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Matp85
26-08-2009, 07:34 PM
http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=51&pictureid=267

Latest work that is neat completion. Hand carved the lion and the surrounding frame in wax then cast in silver. The hand cut out each letter soldered on. The hand polished for shine!

Hope you like it!
MuranoSilver
26-08-2009, 07:36 PM
Oh my goodness that is gorgeous!!
nic x
Matp85
26-08-2009, 07:37 PM
its to be hung around the neck from a blue ribbon and it ways quite abit!
Di Sandland
26-08-2009, 07:46 PM
stunning work Mat
bustagasket
26-08-2009, 07:54 PM
Holy schmoly!!! thats fantastic carving!
Matp85
26-08-2009, 07:55 PM
sorry about the picture quality was taking on my phone really doesnt do it justice
bustagasket
26-08-2009, 07:57 PM
well i darent think how wonderful it would look with a good photo :D
Matp85
26-08-2009, 07:59 PM
give wax carving a go then go to a jewellers to get it cast but before hand ask how much it will weigh and how much it will cost!
Matp85
26-08-2009, 08:02 PM
how are you casting it?
Matp85
26-08-2009, 08:05 PM
never used that or heard of it. Being used to working in busy workshop some methods or equipment i might never see or use post the results or some other clay casting so i can have a look would be interesting to see!
mizgeorge
26-08-2009, 08:52 PM
Wonderful piece Matt :)
Green Monster
27-08-2009, 10:41 PM
Impressive stuff.
How big are the letters, you say you cut them out, how fiddly must that have been, how do you cut out such small pieces, my fat thumbs would have no chance.
Emerald
27-08-2009, 10:49 PM
me thinks me will just take my fimo offerings and run and hide=:-O
Solunar Silver Studio
28-08-2009, 05:57 AM
give wax carving a go then go to a jewellers to get it cast but before hand ask how much it will weigh and how much it will cost!

How fantastic your work looks!!

I wanted to have a go carving/modelling wax some years ago (I wanted to do a sculpture from a life model - to be cast in resin) but I couldn't find anyone who could advise me about all the different waxes - all the colours - and what they are best used for. Can you tell me a bit about what you know of them...are any of them soft enought to mould by hand? or do they all need to be carved/melted?
Lindyloo
28-08-2009, 09:24 PM
My tongue was just hanging out while reading the description of how you did that!
MuranoSilver
28-08-2009, 09:41 PM
I love working in wax (it's so forgiving) my "Angelus" ring was a one off wax casting :)
http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=1
Fiona
28-08-2009, 10:28 PM
Absolutely gorgeous - and Im sure that the Northumberland Pipers will be delighted :D
bustagasket
29-08-2009, 08:16 AM
brilliant as always nic
mizgeorge
29-08-2009, 08:34 AM
Lovely ring Nic :)
I used to have an earcuff made by an Israeli silver artist in a very similar style and wore it constantly for years. Ironically, I finally lost it just over the border in Egypt. I like to think it's part of a nice coral reef now :)
Matp85
29-08-2009, 05:03 PM
the waxes we use are a solid mass. There are different strengths in waxes but nothing i know of that can be moulded by hand you would have to go into clay for that. But also there is wax which can be braided and platted if you were doing rope designs etc
CyberPaddy66
31-08-2009, 01:57 PM
Great work on the lion, VERY impressed!
EmmaRose
02-09-2009, 01:24 PM
wow, Mat wanna give some lessons, just, well, WOW!!!!
(Ps try taking photo from further away, yes it will be smaller but also clearer)
Em