From Colin's Bench 2
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- Colin Creed
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From Colin's Bench 2
Hi Everyone,
Here's an update on the Wolf head job that I posted in Dr PICZA.
As you can see the job is more involved than just scanning the head.
The design is a pendant for a man & is based on a Viking amulet known as a "Thors Hammer".
Customer had researched the design & this is what they wanted.
Milled hammer as two wax parts then joined together.
Chain goes through the Wolf's head. The head acts as a bail.
This will be cast in 9ctYG, approx' 30gms finish weight.
Total length of piece is approx' 45mm.
Will post photos when finished.
regards Colin
Here's an update on the Wolf head job that I posted in Dr PICZA.
As you can see the job is more involved than just scanning the head.
The design is a pendant for a man & is based on a Viking amulet known as a "Thors Hammer".
Customer had researched the design & this is what they wanted.
Milled hammer as two wax parts then joined together.
Chain goes through the Wolf's head. The head acts as a bail.
This will be cast in 9ctYG, approx' 30gms finish weight.
Total length of piece is approx' 45mm.
Will post photos when finished.
regards Colin
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- These two pieces will be cast seperatly then detailed & soldered together.
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- How finished piece will look.
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SAS insignia pendant
Hi Everyone,
This insignia maybe familiar to those with some military knowledge.
It's the Aussie elite special forces (SAS) insignia.
This wax is for another Jeweller & was scanned from a badge.
I believe that it's going to be a gold pendant with dimonds set in handle of the sword.
If I'm the one who gets to finish the cast item, I'll post photos.
regards Colin.
This insignia maybe familiar to those with some military knowledge.
It's the Aussie elite special forces (SAS) insignia.
This wax is for another Jeweller & was scanned from a badge.
I believe that it's going to be a gold pendant with dimonds set in handle of the sword.
If I'm the one who gets to finish the cast item, I'll post photos.
regards Colin.
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Nice Job
Colin very nice work. Do you paint all your waxes., and if you do what typw of piant do you use and are there any probs when you cast?. I really enjoy seeing your stuff thanks for posting.
Michael
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Wax Powder-what it is
Hi Michael,
This is one of those pretty neat tricks, shown to me by an Old Time Jeweller that I worked with many years ago.
The reasons are this:
1; Helps the customers to visualise their wax design in whichever metal.
The grey for StgSil that's oxidised.
The yellow for both 9ctYG & 18ctYG.
2; Helps to lift out the detail when taking photos of waxes.
3; Helps when hand carving, to get an idea of the depth of cut or detail that your trying to achieve.
4; Helps to put a polish onto the wax surface after you've finished hand carving.
I've used this trick for over 10yrs & never had a problem with the finished casting or metal contamination.
But I don't recommend it & wont use it for a wax being carved for casting in Platinum!
The grey powder is a Ultrafine Powdered Graphite as used by Locksmiths.
(Graphite-That's why it's not suitable for Platinum waxes!)
The yellow powder is a Superfine Metallic Pigment used by Artists for making gold paint or gilding picture frames.
It's a finely ground brass powder that should be available from a good Arts & Artist supplier.
Apply with a cheap nylon brissle brush & gently brush it on, blow off excess powder.
Hope this helps, Colin
This is one of those pretty neat tricks, shown to me by an Old Time Jeweller that I worked with many years ago.
The reasons are this:
1; Helps the customers to visualise their wax design in whichever metal.
The grey for StgSil that's oxidised.
The yellow for both 9ctYG & 18ctYG.
2; Helps to lift out the detail when taking photos of waxes.
3; Helps when hand carving, to get an idea of the depth of cut or detail that your trying to achieve.
4; Helps to put a polish onto the wax surface after you've finished hand carving.
I've used this trick for over 10yrs & never had a problem with the finished casting or metal contamination.
But I don't recommend it & wont use it for a wax being carved for casting in Platinum!
The grey powder is a Ultrafine Powdered Graphite as used by Locksmiths.
(Graphite-That's why it's not suitable for Platinum waxes!)
The yellow powder is a Superfine Metallic Pigment used by Artists for making gold paint or gilding picture frames.
It's a finely ground brass powder that should be available from a good Arts & Artist supplier.
Apply with a cheap nylon brissle brush & gently brush it on, blow off excess powder.
Hope this helps, Colin
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Photos of finished items
Hi everyone,
Here's the photos of the finished Wolf hammer & SAS pendant.
The Wolf hammer ended up weighing 25gms in 9ctYG.
regards Colin.
Here's the photos of the finished Wolf hammer & SAS pendant.
The Wolf hammer ended up weighing 25gms in 9ctYG.
regards Colin.
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Nice work Colin!
I notice a lot of your castings are in 9 karat. Is that pretty much the standard in Australia? On the other hand, as heavy as your pieces are, they'd be $$$ in 14 or 18 karat. By the way, your 9 karat has a nice color. Are you alloying your own gold or using a premixed alloy?
Keep up the great stuff!
Ken
I notice a lot of your castings are in 9 karat. Is that pretty much the standard in Australia? On the other hand, as heavy as your pieces are, they'd be $$$ in 14 or 18 karat. By the way, your 9 karat has a nice color. Are you alloying your own gold or using a premixed alloy?
Keep up the great stuff!
Ken
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Hi Ken,
As Australia was a British colony, all of our Metal Standards are based on the British ones.
9ct is the lowest carat gold allowed in Australia & England. (also Canada, I think?)
I have a prefered caster that does a great job, next day turn around & can handle my huge pieces without holes & ruining them.
They do thier own alloying & I must admit their color is pretty good.
regards Colin.
As Australia was a British colony, all of our Metal Standards are based on the British ones.
9ct is the lowest carat gold allowed in Australia & England. (also Canada, I think?)
I don't do any of my own casting as it's not worth the setup & trouble for me.your 9 karat has a nice color. Are you alloying your own gold or using a premixed alloy?
I have a prefered caster that does a great job, next day turn around & can handle my huge pieces without holes & ruining them.
They do thier own alloying & I must admit their color is pretty good.
regards Colin.