Grade 12 student T.C. made this beautiful bracelet as a self-directed project. Sweat-soldered moon shape, textured band…this is some great work!
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Belt Buckles
Wow! Some incredible belt buckles came out of the Highland Jewelry shop this year. Featured here are pieces by R.P., D.G., B.G., T.G., and E.H. Love that textured copper on the bear claw and the tree, and the buffing/brushed finishing job on the “Hoonigan” buckle.
Hand-cut metalwork
Self-directed pieces by M.F. and T.G. in Grade 12. Pieces are uniquely designed, cut out by hand, and soldered to contrasting metals by “sweat-soldering”.
Great castings
Sterling bald eagle ring, and custom-carved brass axe, both cast and created by Grade 12 student D.H. Nice work!
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!
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!
Earrings
Self-directed projects by Grade 12 student C.S.: chainmail/jump-ring earrings, and pewter-cast earrings. Fantastic work!
Incredible self-directed jewelry projects
These stunning self-directed pieces were made by M.F. (marlin) and J.L. (pendant) in Grade 12, and feature intricate hand-cutting with a jeweller’s saw, as well as complex soldering of different metals together. Impressive work!
Creative Projects
Welcome to a new year of Jewelry 11/12! Check out these amazing projects by T.C., R.P., B.G., E.H., J.G., and T.G.: designs are chosen by each student, cutting is done by hand with a jeweller’s saw, and two different types of metal are “sweat-soldered” together. Excellent work, folks!
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