Today I made.....

[GoldBenj]

You'd have a lot more success with a mold using delf clay and 2 sections, much more accurate and a lot of fun too @BackyardBullion

[BackyardBullion]

@GoldBenj do you know of any courses or "how to" sessions on jewellery or silver smithing? I feel that I am loving silversmithing more and more and I am so keen to learn - at the moment I am just learning by trial and error with some sucesses and some disasters! Appreciate the help though!

[GoldBenj]

There's a very good guy who uploads jewellery technique videos and methods called Andrew Berry  (on the bench) but that's a subscription method, have a look at sandcasting jewellery methods on YouTube and it'll give you a much better idea @BackyardBullion

[calandlew1]

Very happy how this turned out today

[Bullionbilly]

15 minutes ago, calandlew1 said:

Very happy how this turned out today

Nice work !

[Bullionbilly]

On Sunday, April 02, 2017 at 17:58, BackyardBullion said:

rolling it would make me pop a blood vessel.

 

Lol... good work !

 

 

 

 

[calandlew1]

7 minutes ago, Bullionbilly said:

Nice work !

Thank you 

[BackyardBullion]

@Bullionbilly thanks my friend!

[calandlew1]

[BackyardBullion]

Today I finished 3 more mirror bars. The heart is for sale in the trade section, the Round and Bar are sold already!

[BackyardBullion]

Today I made a Mirror Finish Cube!

This one is sold already I am afraid!

[BackyardBullion]

Pretty sure these little dice would raise some eyebrows by a gaming commissioner but they are bloody fun to roll around :-)

They weigh in at about 22g each (+ or -)

 

[GoldBenj]

@BackyardBullion 

When I've found a little bit more time I'll give these a go too I think, something novelty about a silver dice.

[BackyardBullion]

13 minutes ago, GoldBenj said:

@BackyardBullion 

When I've found a little bit more time I'll give these a go too I think, something novelty about a silver dice.

I need to perfect the pour, they are tough to pour and get looking right. I have no doubt what you make will be 1 million times better!

[GoldBenj]

@BackyardBullion I'll send you one so you can compare ☺ I'll try and take some photos of the process too so that hopefully you'll find an easier way too.

[BackyardBullion]

5 minutes ago, GoldBenj said:

@BackyardBullion I'll send you one so you can compare ☺ I'll try and take some photos of the process too so that hopefully you'll find an easier way too.

I presume you will cast them - I need to get myself a casting kit and give it a go - get some perfect cubes!

[GoldBenj]

@BackyardBullion

yeah sandcasting would work a treat I think, will document it for you and message you the pictures mate.

[BackyardBullion]

Just finished making this "Ag47" Silver Rippled Cube for @Alymac

It will be sent off for hallmarking soon too! If you want something like this just get in touch!

[Bullionbilly]

34 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

Just finished making this "Ag47" Silver Rippled Cube for @Alymac

It will be sent off for hallmarking soon too! If you want something like this just get in touch!

Nice ripples ! 

[sixgun]

The ripples are nicely symmetrical and stay within confines of the top of the cube creating a just so boarder. This is a winning element.

I think if the sides of the cube where mirror finish the piece would be even more stunning.  

[Roy]

I agree! The symmetry is lovely and beautifully contained. 

I think you'll do well. 

 

[BackyardBullion]

27 minutes ago, sixgun said:

The ripples are nicely symmetrical and stay within confines of the top of the cube creating a just so boarder. This is a winning element.

I think if the sides of the cube where mirror finish the piece would be even more stunning.  

Thanks my friend for the feedback! Sadly getting a high mirror finish on the sides would be hard and require sanding off quite a lot of silver! 

One day I will be sand casting probably and get myself a sanding belt to get the best mirror finishes possible!

13 minutes ago, Roy said:

I agree! The symmetry is lovely and beautifully contained. 

I think you'll do well. 

 

Thanks!

[Alymac]

1 hour ago, BackyardBullion said:

Just finished making this "Ag47" Silver Rippled Cube for @Alymac

It will be sent off for hallmarking soon too! If you want something like this just get in touch!

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh!

[GoldBenj]

@BackyardBullion you genuinely have so much potential, bite the bullet and give sandcasting a go, you'll make a few mistakes but it's a learning process.

[BackyardBullion]

3 minutes ago, GoldBenj said:

@BackyardBullion you genuinely have so much potential, bite the bullet and give sandcasting a go, you'll make a few mistakes but it's a learning process.

Thanks! Slowly I will evolve and learn new tricks! One day I hope to be at the dizzy heights of yourself!