Sterling dice ring created by M.M-T.: her first casting! Sterling guillotine earrings made by request as a Christmas present for K.T.’s friend.
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Unique Planter tables
These tables look incredible, and, though they are similar designs, they each look very distinct. Mahogany/cherry table by J.M., Poplar/cherry/walnut table by B.B., Zebra Alder table by C.M., and Poplar table by J.G.
Pewter Castings
Some excellent examples of pewter castings, done by Grade 9 & 10 students J.M-J., C.E., C.B., & C.H. Each student chooses a design, carves it into a block of plaster, then casts it with molten pewter.
Fantastic work, everyone!
Lost wax casting with organic material
Lost Wax Casting isn’t just for wax! As C.S. in Grade 12 proves, organic materials like branches, twigs, and even bugs can be cast out of metal. After some experimentation, C.S. cast this cedar branch out of sterling silver: it looks incredible (in-process photo also included here).
Also featured is an unfinished sterling silver pendant cast out of a piece of Cumberland bark. Experiments like this are always welcome in the Highland Jewelry shop!
Beautiful chess board
Perfect chess board by T.G. in Grade 12 (self-directed project). Black Walnut and Poplar woods were used for the board and pieces, and all pieces were hand-turned on the wood lathe. Great work, T.!
Pewter castings, part 2
Another round of incredible castings by C.P. (pawprint), A.B. (snowflake), J.D. (biohazard symbol), and A.F. (skull). All castings are designed by the student, carved out of a plaster blank with various tools, cast out of pewter, then filed, sanded, and polished to perfection. Great work, everyone!
Pewter Castings, part 1
Impressive castings by K.M., K.L., C.E., and L.M.! All castings are designed by the student, carved out of a plaster blank with various tools, cast out of pewter, then filed, sanded, and polished to perfection.
Creative pieces by Grade 9/10 students
These Grade 9/10 students wanted to try something a bit more advanced for their pendant projects! After designing and cutting out an image by hand with a jeweller’s saw, each student sweat-soldered their piece onto a different type of metal. Incredible work, everyone: I am so impressed! Browning logo by J.M-J., octopus by N.M., and howling wolf by C.P.
self-directed senior projects
Gorgeous earrings made with re-purposed dimes by Grade 11 student J.A., and hand-cut and shaped fishing lures by Grade 12 student M.F.
Steel Tempered Pendants!
Check out these unique steel-tempered pendants, all done by C.H. in Grade 11. After tempering the steel, students choose and engrave a unique design for their pendants/keychains. Great work!
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