People have been asking how I model my jewelry. In the old days it was by hand with polymer clay. Now I mostly use digital clay, and my favorite software is Zbrush. Have a look at this magnetic locking clasp that I have been working...
This happened while I slept (and before and after). 12 hours on the Printrbot. After removing it from the support structure, I will mold the model with silicone and re-create it in bronze using metal clay. After seeing the beautiful finish the last buckle took...
I gave the buckle a torch patina. I can't get over how amazing the sky looks. [gallery type="rectangular" ids="2256"]...
People are usually surprised when they hear that metal clay exists. When explained, it makes sense though. It's powdered metal, mixed with an organic binder and water. It feels and looks similar to ceramic clay. It air dries and can be worked in dry form,...
Back in 2003 I was fortunate to take a class from metal clay pioneer Hadar Jacobson. At the time, the only clays available were fine silver and gold. Faster firing and stronger versions of silver clay soon followed. In recent years bronze...