Thursday, December 13, 2012

Silversmithing Short Course NMIT First Class

We were all a little sad

The reason?  The first class of the Silversmithing Short Course has just come to an end.   
Each participant made a small vessel and a spoon - projects chosen by the participants.  
Technical ability varied from beginners wanting new experiences to those with experience who wanted to play with no set outcome. 


It is hard to see with my poor photography but this vessel tapered to a point, breast like.
(The image below shows a better angle).
The spoon has an elongated bowl and a hook at the other end.



The maker of this vessel made her own stake to planish on.  
The bowl fits neatly into the hand while the spoon has a bowl at both ends.


This vessel is very solid and is designed to be reminiscent of a turkish coffee cup ( if I remember correctly).  The spoon has a small round bowl and a twist at the other end.   An anti-clastic stake was also used.


This vessel was raised quickly by a skilled silversmith and the form then pulled and pushed over stakes to acquire the ridges.


This vessel is very evocative.  The sea can be heard when placed to the ear.  The spoon was simply formed with a round handle and a shallow dish.


Completely amazed at what was achieved.