Chris Ploof Designs | Meteorite, Mokume Gane, & Damascus Steel Jewelry

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Almost there...and to find out where there is, you’ll need to #staytuned!

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This. This. Right. HERE...is why I’m not allowed to drink coffee....

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Making cut steel buttons today on the rose engine. This is a reproduction of an 18th century design from France. Will grace a VERY fashionable historical reenactor’s frock and waistcoat.

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Went full metal crazy with @metalexander. Two billets of mokume, about 22lbs or so...not bad for a few hours of work!

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Simple and beautiful. Etched mokume gane with red gold rails and lining.

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Had to do a bit of unscheduled maintenance to the power hammer. Combined that with routine maintenance. And thought it would be fun to make a time lapse of what four hours of work and grease to your elbows looks like.

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On this episode of how we did it, we take a sheet of titanium and turn it into dab needles for the incredible glass work of @mullerglass. Delighted to play a tiny part in his incredible artistry.

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Really. Seriously. I am working on a “how we made these” video. But for now, a teaser....

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Waterjet cut titanium needles. Finishing these up today for @mullerglass and will post a bit more of the process video.

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Back at the daily grind. In love with my new @rzmask. The replaceable carbon filters even keep out the stink of titanium!

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