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...


Foot pump for firing the blow torch...
 

I designed this Two Peas in a Pod pendant
for my bestfriend Dhyanna
 

Some design sketches...
 
Polishing the sharp edges
 
Hammering the engravings with lettered stamps
 
The Polishing wheel

 

Flattening the silver wire

 












 
Dunking into the chemical
prior to heating
Heating the metal with the torch
 
A finished piece
 

 

Blow torch fun! A piece for my sweetheart


 

   

 

Some of my completed pieces
 

 

Please Click on Links Below:

Gamelan

Leather Design

Shadow Puppet Construction

Silversmith

Batik Painting

Wood Carving Session