magnus homestead Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hello everyone, Seems ages since I've posted anything here. I've been so busy this summer reroofing the house and such - I have barely had time to even look much at all the lovely work of others here @ TCP. I just finished this commissioned ring. - The main stone is the clients tourmaline - about 40 cts. All the little stones are sapphire with the exception of the pyrope garnet in the mouth of the Raven. I cut the cabs myself - the garnet has a small five pointed star carved into it to represent a rowen berry. Also the tree is supposed to be a rowen tree. Though this was initially carved in wax and cast in sterling - there was a lot of finishing with gravers and chasing tools - had to make a few new punches to get inside the shank to detail the little barn owl. On the whole, I am very happy with the results. I think the wing and shoulder of the raven in the tree could have been done much better but it's so darn small in real life that it works out alright. I will be delivering it tomorrow - Seems a fitting ring for Halloween eh? I do hope the finger size is right. Feels good to be back here. Blessings All, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Magnus, Thank you for sharing this new ring. What a complex project. I am enjoying a long look at it. The owl up inside must have been quite a challenge to carve. It will be a great surprise for anyone handling it. It is great to see your work again. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt K Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Wow, by off chance; if your client does not like it,PM me, I certainly would want this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete D Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Beautiful. And the owl inside is a real killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Anderson Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Magnus, You always come up with a bit of magic. It's been awhile since we had the pleasure to see your work. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Magnus, very imaginative and well done. Thanks. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yloh Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi Magnus, Thank you for sharing. Is the inside owl carved before assembled ? Wounderful. yloh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks to all for your compliments - these mean a lot to me coming from such artists - it does encourage new works. Yloh - the whole ring was first carved as a wax and cast in one piece - the owl was therefore carved in the wax but finished in the silver with chasing and engraving. here's a photo of the owl in the wax and again before the finishing.Also the ring in rough cast state. Blessings, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharry t Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 that's beautiful, lovely ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thank you Sharry, I looked briefly at your cake top sculptures - very cool. Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Well Magnus, as we say around here, "That's right nice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hi Don, Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! What have you been carving lately ? Blessings, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.