,Carnelian 10mm, glass gems, holographic foil

metalsmithing bench January 2013

spring steel and leather bracelet

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

pendant nugold,nickel silver, onyx14mm,garnet 7mm, leather cord

Monday, January 7, 2013

pair of asymmetrical 12 ga Nugold earrings with Onyx 14mm,7mm

Thursday, January 3, 2013

earring 12 ga nugold, onyx 15mm.7mm-2

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

pendant nugold, onyx 15mm, 7mm, suede necklace

bracelet spring steel, leather, copper

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