Silver Laden Landscapes

Traversing silver laden landscapes and astro projection were the devices behind the concept for the original bracelet of this kind. A few years back I had a bag of my late mother's broken sterling jewelry and wanted to find a way to forge it into something that I could keep with me always. This led me to melting it all down with torch fire, and as the metal melted and came together I stretched it and formed it with a steel pick. Afterwords I shaped it to fit atop a silver band that I had reticulated. Further still, I then bombarded it with different kinds of hammers to give it shape and form. I then polished it until feather soft. The entire process was very sentimental to me. The way in which something beautiful could come from so many broken pieces, fire and heavy blows, touched on similar nerves of my past with my mother. Not perfect, this bracelet represents our love and the life we had to live and the things we lived through. I named it, Silver Landscapes, as the silver took on a topographical mountain feel and often reminds me of our many hikes together and our kindred love for nature. It was such a pleasure to remake this bracelet into two reincarnations for a beautiful client. Thank you for all of your support and kind words. Back to smithing for me!

Below are some process photos that were taken along this journey. If you would like, please follow me on Instagram to see other process work, videos and inspiration. Thank you! Click here to visit my Instagram.

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Blood Sweat and Tears (Of Joy)

Stayed up late setting diamonds in gold for some upcomming projects. No, I wont show you yet but these pictures do capture some of the tools I use to set stones and sometimes you slip and stab yourslef! Not the most exciting of ways to spend a late night for most, but for me it is a labor of love. Lately I feel this unrelenting need to push myself to work on something every single day. Thats hard right? Where's the motivation coming from ? Honestly, I feel I only get one shot at this life, and I am determined to hit it right in the bull's eye. Personally, like most, things don't really go smoothly all the time, but despite what is going on in your life, the day is what you make it. I wanted to share with you all a quote that my Doctor/Boss shared with me and it range true. "Don't count the days, Make the days count"  - Muhammad Ali

Metaphysical Protection

Do you use protection? Metaphysical protection that is. This ring which is comprised of three interlocking rings was meant to act as a protective amulet for my client. Her desire to have a ring that served as a protective charm led to its creation. Taking on this meaningful project was very rewarding. My client chose the stones based on their metaphysical properties and what function she wanted them to serve. I took this into consideration and designed a layout that would allow all of the stones to interact at the same time or at different times. This provided metaphysical options depending on what she wanted for that day of wear.  Knowing my client for a while now, this ring symbolizes her versatility, perseverance, strength and beauty as a human being. Hope you all like it!

Below are the process and developmental photos that I wanted to share with you in the hopes that they will bring you along for the ride from start to finish.

Having the chance to smith something of meaning is the essence of my craft and I am very grateful for this challenging project. Thank you for reading and please feel free to ask any questions! 

All the best,

-Shane

Photos by Shane Conover-Robertson and property of SLCR and Shane Conover-Robertson.

Just Keep Swimming! →

Here are a few work in progress photos from a pendant that I made. Malachite and solid Bronze. Even though life has me spending my time divided into the many responsibilities of adult life, my inventory is coming along. Although slow and one step at a time, I gain small accomplishments like this one from time to time and I wanted to share it with you. I started with a thought/idea and free handedly carved this out of hard wax, cast it and made some finishing touches then set the malachite and gave it the treasure polish finish I do. Hope you like! 

A Time for Celebration.

This was a very exciting project. A set of sterling silver mens anniversary rings. The design is very simple and clean yet sentimental. The "links" on the face of the rings both represent unique characteristics of each partner. Inside, the engraving reads, " Together We Grow" .

AAU Spring show 2014

What a fantastic time was had at the Academy of Art University's 2014 Spring Show. I am very honored to have been chosen to display my work at such a grand venue and am so very proud of all the hard work of my peers . I am also very honored to have such an amazing and supportive group of people always pushing me to be my best!