Using handmade dies to make jewelry

Some of my work is made from dies that I cut. This allows me to get a 3-D form that's lightweight. Here are some dies I've cut, along with copper samples.

Matrix dies

How they look finished
Made in silver.

Here is a pendant made from a handmade die. It is the amphora shape in the top photo, middle die.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60439186/pretty-pink-opal-pendant-in-sterling

Split matrix die

Even a simple shape can produce a variety of results.

 Copyright 2011 by Katherine Palochak