Monthly Archives: November 2012

Steel and Gold Dragonfly Ensemble

Posted on November 26, 2012 by metal_musings

Well, the earrings were popular enough with the ladies that I decided to add a pendant and complete the ensemble. Everything together.  The pendant is 2 inches tall, and is constructed of 1075 blackened carbon steel, 24k gold, and Sterling … Continue reading →

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Steel and Gold Dragonfly Earrings

Posted on November 13, 2012 by metal_musings

A pair of steel and 24k gold dragonfly earrings we did, inspired by a possible commission.  These were a lot of fun to make!  The 24k gold inlays are parallel wire inlays, inlaid into the steel.  24k gold has an … Continue reading →

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Engraved Spyderco Knife – The Maiden of Deception Pass

Posted on November 12, 2012 by metal_musings

Here’s a small engraved Spyderco knife we just completed.  The theme is the “Maiden of Deception Pass,” a Native American legend near where I live on Whidbey Island, WA. The knife is currently available at the Penn Cove Gallery, in Coupeville, WA, www.penncovegallery.com … Continue reading →

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Dancing Frog Silver Earrings

Posted on November 8, 2012 by metal_musings

Here are a pair of tiny dancing frog earrings I just finished.  They’re made of hand fabricated and engraved Sterling silver, and are 3/4 inches tall, and 5/15 inches wide. Thanks for looking!

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Floating Treasures Part 2

Posted on November 8, 2012 by metal_musings

Here is the Dragonfly Floating Treasure Pendant finished. It’s about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, with a Sterling silver bowl, engraved and textured steel “floating” plate with .999 Fine silver and copper inlays.  

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Floating Treasures Part 1

Posted on November 1, 2012 by metal_musings

In the distant past I made a bunch of pendants I called “Floating Treasures.”  These were loosely based upon kagamibuta style netsuke.  Kagamibuta netsuke became popular in Japan after the wearing of swords was banned, and the metal artisans who … Continue reading →

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