Hand fabricated from sterling silver. Flowers, hummingbirds and leaf details are sawed from sterling silver sheet. Texture is created with a hammer, flowers are formed using dapping techniques. Stamp work techniques used to add line details in leaves and edges are shaped with a file. Bezels are made from sterling silver sheet. Silver wire is formed to shape and details are soldered together into the desired design. Sterling silver chain is made from sterling silver wire, forming each link with a mandrel and soldering links close. Liver of sulfur is used to oxidize the silver, a fine satin matte buff finish is done on the silver to highlight the piece and add shadow detail. Lapidary techniques are used to cut and polish natural stones. Natural stones used in my work include Spiderweb Kingman Turquoise, Waterwebb Kingman Turquoise, Red Mediterranean coral, Ethiopian Opals, and Golden Hills Turquoise.
