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‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #1

‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #1

by info@goldenspherestudios.com | Jun 1, 2019 | PROCESS | 0 comments

Part one of three Created for the 2019 American Jewelry Design Council’s Theme project ‘Polka Dots’ 18 Karat Gold, 900 Platinum, Moonstones, Pearls, and Diamonds This was one of those deadline projects, one that I avoided until the last minute. I was...
‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #2

‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #2

by info@goldenspherestudios.com | Jun 1, 2019 | PROCESS | 2 comments

Part 2 of 4 Here I have already formed the dome to the cylinders, and cut the cylinders so that I could create a flat base for the sides of the dome. Only the center bezel and the heavy border wire are fused to the dome so far. Continuing on, I made platinum settings...
‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #3

‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #3

by info@goldenspherestudios.com | Jun 1, 2019 | PROCESS | 0 comments

Part 3 of 4 My solution for the backside bands. A heavy gauge outer cylindrical form, pierced with a dotty design, will be added to the ring shanks both sides. The design was developed using a sharpie, drawing on the open surface of the shank. The Final Form –...
‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #4

‘Moonstone Mandala’ Hand Ornament #4

by info@goldenspherestudios.com | Jun 1, 2019 | PROCESS | 2 comments

Part 4 of 4 Fusing the granules 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. The major construction is complete, and the piece is ready for granulation. Here...
The World of ‘Vanishing Illusions’

The World of ‘Vanishing Illusions’

by info@goldenspherestudios.com | Apr 17, 2019 | PROCESS | 7 comments

Part one of four Follow the making of one of Kent’s most rewarding and challenging art pieces to date! The beginnings of a major project I was contacted in early 2015 by a new client that wanted to commission a major piece, and her only request was that it be...

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