Stephen Fitz-Gerald
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Gallery: jewelry
All my jewelry is fabricated in stainless steel.My curious jeweler friends inevitably ask me "why on earth would you want to work in such an intractable medium"? My answer is invariabbly "because I can"...Stainless steel is generally hypo-allergenic,exceedingly durable, and provides interesting surface decoration possibilities.
Forged Stainless Steel Torque (neckring)
For this forged stainless steel torque,I started with 3/8ths solid square stock.I removed a fair amount of material for the 6 inch section that goes behind the back of the neck.I then ,(using the grinder)tapered the last 4 inches on both ends.I forged the ends into spirals then set about the twist patterns.The bar was still straight at this point except for the forged spirals on the ends.I did a soft grind and polish to remove the scratches,then with the final heat forged the bar around a pre-made form to the shape you see...
Commissioned work
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