Recent pieces-Belt buckle and clasp

[ozmeath]

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]

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

[GMan]

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

[ozmeath]

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.

[Sherry]

Very impressive!

[Mattg]

That's look'n really good!

[Panache]

WOW! You are very talented.

[Tartan Hiker]

[Robin]

wow!

[ByDand]

What an incredible wealth of craftsmen & craftswomen we have in this forum. It is truely fun to see what our friends can do. Please post pictures of the completed project.