Category Archives: Jewelry

Russian Grenade Tactical Bead

 Starting a tactical bead with a piece of wrought iron anchor chain from the late 1800s. A huge pain to true up this wonky thing in the lathe…lower left, a chunk of the original and the turned piece.  I didn’t … Continue reading

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Gold Frog Skeleton Dog Tag

Above images courtesy of Bladegallery.com I’m working on an experiment based on the Frog Skeleton key tag I engraved not long ago. Clockwise Köp Levitra with Dapoxetine Receptfritt , rough cut titanium mini-dogtag, my filing setup (Jorgensen woodworking clamp), the … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Ravens

A Tale of Two Ravens (dogtag pendants by Tom Sterling, March 2015) Top left image by Serge Panchenko (check out his excellent work at http://sergeknives.com) Above is an excellent example of why I’ve been pursuing the press forming process. My … Continue reading

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Titanium Frog Skeleton Keychain Tag

Beginning a titanium keytag in Japanese shishiaibori style, with very deep outlines and 3d sculpting inside.  The top left image shows jus a bit of the first cutting with a wide “V” graver, the middle is twice around with decreasingly … Continue reading

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Yet Another Baby Sea Turtle Pendant

Back to work with a baby sea turtle tag.  I swear this is the last one!  Top left then clockwise – cutting out, soldering on silver backing, and rough grinding… Upper left image Levitra Ohne Rezept Kaufen , deepened the background … Continue reading

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“Greenman in Autumn” Pendant Dagger, Part 2

I started the engraving by cutting all the major lines. Next I’ll inlay gold wire into the Celtic beard… Inlaying gold wire, from top left clockwise – undercutting the line (blue arrows) – hammering in wire – more hammering – … Continue reading

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Baby Snapping Turtle Pendant

Baby Snapping Turtle Pendant by Tom Sterling This is how an engraving begins. My design is laser printed on ordinary kitchen baking parchment. The laser printer toner doesn’t stick well to the paper, and with a little encouragement from the … Continue reading

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Baby Sea Turtle Pendant Part 4

Above, I’ve finished carving and sculpting all the flippers and her cute little tail.  I’ve also carved the track details, and textured the sand. And a side view. Pretty deep carving, even though it’s low relief!  Now it’s on to … Continue reading

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Baby Sea Turtle Pendant Part 3

Now it’s time to begin rounding over all the flippers and the head.  I’ll start with the baby’s right front flipper Dapoxetine Ohne Rezept Kaufen , using a flat graver, and then followed up with burs and punches. Above is … Continue reading

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Baby Sea Turtle Pendant Part 2

I couldn’t resist adding a little sand texture to the smooth sand in front of the turtle.  Just because I’m curious to see how things will eventually look.  Behind his front flippers, I’ll eventually be adding in the turtle tracks … Continue reading

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