rc studio ~ the patina adventure edition

{in the studio today: patina, metals & turtles}

rc studio ~ swamp friends

{metal casing w/ friends}

{ frog & alligator via the talented hands of Mark Moore}

Seahorse, Ray, Shark Jaw

Polished and finished-seahorse, ray and shark's jaw cast in silver

Before the polishing

Before being cast

Casting Turtle Shells in Sterling

I am going to attempt to cast empty turtle shells on Tuesday.

Snake Vertebrate Pendant

Snake vertebrae I bought at Venice Beach over the summer. I just cleaned it up and polished it tonight after casting it last week. I wasn't so into it at first, but it's growing on me. I like the way it looks all polished up!

After the Silver Casting.....

This is the shark jaw, seahorse and ray after being cast in sterling silver, before being cut off the sprues and cleaned.

All Sprued Up and Ready to Cast....

Sprued up with wax and in the kiln! Cross your fingers because on Tuesday I will be attempting to cast these special friends (a shark jaw, some kind of baby ray and seahorse) in sterling silver.