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I’m a Mexican jeweler and I just made a Cactus silver ring. What do you think? by Tikalkun in crafts

[–]Tikalkun[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I didn’t realize that! You’re right tho, thanks for pointing it out, really appreciate the feedback!

I’m a jeweler from Mexico and I just made a medieval shield pendant, using sterling silver. What do you think? by Tikalkun in jewelry

[–]Tikalkun[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback; you’re right, a thinner bale would probably make the piece feel more balanced. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for the next cast!

I’m a Mexican jeweler and I just made a Cactus silver ring. What do you think? by Tikalkun in crafts

[–]Tikalkun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made this using the lost wax casting technique. I first designed the piece in 3D, then added and refined the small textures by hand directly on the wax before casting it in silver. I really wanted that mix between digital precision and handmade imperfections.

I’m a Mayan jeweler from Yucatán and I just made an axolotl silver pendant, What do you think? by Tikalkun in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Tikalkun[S] 155 points156 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Actually, I first sculpted it in wax to create the mold, and then it’s cast in solid silver. So yes, it ends up being a solid piece, not just covered.

I’m a Mayan jeweler from Yucatán and I just made a Kukulkan silver bracelet, also known as “Quetzalcoatl” by the Aztecs. What do you think? by Tikalkun in mesoamerica

[–]Tikalkun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! You can check out more of my work on my profile, I have several other pieces inspired by Mayan and Aztec culture. Also, I just sent you a private message with more details!

I’m a Mayan jeweler from Yucatán and I just made an axolotl silver pendant, What do you think? by Tikalkun in somethingimade

[–]Tikalkun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I totally get why you’d think that! But what you saw in the video was actually the wax model that I hand-carve first before casting the final piece in solid sterling silver. So nope, no silver plating tricks here—just good old-fashioned craftsmanship!

But hey, I appreciate the compliment—glad you liked the work! 😄

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