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Greetings fellow metalsmithers,

The perception of time speeding up is an experience most of us can relate too.

I have that same feeling. That is, until I sit down at my bench. Fully immersed in creativity, a still space where time does not exist.

Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Hans at his workbench

Projects on my bench :

I worked on this very interesting commission.

I was sent a titanium connecting rod from a Chevy LS7 (427 cubic inch) for a big car guy who builds LS motors.
He wanted to have me make a wedding ring out of it.
It was a very challenging material, extremely hard and very unforgiving.

Metalsmith Newsletter - Create -  Titanium Connecting Rod Ring Process
Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Titanium Connecting Rod Ring Progress
Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Making titanium fold-over clasp

My mosquito sculpture is ready for action.

Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Mosquito Sculpture
Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Mosquito sculpture progress project
Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Mosquito sculpture complete

What projects are you busy with on your bench?

I have worked on a few interesting new solitaire ring tutorials.

RECOMMENDED TUTORIALS



Bezel Solitaire Ring Making

This solitaire ring design combines a classic and modern style. The gemstone sits higher off the finger similar to a classic design with a sleek bezel setting creating the illusion of a larger gemstone.

Bezel Solitaire Ring Tutorial - US$25

3-Tier Bezel Ring Making

Three bezels soldered together with an air gap to create an elevated tower setting emphasizing the center gemstone solitaire setting.

W3-Tier Bezel Ring Making Tutorial - US$25

Heavy Prong Solitaire Ring

These heavy prongs are sturdy enough that no joiner ring is needed to secure the collet basket.

Heavy Prong Solitaire Ring Tutorial  - US$25

TOOL TIPS



Sometimes parallel pliers are not completely true and gripping a thin piece of metal tightly is virtually impossible.

I take two strips od 220 grit sandpaper and glue them onto wither side of the jaws.
The sand paper allows for no slippage whatsoever.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Since a very young age, curious and exploring my creative self, I found a guiding compass and creed to strive for in Desiderata.…...... In all the noise find your still

Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - Desiderata
                                                                   Desiderata image by Michael Shook
Metalsmith Newsletter - Create - The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
In "The Creative Act: A Way of Being," music producer and cultural icon Rick Rubin delves into the essence of creativity and it's profound impact on human existence. His deep understanding to extract raw emotions from artist makes this an essential daily guide for artist. Flip the book open on any page and there will be a nugget speaking to you.

I highly recommend the hard cover book for this reason.
The book is available at all your usual online book seller outlets.

I will close it with a quote from The Creative Act:

“Most often, the hints of inspiration and direction from source are small. They appear as tiny signals traveling through the void of space, quiet and subtle like a whisper.” by Rick Rubin

My warmest regards and may peace, love and creativity be with you,
Hans

Previous Metalsmith Newsletter Editions

- Watches
- Unique Collets
- Ancient Jewelry
- Sand Casting
- Classics
- Diamonds
- Squares
- Leaves
- Projects
- Cabochons
- Bells
- Titanium Jewelrs Saws Frame
- Shapes and Saws
- Ornamental Boxes
- Gold- Fused Gold Technique
- Clasps - Spring Clasps
- Pavé - Gemstone Setting
- Marquise - In jewelry designs
- Collets - Elegant tapered collets
- Earrings - A top gift request
- Rivets - Covering jewelry making with rivets and the Rivet Maker Tool
- Geometric Designs - Making jewelry with geometric designs
- Setting - Gemstone setting tools and methods
- Pearls - More about pearls and pearl cup making
- Video Tutorial - Making Art Ring
- Drill-Str8 - The portable mini drill press on the jewelers bench
- Jewelry Design - The ins and outs of designing jewelry
- Workbench - Efficient work flow and optimum tool arrangements in jewelers workshop
- Antique - Inspiration from antique designs, plique-à-jour enameling and workshop wisdom.
- Circles - Design jewelry with circle motif such as decorative circle collet
- Nature - Flower, Owl, Dragonfly Brooches and Insect Casting
- Gems - Gem Carving and Making Halo Ring Tutorial
- Wallace Chan Exhibition and the making of a Celtic Style Ring
- Masonic Unfurling Ball Pendant and "Ring in a Ring" jewelry tutorial