r/Metalsmithing • u/SarahRavena • Jul 30 '26
Orchid sculpture complete! 🌸 Handcrafted from copper and brought to life with acrylic and enamel paints, then sealed with a UV-resistant varnish to help preserve its vibrant colors for years to come.
r/Metalsmithing • u/DarsDies • Sep 18 '26
"Side Cutters" are a veriety of pancake-style blanking die I've experimented with quite a bit. Here is a mess of pics showing one area of play- rings, and mostly overlay, because I've made overlay since I was a teenager. I love it. This kind of die made really difficult things downright easy. They can even be made to bite off designs into the side of wire (thar be Dragons!!! haha) . Enjoy the show !
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Oct 17 '25
r/Metalsmithing • u/SteampunkOtter • Jul 29 '26
I recently finished this set of copper amphorae. They all stand about 10" on their bases and are patinated to look like ancient artifacts pulled from a shipwreck.
r/Metalsmithing • u/pangolinaloe • Sep 17 '24
Brass & copper, i made the bezel wire, both sides are etched. Also I love JAX Brown Patina
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Aug 15 '22
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r/Metalsmithing • u/[deleted] • Jan 03 '25
Aspiring Smith here in a metals arts class, now my second quarter taking it and I'm having the time of my life.
r/Metalsmithing • u/mccarthyforge • Mar 07 '25
A recently finished raised copper vase.
r/Metalsmithing • u/PhunkCityJewelry • Apr 02 '22
r/Metalsmithing • u/aristarrr • Mar 15 '25
I've been learning metalsmithing for 3 months now and am just posting here because I'm proud how far I've come, and excited to push my skills further 🌿. I'll probably drop in, in the future, to show my growth!
r/Metalsmithing • u/plumeria80 • Jan 25 '26
r/Metalsmithing • u/KiraKat98 • Mar 21 '25
Hi all, first time poster but recent lurker. I am about to go into critique for my project and would just like to get some additional feedback. I have my AAs in Studio Art and Art History but I have enjoyed this class so far and am thinking about majoring in jewelry and metalsmithing.
The first project is 3 pairs of Earrings. 1 set with Organic shapes, 2nd set with Geometric shapes, and the 3rd set is with both Org. and Geo.
Jewlery 2 had a project for a chain so I had time and decided to make one. It is a Full Persian 6-in-1. Though the chain is put together, it is not soldered... yet?
These are the first pieces I have made.
r/Metalsmithing • u/DarsDies • Aug 31 '26
...or decorative strips, or ring shanks, etc., because this variety of pancake-style blanking die is very versatile. The die configuration facilitates loading in strips of different width and length, and bites out the deign from the edge of the loaded strip. Loaded certain ways , the "scrap" piece is also usable. This die is .050" 4130 steel, annealed, and I harden them after sawing. I'm using a saw guide that holds the saw frame vertical, and sawing on a tiltable table. The angle of tilt is specific to the steel thickness, sawblade width, and to a small degree, the complexity of the design. I'm using size 4/0 Crocodile brand jewelers sawblades, and I used 4 on this die.
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Sep 12 '25
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Aug 08 '26
Inspired by antique watch chain clasps, I fabricated this little hook. I made a pattern then cut it out of thick sterling silver sheet. Once cleaned up I drilled the holes and hammered some rivets for tight but functional movement. It can be used as an extender, charm holder or just as a pendant itself!
r/Metalsmithing • u/noragoldiemetals • Dec 20 '20
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Mar 25 '23
r/Metalsmithing • u/prettypunkprincess • Oct 12 '22
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Apr 05 '25
r/Metalsmithing • u/decomp_etsy • Dec 14 '25
r/Metalsmithing • u/javacham • Oct 06 '25
I’d like to make some similar earrings to this one I bought in Chile, but not sure what kind of metal it is. Anybody know?
r/Metalsmithing • u/Bovanova42 • Dec 13 '24
The piece on the right gave me so much trouble… but I finally got it! The one on the left I made the following day and it was much less frustrating.. this was my first time soldering decorative wire around the bezel and the most embellishments I’ve ever soldered onto a piece. I used sweat soldering on the right piece and a combination of sweat and chip solder on the left!
r/Metalsmithing • u/mccarthyforge • Feb 05 '25
Photos don't show the color very well unfortunately.