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Pewter Cast “Gem” Earrings

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Boston Biker

Carved, cast and made these pewter (lead free) “gem” earrings.  They have a lovely faceted surface that catches the light and has a lot of depth and interesting texture.  My first real effort at making my own beads.  If you lik… Continue reading →

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Bronze Gem Earrings

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Boston Biker

    Been playing around with some new ideas.  Making gems out of metal is one of them.  These are the result.  Carved from a single slab of bronze, then faceted with a file, buffed to a high shine with silver posts.  I really like the way these came out, and they go well with […] Continue reading →

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