Commissions

Karen’s etched and enamelled bangle was realised for a client through an extended process, which included development of the oval form and subtly-angled top in a computer programme and a trial made in copper and card, before the silver was cut, etched, fabricated and finally enamelled. The client was able to follow the process, inputting her comments and preferences as the project developed.

Jeweller's workstation with wooden peg and two etched silver forms, one cut out and formed, a paper model with the pattern, and metalworking tools and supplies including pliers and a hammer.

Angled top, previously etched and formed, is ready for soldering into an oval ring.

Close-up of a model for an etched and enamelled bangle.
A metal sheet with rectangles of different enamel colours applied, used to test the colour variations on a silver backing.

Copper model - the pattern printed on paper and stuck in position with glue (above left). Testing for colour combinations (above right)

A hollow silver bangle with an etched and enamelled pattern in yellow, green and brown on the outside, viewed from above on a white surface.

Granite series I Finished piece