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Spent hours modelling flies on thin bands of clay which will eventually (hopefully) resemble something of the ring designs in the post further down this page called 'fly'. I plan to cover these models in vinamold (silicone rubber that sets and keeps the model's shape), pick out the clay, then cast wax versions which will be flexible so can be bent round to form rings (or bangles if they turn out to be just a bit too big). |
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Experiments from a short glass fusing workshop the other week. Not photographed amazingly. |
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| I made this a few weeks ago as a birthday present for my dad. I'd been looking at contour maps and using a scalpel to make 3D models out of flat paper in my project at uni, so decided to continue the theme. I'd also seen a picture on the internet of how to make a simple pyramid box, I thought it made it special. The map is the area surrounding out village, all the names of the villages are written on the back. |
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A quick introduction to pewter casting at uni. The shell on the left is done using a two piece silicon rubber mold, the shell on the right was cast using a simple one piece sand mold. The silicon rubber picks up a lot more detail and has a much crisper finish (need to saw off and sand down the pouring hole end), however the sand casting took no time at all! |
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A model of an 'unusual souvenir' for Florence. Based on Victorian keepsakes from English seaside destinations, this is a locket broach which will eventually have a resin relief map inside and flat road map of the city. |
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Pieces made whilst on work experience at Hart's Silversmiths in the Guild in Chipping Campden. The jug is beaten from a circular sheet of copper, the bangles are made from silver. One of the most amazing workshops I've ever seen, definitely worth a visit! |
