Thursday, June 10, 2010

Internship with Dustin Koch of Duko Designs

The past 4 months I have spent some time with an amazing jeweller in his studio located on Main and 5th in Vancouver.  Duko designs can be found at www.duko.ca It has proven to be a challenging and growing experience for me in the jewellery world. I have been able to practice mold making, wax work, soldering, fabrication/design and finishing new silver pieces. I have also had the pleasure to watch closely as Dustin creates beautiful wedding sets and engagement rings with gold and diamonds and other gemstones.  The new line of jewellery that I have helped to create with him involves organic materials and branches and here are a few photos of the process...soon ready for sale! This includes the jewellers bronze belt buckle, branch earrings and pendants.