Tag Archives: overlay

Sterling Silver Textured Overlay Spiral Bass Clef Pendant

Flashback – Silver Textured Overlay Pendant

Round Textured Overlay Pendant Designs

At the Goldsmith’s School I studied at, the second piece that all students created was a pendant. We were asked to come up with a couple of designs, bearing in mind that we would have to cut the pieces out of sheet metal with a jeweller’s saw. Good to see I’ve had the spiral theme going for a long time!

Sterling Silver Textured Overlay Spiral Bass Clef Pendant

After cutting out the circle for the base layer of the pendant, I stippled it by hammering with a stippling tool (a steel rod with a design carved into one end) all over the metal. Then I cut out the top layer, and soldered it and a a simple cup hook bail on (with some assistance from the teachers!)

Sterling Silver Textured Overlay Spiral Bass Clef Pendant

I was always very taken with how, out of a room full of people given the same basic brief, so many very different pieces come to life. I’m still pretty fond of this piece, although I don’t wear it very often – perhaps I should get it out!

Sterling Silver Rectangle Overlay Ring

Sterling Silver Rectangle Overlay Ring

I created this ring for Cam, who wanted a masculine ring to wear.

Sterling Silver Rectangle Overlay Ring

We worked together on the design of the ring, emailing ideas back and forth until we were both happy!

Sterling Silver Rectangle Overlay Ring

Cam is very happy with his new ring, and we’re already designing his next piece. Stay tuned. Thanks, Cam! 🙂