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From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I love sculpting jewelry wax because it allows me to make beautiful 3D designs.

Here’s the process in pictures from wax to a beautiful finished silver ring.

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This is the finished ring

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

This is where it all started – a rough sketch on a piece of paper

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I start sculpting from a block of wax which is specific for ring making since it already has the hole in the middle for the finger

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I sketch on the wax the general outlines so I can start filing down to them

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I’ve reached the general shape, filled it nicely and engraved the center. Now I have to make the details

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

Here I’ve made the hole where the stone will be set

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I engraved the celtic designs in the wax

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

Here it’s ready to be cast in metal. I have also hollowed it inside so it will be lighter in weight

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I handed the wax ring to the caster I work with

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I’ve recieved it from casting, how fun! Now the ring is in sterling silver

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

I have to file the ring nicely and solder the 2 bezels for the stones

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

Here I’m setting the blue topaz stones in their bezels

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

And we have a finished ring!

From Wax To Jewelry: I Handcrafted A Silver Claw Ring

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I'm a silversmith from Haifa, Israel. I have a degree in jewelry design from Shenkar College, and have been working in the field since 2004. I have 2 Etsy stores where I sell my jewelry: The classic jewelry store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/shirliclassicjewelry My fantasy jewelry store: https://www.etsy.com/il-en/shop/shirlifantasyjewelry

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

EXCELLENT job. This ring could "double" as protection for a female if she ever needed it as a weapon against an attacker. I love this idea, that's what I thought they were for at first glance.

4points

Shirli Matatia (Post author) 8 years ago

Thanks Yvonne! And great idea as a weapon- it would realy hurt to get that in the face : )

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Alexandra Zeres 8 years ago

Yvonne, you are EVERYWHERE on Bored Panda, aren't ya? ;)

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Ann Ros'a 8 years ago

But there is still some questionable content on here though... I hate the political c**p too! It is refreshing to not see it on here.

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-- 8 years ago

I actually prefer the design on the sketch you made :P Great work!

3points

Lou Wow 8 years ago

Looks like it was made by the elves from LOTRs.

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Shirli Matatia (Post author) 8 years ago

Thanks so much Lou! That was my inspiration for the ring. I love elves and LOTR!

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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago

EXCELLENT job. This ring could "double" as protection for a female if she ever needed it as a weapon against an attacker. I love this idea, that's what I thought they were for at first glance.

4points