New job

I started my new job about 4 weeks ago. Its all going well, I'm settling very nicely.
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Brick work finished! Plastering on monday!.jpg

Currently building a small workshop. Almost there!
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End of Year project complete

All that needs to be done is for an edge to be honed onto the blade and for it to be sharped. Then for a final Buffing
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End of year

This is my end of year, I'm and busy in laying silver into the african rose wood handle. In this picture I am using a vertical vice, this particular vice is specially designed for sinusoidal stakes. Which are used for anti-clastic raising
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Fixed blade

This is my end of year Project, I will be making a fixed blade. On the blade it will be featuring floral patterns, engraved/etched. On the handle I will be inlay fine silver
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Personal project 1

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Personal project

These rings are part of our end of year, projects. They are as you can see a matching pair, a sort of puzzle ring. On the one etched" A Promise I Have Made" on the other " A Promise I Will Keep". A narrative take on how there are two parts to all promises we make. The actual verbalized promise but also Hold to you promise. It might seem like a Highly sentimental piece Aimed at marriage but its not. Its about all promise, from the little"see you laters" to the"I do"
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Rubies set in silver, rub over/gypsy setting
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Gold and Silver earring with rubies

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Anagram

This is an anagram of my initials, and anagram is an arrangement of letters or a word that can be read the same forwards and backwards. I'm hoping to get it made into a stamp. A personal stamp "makers mark" for the jewelry I will be making in future
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Enameled imprinted Earrings

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Anti-clastic Leaf Ring

A ring inspired by the veins of a leaf, made from sterling silver. Using Anti-clastic raising, blackened and polished.
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Imprints

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Imprints

These are pieces made by, rolling copper plate through the rolling mill on top of a steel template. The template is of the veins of a leaf, the odd pair of earrings go together. Relating in their similarity of design
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Fold form earrings

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Conceptual love letter2

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Fold Form-Conceptual love letter

This is a fold form object, I would like to call it "love thing", it an ornamental piece. A conceptual take on love letters. When carefully examined, one can see and imagine the time and effort spent on this piece.
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Fold form eaRrings

Here are one of the pairs of fold formed earrings, it consists of sterling silver findings and patinated fold formed copper.
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Name Plate

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Fold Formed Earrings

These are a pair of earrings, in the process of manufacture. I am busy manufacturing for the Thuthuka design competition. The theme for this competition is breaking away from pattern.
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Thuthuka design competition

These are a few experimental pieces of metal, made using a technique of punching. Punches were forged, tempered and hardened out of tool steel rod.
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Cluster settings

First attempts at cluster settings, a 7 stone and an 8 stone with a basket back. A good experience, proving wrong the Myth of how formidable clusters are. They're not perfect but for first attempts an enjoyable ones
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Apologies

Hi guys so sorry for the lack of action lately, my phone went in for repairs. I usually update posts from My phone but all is well I have it back! You will be hearing more from me, rejoice!
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Newspaper Article

This is a snap shot of the article I was in. It was published in the Natal witness on the 16/07/2012. This article was regarding the Anglo Gold Ashanti Awards. As it Such a great privilege to be selected as a finalist, let alone being from the city of Pietermaritzburg. I was offered an interview.
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PlatAfrica

These earring were made for the PlatAfrica competition. The theme for this years competition was Red Carpet designs, our celebrity was Katty Perry. Our group eventually after much designing arrived at, bold, over sized gem stones
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Ring Conversations North and South

These pieces of jewellery are the product of a recent assignment. The assignment involved designing an element that can be mass produced and used to manufacture many pieces
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Bracelet

Here is the finished bracelet, links are matt on half the side. Flattened S hook catch matches links

Wax Tree for casting

This is a wax tree, made up of multiple wax injections of an element that will be used in three different forms of jewellery. The tree is attached to a rubber base which will be inserted into a steel casting flask. Investment is then poured into the flask and cured in a Kiln to produce a negative space for casting.

Bracelet link

THis is a bracelet link which has been fabricated for mold making, it is made of copper. The mold making process is done by placing pieces of silicone sheeting in an aluminum block frame. Then place the piece or element on top. Another sheet of silicone is placed over the piece to encase it. Aluminum frame is then placed in a vulcaniser

Earrings and display

Control project

These earrings were given to us as an exam. Earrings had to be design with any technique in mind. Fold forming, patination and piercing were used in the manufacture of these earrings.

Fold forming

These earring were made using a technique called fold forming. The yellow pair are made of brass,the green pair are made of copper and patti nation was applied using a solution of ammonium sulfate and ammonium chloride.

Reticulated ring

This ring features a blackened reticulated piece, set by the use of a flared tube. The design is of modern/art deco inspiration. The ring is worn on one finger and lays over ther rest of your fingers.

Titanium + Silver

This Ring consists of a silver band folded over a Titanium band. Textured with a ball peen hammer. Lightly polished to enhance texture. The inside of the band has been engraved with a rotary tool. So pleased with this one yay!

Filligree Earrings

These are my filligree earrings, featuring a decorative bail.

First Attempt at Filligree

This is my First attempt at filligree, this is a pendant. It features a matching bale from which it can be hung. Even though it was small piece, it was an exercise in patients.

Filligree

This week we will be introduced to the intricate art of filligrEe, its is a time consuming technique but the end results are always pleasing if done correctly. Ill keep u updated on my attempts

Shining lights test pieces

Working through the designing process, things tend to look a bit different in a tangible form. Lots of problem solving taking place

Shinning light test pieces