Metalworking Techniques
Uncompromised Tradition
Here are a few of the metalsmith techniques I use to create uniquely beautiful pieces of wearable art.
The handwrought nature of each piece captures quality that can not be matched in mass-produced engraving and fabrication.
Hand Engraving.
Custom hand engraving to suit your style and budget. Jewelry Engraving, Personalized keepsakes, Lettering and Monograms, and Scroll work. I can help you personalize your every day carry or showcase pieces with exhibition quality engraving.
Deep Relief Engraving is a hallmark of fine engraving that adds texture and depth to any design.
Precious metal inlay can bring color and vibrancy to hand engraved designs
Raising and Repoussé.
Raising is a nearly lost process of creating hollowware vessels from a single sheet of metal, having been replaced in manufacturing by the much cheaper process of stamping. Its a beautiful way of creating commemorative cups and chalices.
Chasing and Repoussé are methods for creating sculpted images that stand elevated from the metal surface. It is a remarkable way of creating texture and volume that make your project truly unique.
Fabrication.
The art of sculpting something beautiful from the raw materials. Blushing copper, bright brass, shining silver, or glowing gold.
Custom jewelry, heirlooms, and art assembled with precision and care by hand to last for generations.
Bespoke Design.
I truly enjoy collaborating with a customer to design a one of a kind piece that helps them tell the story of their lives. A peice that lets you express your unique style in something as permanent as metal.
Whether it is a cherished ring that is always with you, your grandfather’s pocket knife, or your favorite hammer. There is very little like the joy found in the daily use of something beautiful that is all your own.
Ever since humans discovered metal and made tools, we’ve been smithing and fabricating.
Taking it to the next level, we discovered ways in which to personalize these pieces. Every piece is crafted with a personal touch. When I create my unique pieces, I do so with the same amount of care as the piece before and after. Smithing and metal engraving are age old techniques and artforms. Every piece that leaves my bench tells a story of my creativity, passion, and experience.
With metals and materials such as sterling, silver, copper, gold, brass, and much more, smiths, engravers, and jewelers create fine jewelry, art, and wares. A range of metalsmith techniques is used when creating these pieces. All of my experience and education culminates to this, and I’m excited to share my work with the world.
Beginning to end, each step of the process is handcrafted by me to the highest standards of fit and finish.
In the Gallery you can see these techniques at work, let some of the other tales I’ve helped tell inspire you to tell your own.