Waxes from the workshop on Bali

I've been enjoying a workshop by the amazing Ruth Waterhouse while staying on Bali where a friend of mine and myself learned to carve (smaller) waxes, filigree and several techniques for melting, joining, adding and removing waxes. It was the perfect place for the classes a few days up to 4-5 hours in pleasant but also hot temperatures.

Ruth's friend made a few pictures while we were concentrating on the waxes.


The waxes we took home... and of which a few will make it into the collection...
But we will ask for your vote on which of these as well!


A first selection of the waxes... Cast in Argentium® Silver. Our preferred and used silver is one of the most pure silver alloys available... and the beads are heavy!



Check back for a sneak peek of the finished beads in a few days!

Fascinating. Looking forward to seeing the next stage soon.

Brightonbelle wrote:Fascinating. Looking forward to seeing the next stage soon.

Me too!!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing. I can see a few in there I like.

How exciting !

Very exciting! I can't wait to see the finished beads!

Impressive!

I would have like to play with you and make silver beads in all stages

Looking forward to the next photo and to the finished beads

How are the beads progressing? I'll bet they are wonderful.

that looks like an ideal place to design, work etc....Love to see the next photo's

What a wonderful place to sit and work on designs, it looks beautiful, as do the new beads! Can't wait to see the finished results!

Wow that looks relaxing and like a lot of fun. Nice designs.

As promised the results after oxidation and slightly polished.



I think these four would fit in the Faerybeads collection.

From left to right:
Dragon's Breath spacer bead
Dragon's Vertebrae bead (is being enhanced)
Dragon Scales bead (is being enhanced)
Phoenix bead

More pictures to follow.

But number 4 and 5 from the right - they look amazing.
Maby next release Or they can come live with me

Wow, you´ve done a great job ! I like the Phoenix bead best.

Looks like a fantastic experience!
Your work is amazing...

Phoenix looks amazing. I love the shape of the vertebrae bead. Lots to look forward to.

Thank you so much!
It was an incredible experience to work with Ruth!

More is coming...

BeadThrilled wrote:As promised the results after oxidation and slightly polished.



I think these four would fit in the Faerybeads collection.

From left to right:
Dragon's Breath spacer bead
Dragon's Vertebrae bead (is being enhanced)
Dragon Scales bead (is being enhanced)
Phoenix bead

More pictures to follow.

Love the update, they are amazing!

Yeah, I'm just gonna say it...I'm buying all of them!
Very well done indeed! These are my kinds of beads!

Something to look fortward to. Love the anticipation.