First day as a goldsmith apprentice! Finally found a job in the field I studied in school.

Aug 8, 2017 10:32 PM

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Resizing a really old ring. Probably should have been remade but it has sentimental value to the client. #soldering #playingwithfire #gold

Soldered together, not quite round yet!

Filing the gold piece to match

All polished & done!

Another ring sizing. #playingwithfire

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I have a master's in metalsmithing. With it, I went on to smith gold. Degrees and certifications in the metalsmithing world are out there.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

nice work Sauron

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Lol! You wait & see what I make!!! Muhahaha

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Based on your reflection in the 4th image, are you in fact Sid the Sloth?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

lol, that's my phone.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The holy grail of art students...a job in their field of study! Congrats!

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

It's actually a trade. Just a very difficult one to find a job in!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Wait you got a degree in Gold smithing?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes! It's considered a trade. I'm a precious metal worker.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I have a master's in metalsmithing. With it, I went on to smith gold. Degrees and certifications in the metalsmithing world are out there.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Have you posted any of your work?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I could. I need to repolish a bunch of it,but.....ya, someday I will.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But how do you make it so shiny and polished?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

With a buff & abrasive compound on a lathe

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

well show me that process when you get around to it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Absolutely :)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0