Iris Pin in Silver & Shibuichi

[Jim Kelso]

Here is a pin in fine(pure) silver and shibuichi (70%copper/30%silver). The shibuichi is inlayed through-and-through and the gold bit is nunome-zogan overlay (Japanese Damascene or Koftgari).

For details of the process you can go here:
http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=25542

The small photo is close to scale.

 

[Marrinan]

Jim, A fine piece of work and quit lovely. Thanks for the link as well. Fred

 

[monk]

you always show beauty married to innovation. so beautiful. thanks so much for sharing your work.

 

[mrthe]

Jim like ever your work is extremely beautyfull and elegant, thank you for share!

 

[Hora]

Your connection work is very nice. Via the link it is realy good explained how you did it.
Did you made the shibuichi yourself?

 

[Doc Mark]

Well, I guess it's OK, but where are the overlaping scrolls, the relieved and stippled background and blued metal? But seriously folks.... Jim this is wonderful. I always enjoy your Oriental influenced designs. Keep em coming!

 

[Donny]

I must say that I am a total fan of your work. Your design flow is quite wonderful, if I can be mushy. I have drawn upon your work for inspiration many times....


Donny

 

[golden forge]

Jim Thank you for sharing your work, and the link showing it's creation. I have heard about the technique, but have never seen it done, beautiful piece, and very inspiring.

 

[Dave London]

Thanks Jim
Beautifull and inspiring

 

[Jim Kelso]

Thanks a bunch guys! Much appreciated.
Doc, I might get back to those things yet!
Hora the shibuichi was made by Phillip Baldwin at Shining Wave Metals. Sometimes I make my own.

Jim

 

[Tira]

Simply elegant!

 

[Jim Kelso]

Thanks Tira!