Was able to get into the shop and just play around a bit yesterday. Here is the result. Its not perfect because I was making it up as I went - but the next one in silver or gold will be spot on.
Argentium is a special type of sterling silver with more silver content (93%), less copper content, and 1/2% Germanium. Germanium is a rare earth metal that provides a CLEAR layer of oxidation on the silver. This means your silver is hard and strong like sterling (as...
Hi All! It has been a long time since posting. I'm working on setting up a regiment to I remember to do it every two weeks or so... I just get so darned busy with life and work sometimes... Okay, so a few things I wanted to share:
Hello Everyone! P4P was recently interviewed and aired by KCBX, our local central coast public radio station. They are affiliated with NPR (National Public Radio) and I have been told that this show will air across the country and eventually worldwide! Total air tim...
Thought some of you might be interested in seeing a design using double patterns on the brocade engine. Its pretty fun stuff that can create an object with multiple depths of engraving. So we have 2 patterns, two followers, plus the background rosette to create the sti...
Much of the work is completed on antique equipment with some of our older tools, such as a Holtzapffel ornamental lathe, being from the early to mid-1800's and Engine Turning equipment from the early 1900's. We do use some modern equipment, too, when it makes...
