Sunday, 2 January 2011

Silver Mint Leaf Cufflinks

Casts of real mint leaves make these cufflinks unique. This was a good learning exercise: next time I must remember to give the loops fastened to the back of the link a lower profile. These cufflinks only just fit through a shirt button hole.

Materials Used

  • Sterling silver 1mm wire
  • Precious metal clay

Techniques Used

  • Hard boiled egg patina
  • Precious metal clay slip casting
  • Torch soldering