Description: Solydedge makes unique one-of-a-kind fine handcrafted items combining precious metal, exotic wood, carved stone, and gem.
precious metals (296) exotic wood (27) carved stone (15) solydedge unique handcraft one-of-a-kind
... a few words about the Artist behind Solydedge Metal, rock, and wood - juggled and combined, fused and polished. A new perspective. I use blacksmithing techniques expressed by jewelry, jewelry craft interpreted in woodworking, woodworking methods applied to stone and metal. In brief, what I attempt to do is harmoniously join hammer swing to torch flair, solder puddle to shaving curl. I am inspired by the idea that done correctly, beauty is created by the melding of techniques.
techniques used in creating Solydedge works ...
I first rested my front foot on the slippery slope in the summer of 1987. As could be expected, it did not look like a slope nor was it initially slippery when it took my weight. It was disguised as a course in Damascus Steel at the Peters Valley Craft school taught by Daryl Meier, one of the modern masters of steel technique.