Jim Kelso Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I'm making this pin for the upcoming Westchester Craft Show(see Events). Seen here is the design drawing on Mylar and the beginnings of the piercing on the shibuichi(60%copper/40%silver). The bezel is 18k gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 This shot shows the initial carving/engraving. I began by engraving(with AirGraver) deep lines where the veins would be. I then used a rotary burr, following the engraved lines, to begin shaping valleys, giving shape and depth to the leaf. Here the shaping and relief work is almost finished and the veins are pencilled in. Also I've engraved the grapes in shakudo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Jim, Looks like the start of a great piece. Do you make your bezel material ? Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Dick. No, it's step-bezel wire from Hoover & Strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Jim, How is your pin progressing? Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Dick, Pretty well, I just am so busy getting ready for the show and have had internet connection problems. Here is the pin last Friday. Shows the 18k moth, beginning of texturing and the unpatinated grapes in shakudo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Looks like it's going to be another beauty, Jim! What are you using to texture the leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Jim, This is really coming along - very nice. Where does one get shibuichi plate? Or did you make your own? Also what alloy is shakudo? Best Wishes, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hi Magnus. Sorry for the slow response. Things have been backing up here. For shibuichi you can either contact Reactive Metals Studio or Phillip Baldwin at Shining Wave Finally I finished the pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Quiet beauty. Thanks Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Jim, Very,very beauitful. I love the contrasts in colors and textures. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks guys Tom, I used three punches ,mostly one that has an oval face, and two smaller ones to get into tight spots and around the "decay". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Beautiful piece Jim. Thanks for the supplier info. Have a great show! Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks Magnus. Here's a better photo of the finished piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekrem Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks Magnus. Here's a better photo of the finished piece. Hi Jim, The piece really looks nice. Did you cast the 18K golden moth? And is it inlayed or pinned on the piece? I also love the little golden shots you've scattered on the leaves Thanks for sharing the way you've done it, and the photos of the finished piece. BTW, I've spoken with Steve Lindsay, and got an Air Graver from him, and told him that you've recommended it. The compressor being too heavy for me to take it with me by plane, I have to get one from here and mount the hoses and other stuff on it, another words, I havent tried it out yet. Thanks for the suggestion Jim, as you've said in one of your previous posts, he really is a very nice person to talk to and do business with. Best regards. ekrem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Ekrem and thanks. The moth is carved/engraved/chased from sheet and is pinned to the leaves. I hope you like the AirGraver. Let us know what you think. Steve is the most helpful manufacturer/sales person I ever met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekrem Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Ekrem and thanks. The moth is carved/engraved/chased from sheet and is pinned to the leaves. I hope you like the AirGraver. Let us know what you think. Steve is the most helpful manufacturer/sales person I ever met. You are most welcome Jim. As soon as I get a compressor and hook every thing up, I will let you know how it goes. Best regards, ekrem. Hi Ekrem and thanks. The moth is carved/engraved/chased from sheet and is pinned to the leaves. I hope you like the AirGraver. Let us know what you think. Steve is the most helpful manufacturer/sales person I ever met. BTW, what is the size of that pin, and the thickness of the moth before you've started to carve? Best regards ekrem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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