In this intermediate level jewelry-smithing class we will be using a variety of waxes to sculpt and create two rings which will be cast in Shibuichi (a copper and silver alloy, sometimes with a trace of gold). Shibuichi was traditionally used to adorn Japanese Swords. It is a member of the irogane class, which will patina into a range of Continue Reading

In this intermediate level jewelry-smithing class we will be using a variety of waxes to sculpt and create two rings which will be cast in Shibuichi (a copper and silver alloy, sometimes with a trace of gold). Shibuichi was traditionally used to adorn Japanese Swords. It is a member of the irogane class, which will patina into a range of Continue Reading