I did it, finished the wax models of Shannen's engagement and wedding rings! As you'd expect from Harvey, here are a bunch of words too many photos.
I wanted to base the engagement ring on a ring I'd made for Shannen the summer after we'd started dating. That ring, below, was hammered out of 1/8" steel rod and soldered together. I was proud at the time, though as my steelworking skills have progressed I've grown to dislike it quite a bit: I didn't exactly do a professional job. She still loves the ring, but I can't wait to replace it!
Alright, here are some shots of the wax models:
Heart being carved out of a wax block.
Engagement and wedding bands that I turned on a wax lathe. The slimmer band will be the engagement ring.
Heart after being cut off of block, sanding on back begun.
Testing shape and size of heart on engagement ring.
Finished wax models.
Just need to get the rings cast and pop that question!
I wanted to base the engagement ring on a ring I'd made for Shannen the summer after we'd started dating. That ring, below, was hammered out of 1/8" steel rod and soldered together. I was proud at the time, though as my steelworking skills have progressed I've grown to dislike it quite a bit: I didn't exactly do a professional job. She still loves the ring, but I can't wait to replace it!
Alright, here are some shots of the wax models:
Heart being carved out of a wax block.
Engagement and wedding bands that I turned on a wax lathe. The slimmer band will be the engagement ring.
Heart after being cut off of block, sanding on back begun.
Testing shape and size of heart on engagement ring.
Finished wax models.
Just need to get the rings cast and pop that question!