Event Title
Location
Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Student Center Theatre and Twilight Ballroom
Start Date
12-4-2022 4:00 PM
End Date
12-4-2022 7:00 PM
Description
Metalworking is an ancient field that provides numerous methods to create a similar outcome. This semester I’ve been studying several traditional techniques in jewelry making while attempting to incorporate my own designs. The techniques that I have been focusing on are casting and stone-setting. For casting, I have been experimenting with both lost-wax casting and sand-casting in order to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind works. Casting is often the best method to use when creating organic designs. My designs include snakes and historic Viking imagery that is often easier to create by carving wax and manipulating sand molds.
The inclusion of precious stones brings color and vibrance to my original works. I particularly enjoy the process of problem solving in order to design a finished work that allows me to capture a precious stone as the final step. Experimenting with stone setting requires research from technical jewelry books, advice from other jewelers, and mimicking methods used in instructional videos.
Doing this experimentation while still at the university will help prepare me for continued work after graduation. By expanding my “tool belt”, I can continue a career of making unique works.
Connecting Old Techniques with New Ideas
Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Student Center Theatre and Twilight Ballroom
Metalworking is an ancient field that provides numerous methods to create a similar outcome. This semester I’ve been studying several traditional techniques in jewelry making while attempting to incorporate my own designs. The techniques that I have been focusing on are casting and stone-setting. For casting, I have been experimenting with both lost-wax casting and sand-casting in order to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind works. Casting is often the best method to use when creating organic designs. My designs include snakes and historic Viking imagery that is often easier to create by carving wax and manipulating sand molds.
The inclusion of precious stones brings color and vibrance to my original works. I particularly enjoy the process of problem solving in order to design a finished work that allows me to capture a precious stone as the final step. Experimenting with stone setting requires research from technical jewelry books, advice from other jewelers, and mimicking methods used in instructional videos.
Doing this experimentation while still at the university will help prepare me for continued work after graduation. By expanding my “tool belt”, I can continue a career of making unique works.
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Faculty Sponsor: Lauren Selden (School of Art)