Showing posts with label native jewellery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label native jewellery. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Octopus Bracelet


This was the first Octopus bracelet that I have made. This was a tough bracelet to design, even though it is quite a simple design. It was a lot of fun. To my surprise my mom really liked this one and was disappointed that she didn't get it to wear. Sorry mom hahah!! Being the good son I am, I did promise her one later on though.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Eagle pendant - Chased

This was my second go at chasing. This time it went a little faster than my first attempt. Overall I am very happy with both chased pieces I have done. Its sure a lot of fun challenging something new.

Chased Killerwhale Pendant in Sterling silver.

This was my first chased piece. I started this project thinking it might go along easily. Soon was I to find out that chasing is a lot more work than first appears. Over the summer of 2008 I worked many hours on this piece under the guidance of my friend, fellow artist and teacher Haida artist, Jay Simeon. I first engraved this piece, then fashoned and soldered on square wire along the rim of the piece to add depth. Then I fashoned the bale and posts and soldered them on the top. Lots of work but I am really proud of this piece! Thanks Jay!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Halibut, Eagle and Human figure carved in 14K Gold


This piece was comissioned to represent the family crests for a chief from the Nisgaa Nation.