Ariane Zurcher Jewelry ~ Samadhi Collection: Â 18 Kt Brushed Gold & .49 ct VSII Diamond Pendant, 18 Kt Gold Chain & Clasp
Often an idea comes in the form of a doodle, literally! Â Which is why having a sketch book around is so important. Â Doodles are like little dreams… they seem to come out of nowhere and if I’m lucky I catch them as they appear. Â Not all sketches are pretty, sometimes I’m in the subway or on my way somewhere and so pretty isn’t the goal. Â Capturing the idea, the image and getting it down so I won’t forget it, is. Â So something that begins as this….
Turns into this… silver models for what will eventually become 18 Kt Gold earrings.
From the model a silicone mold is made… like this one…
I have a great many molds…
This particular mold will produce what will eventually become these…
I love seeing this because I do not know how to make such things. I only know clay sculpture and acrylic painting, both pretty much self taught. When I went to school in the institution they did not have art classes, but have very much enjoyed learning art in the past few years. I am hoping to learn to take outdoor pictures with my fancy camera this summer. Please keep sharing these sorts of pictures, Ariane. I love to see them! Thank you so much. <3
Judy – I love your comments! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to see your photographs!
I just love being able to see this side of what you do…
Thank you for sharing the process… It is fascinating!
Aw… thank you so much Leah! Really appreciate it.