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Silver: Raw and Redeemed

Silver Raw and Redeemed
This recent collection of work explores the raw nature of silver scraps and castes. Part processed the work revels in the quality of the material and reveals the accidental textures of melting and off castes. This  precious metal is not normally experienced by the public in this state. The work calls us to understand that everything can be precious.
Hanging Bat                  Stirling Silver Pendant                      Natural Caste in Cuttlefish                                                                                        32gms - Sans Choker      Available
Hanging Bat  : Detail        Stirling Silver   - molten metal was poured into the exterior skeleton of a cuttlefish - thus this is a positive of a negative form. 
Found           Wood & Stirling Silver Pendant             Found object - epoxy resin joined,                                                                                          natural face                   Available
Pebbles                 Stirling Silver Pendant                      Sweat soldered and reticulated scraps                                                                       42gms - Sans Choker      Available
Pebbles: Detail         Stirling Silver         
Sweat soldered and reticulated from caste spillage. Not pickled or cleaned to retain process patina.                                                                   
Spoon             Stirling Silver                    Casting waste and domed silver bowl                                                                                                                                        Sold
Silver: Raw and Redeemed
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Silver: Raw and Redeemed

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