This picture is around 18 by 36 inches.
I was looking for a more permanent medium to create theses pictures when I discussed the problem with my buddy, Dee Morris. He suggested I look into lost was casting. Needless to say I asked what the heck is lost wax casting.
After an explanation of the process Dee gave me a hunk of wax. I carved a buckle or bola and he cast it for me.
WOW!!! I had a way to create jewelry. I never created another copper picture.
ORIGINAL BUCKLE/BOLA
That led to a casting class with the Phoenix adult class. I found I could pour molten wax into the copper molds. I created a cowboy portrait buckle. I had it in a shop. A Doctor from New Jersey bought it and wanted to see all my work. By then I has seven designs. He ordered 10 each.
That was it. I was off and running and never looked back. I taught myself to solder, cut stones and make southwest jewelry. Eventually I added the pottery line.
By the way the original piece has been a bola and a buckle several times. I still have it and it is currently a buckle.
leessilver
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So impressive (pictures and jewelry). Creative and classic at the same time. Anne Bellissimo
They are great pictures Lee, but I’m glad your buddy taught you about lost wax casting, because your jewellery is simply stunning! I always drool every time I look at your work.
Helen Hill
The copper pictures are very cool Lee!
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