Part 4 of 4
Finishing the piece…
The last of the major elements to be attached were the secondary border wires, and two additional platinum tubes at the points.
Now it was time to add the granulation, which was done in two separate firings, the top, and the back.
The last step before setting, was soldering on the two finials.
So there you have it! My very first competed jewelry project in my new studio!
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‘Moonstone Mandala’ was made for the American Jewelry Design Council’s 2019 theme project ‘Polka Dots’. To find out more about the AJDC and to see more of Kent’s AJDC projects click here.
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That is so totally cool! Love to hear about your evolving processes. Absolutely stunning piece.
Thank you Thea! Glad you enjoyed the series!
This is a masterpiece. Congratulations. If you are willing I would love to know where you use solder and where you use granulation without solder. Stobo interesting to see you combine different metals. I started granulation with Cecilia Baur in NY many years ago but being a bit of a butterfly I have never got to full potential. However I do have to teach students some times. Thank you for your time.