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March 15 - April 12
db Silversmith Designs
by Diane Smith
About Diane Smith:
My name is Diane Smith and I work in my home studio in the picturesque town of Port Perry, Ontario handcrafting sterling silver jewellery using traditional silversmithing and chainmaking techniques.
For pendants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings I cut, sand and polish sterling silver sheet and wire into various designs. To achieve more detailed designs and heavier pieces I use ''lost-wax'' casting, and silver metal clay. Metal clay consists of fine particles of pure silver that are suspended in an organic binder, and once fired in a kiln the binder burns away to leave a 99.9% pure silver piece. I also make many of my own components, including ear hooks and clasps.
All my chainmail designs utilize my own hand-wound and hand-cut jump rings which are woven into different traditional patterns. The finished piece is then tumbled to harden and polish the silver.
For some designs I incorporate semi-precious stones and handmade glass lampwork beads.
Every woman has her own personal style and jewellery is a
unique opportunity to express her inner being.
jewellery ~ express yourself
