Recent pieces-Belt buckle and clasp

**ozmeath** · 3rd April 06, 06:33 AM

Here's a few pieces I've finished in the last while. The buckle is getting a bit worn now, it's my usual work horse. Nickel silver.

The following are pieces of a sporran clasp that's on the bench at the moment. It's about 800 parts per thou silver/copper. The process has been lots of fun but random and wild. Taking a leaf from the steel foundry book I've made wooden originals then cast into a sand and sump oil mix.Each has taken 2 or three casts to get right.

and the cast-evolved a bit...

and the hinging piece

I promise it'll become clearer when you see it all together! hopefully this eve.

**ozmeath** · 3rd April 06, 08:55 AM

Also that last one is fresh outa the mould bar one cut along the right hand side there.

**GMan** · 3rd April 06, 10:06 AM

What great craftsmanship! I especially like the buckle, as it goes well with whatever Kilt you are wearing, a perfect match.

**ozmeath** · 3rd April 06, 10:14 AM

Thanks Glen! That's a County Westmeath (All Things Tartan) tank tucked behind. Here's the next phase just polished not riveted. It's a male /female type slasp which will pass thru a silver lipped hole in the front flap of a sporran. More to come of course when finished.

that's ebony riveted onto the silver. And from a piano key no less! Excellent source of ebony for jewellers as it's now either rare and/or expensive.