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Laura McDonald
Date: 01-03-2024
Submission from: Laura McDonald
Category: Metalsmith Teacher - Hamlyn Terrace, NSW
Item: Sterling Silver Snake Ring
My term classes began this month in my studio, I had set out a task for my regular students to create a snake ring or pendant of some sort. I decided to join in with them and make my own too. I decided on giving her a 14k gold head and a thick body in 10 gauge sterling silver wire.
AJS products used:
I used AJS Diamond Wheel Burs to add texture, eyes and other details. All of my Polishing and Sanding wheel bits are all from AJS also. My preferred polishing wheels are SS Mounted Wheel Syntha Suede - 22mm