New Update for New Year

This year has been pretty exciting and it's only just begun. Last weekend I set up my jewellery workshop in the garage and it is fantastic to have everything set up and (mainly) no have to unpack everything to use it and put it away when I am finished.

This update is about a ring I made about 18 months ago. It's original purpose was a wedding ring and it did serve this purpose for a while, but sometimes the best of intentions just aren't enough.

I made a wax model of my design using a tube of wax designed for this purpose. It is a really nice medium to work in - and quickly shows results, of course this is a disadvantage when the tools slip or you make a mistake!

Once I was happy with the model and had checked it for sizing, I sent it off to Regal Castings to cast it in 14ct white gold. Several days later it arrived back for me to clean up - filing off the sprues and a little tidy up. I am really happy with the final outcome and pleased it has found an appreciative home with my lovely friends in Helensville.

This is the final ring modelled by Andy: