Bali 2008: Self-Guided Studies
Silversmithing
Ubud, Bali
On several occasions, I rented a spot at the local silversmith workspace.
With the guidance of my new friend Alit who worked at the shop,
I learned to use the equipment and tools to make some jewelry to bring home...

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Foot pump for firing the blow torch... |
I designed this Two Peas in a Pod pendant |
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Some design sketches... |
Polishing the sharp edges |
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Hammering the engravings with lettered stamps |
The Polishing wheel
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Flattening the silver wire
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Dunking into the chemical prior to heating |
Heating the metal with the torch |
A finished piece |

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| Blow torch fun! | A piece for my sweetheart |
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Some of my completed pieces |
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Gamelan
Leather Design
Shadow Puppet Construction
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