Sunday 18 September 2011

My 'cinceles'...chasing tools...mostly made as needed while learning the technique of repousse at the beautiful Ex Hacienda el Chorrillo in Taxco which houses the UNAM bellas artes campus.
A wonderful time in an incredible setting, learning traditional mexican silversmithing techniques from some of the best silversmiths in Mexico.











Intricate leaves, delicate shading and garnet beads to finish them off, I'm rather pleased with these new earrings for the jewellery line.
A simple outline butterfly with amethyst bead and 2 new tree designs are the recent fruits of my labour.