Waterlily Casting
Waterlily Casting
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I’ve shared before about the different casting techniques I use to create my freeform jewelry. This time, I want to focus on one in particular—water casting, the process behind my Waterlily pieces. The pendant above, housing the grey pearl, was created using water casting—a creative, playful process that produces organic shapes you have very little control over. |
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As I’ve mentioned before, all casting begins with sterling silver, melted in a ceramic crucible held with tongs, a torch, and a small bucket of water nearby. I carefully weigh the silver, place it in the crucible, and heat it until it reaches a molten, lava-like state. At just the right consistency, I quickly pour it into the water, where the splash determines the final shape.
In this pour, I was lucky enough to create a delicate 1” x 1” cup shape—just the right form to hold a 10mm white freshwater pearl.
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Sometimes the simplest shapes make the prettiest pieces. The clean oval form of this small pendant beautifully highlights the 4mm gray pearl.
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Since I don’t use molds, each cast piece is truly one of a kind—freeform and impossible to replicate. I especially love how this pendant hints at the shape of a chair, with a little pearl perched playfully on top. That’s the magic of water casting: every pour holds a surprise.
Explore the Waterlily Collection, featuring a diverse range of my hand-cast pieces.
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