Brian Wallace -
Old World Techniques, New World Creations
Hand Forged Jewelry (BW)
Why my jewelry is different and stands alone
16th Century Stump anvil with shield shape plate reinforcement at the T" weld. Engraved with the tree of life and other symbols. Indicative of this period,not seen after the mid 17th century. mine has the same shield design. see top Picture on my "Techniques" page
Brian Wallace
Artist SilverSmith
Hand Made With a Hammer & Anvil
With my background I have a unique viewpoint and skill set that few people have. Im applying those decades of experience with my passion for art to design and create each piece of my hand forged Sterling Silver jewelry.
My Jewelry is not made in a mold and Cast like practically every other piece of jewelry out there. Instead, each item is made from scratch using bar stock. To me this makes it truly hand made with each piece being a unique work of art. They are carefully thought out where no detail is lost. Each and every one is carefutlly made by hand with a hammer and Stake Anvil and put together using traditional old World techniques. it is like putting together a puzzle with all the parts woven and interconnected.
Due to this Unique Process, contrary to what you may think. The finished jewelry has a soft and supple feel, it actually feels soft, No hard or sharp edges to snag fabric.
It will be a conversation piece that tells everyone you seek originality and you don't follow the crowd. You won't find any jewelry like mine anywhere else in the world.
So stand out and be original with one of my pieces.
For more detailed information please see my "Techniques (How it's Made)" page.
Wrought Iron Grillwork
This is a picture of a hand forged Grillwork that I designed and made to be judged as my Mastership Piece. I made this to prove that I am at the "Master" Level. To move up from being a Journeyman. The traditional joinery techniques and difficulty of the forging can only be achieved by a Master. On the back bottom bar for the mortis there are split holes for the tenon to go thru. These split holes were executed the harder way of splitting the flat stock by going down through the thin section of the 1½" x ¼"" flat stock (see the swelling). The 1½"x ¼" fame is edge bent.On each bird it took 5 splits to create the 2 legs and 6 toes. The center bar has 5 splits to create the multiple scrolls and it has 2 leafs forged welded onto it for the bird to stand on. Plus, many other techniques shown. Please see my "Techniques (How it's made)" page for more information on my techniques.
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