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Category Archives: Blog

Update: The cyber skull was a success

strangegrain November 22, 2020 Leave a comment

I’m stoked that it cast well. I had been trying to narrow down an issue with my kiln program and finally nailed down the proper cool down rate, from 1350•F – 1050•F without getting an error. There were a few parts of the fine details that didn’t come out, but I fixed the spots by […]

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*NFS* Colla Wood 3-Stone Sterling Silver and Brass Statement Ring

strangegrain November 19, 2020 Leave a comment

This ring is made from a variation of one of my designs. The client, a well known cab seller, wanted to make a 3-stone version of a previous 2-stone piece with a similar aesthetic, so I obliged. The ring is a size 11 3/4 and is about 4 inches long! Huge, but super badass, as […]

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Ithaca Peak Turquoise Castellated Bezel Cigar Ring

strangegrain November 19, 2020 Leave a comment

Size 9 1/4 – 9 1/2 High Grade Ithaca Peak Turquoise Castellated Bezel Cigar Ring – Everyday Wear – Heavy – Sterling Silver – Strange Grain Description This great heavy gauge cigar ring can be used as an everyday worn ring. The stone high grade Ithaca Peak Turquoise, and was sourced directly from the mine […]

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Cyber Skull Lost Wax Model

strangegrain November 17, 2020 Leave a comment

I decided to go a different route with the ring, leaving only one electrode on either side. I felt like the finished product would be a little bit too bulky. I added three electrodes on each side which connect and wrap around the outer edge of the design. While spruing this wax, I’ll have to […]

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Stamps, Castings, and Cabs

strangegrain November 13, 2020 Leave a comment

If you’re jeweler, you’re going to love this week’s update in my store. I’ll be adding a few more castings as well as adding some handmade stamps.

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Handmade Jewelry Stamps for Metalworking

strangegrain November 11, 2020 Leave a comment

Whether you’re beginning a career as a silversmith or you’re a seasoned pro, the tools you possess is what sets you apart from the rest. If you’re going for a one-of-a-kind design, you’re going to need a one-of-a-kind set of stamps. When looking for that go-to stamp, handmade is the best way to go. When […]

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Hand carved Artistic Skull for Lost Wax casting in Sterling Silver

strangegrain November 10, 2020 Leave a comment

When I first started casting a few years ago, I didn’t have a very good setup. I would vacuum the investment in a vacuum chamber and would do the burnout in a tiny jewelry kiln by Table Top , which could barely fit the single small flask that I owned. Earlier this year, probably the […]

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