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

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I really like shapr3d. Simple and fast to use, it fits in our workflow somewhere between, “hey, I’ve got a good idea...”, and CAM and our Waterjet or other machinery. Here’s a new bracelet design I’m excited to make. It will be similar to the second and third videos but instead of glow material it will have titanium in an orange peel finish. 86 parts and pieces. Lots of fit up and finish. Hidden set screws. This is gonna be the most fun I’ll have hating my ideas in a long time...I can’t wait!

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All mounted up on American Bison Leather, ready to help keep your assets covered....

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Coming soon to a knife handle near you....skunkworks today!

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Yup. Last post and this idea were hatched a few months ago. I really wanted to combine the beauty and dimension of @anthonylentjewelry die struck hearts with the pattern of a nice deep damascus framed house. Last post was a lead in to this piece. I’ve always been a fan of en tremblant jewelry and tried to jiggle a bit of that in to this pendant. Thanks again to the @therealanthonylent for his fabulous components and unwavering friendship and encouragement. We have more things up our sleeves, stay tuned!!

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Home is where the heart is...thanks once again to @anthonylentjewelry for allowing me to use some of their die struck hearts and marry them to our Damascus. Stay tuned! And yes. I was excited enough I didn’t take the time to wash off the polishing compounds.

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Rose cut, silver, oxides. Oh my!

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There’s few people in the world I respect as much as @therealanthonylent. He is one of the best goldsmiths I’ve ever met. This was a real group effort. Brick face imagery by Tony, casting by @auenterprises1987 of the silver engine turned backplate and skilled goldsmithing by @mareidose. Me? Meh, I hung out and tried to feel important...(and if ya know me, you know there was a bit more to it than that....).

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I always wanted to make Damascus links. Well, finally earlier this year we got around to it. One of the biggest troubles was to make a clasp that was not only secure, but easy to put on and take off with one hand, ✔️. Super comfortable and good lookin’.

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ANY excuse to use the plasma cutter!!! As you’ll see, my technique is pretty rusty, but always happy to help out my friends at Honest Weight Beer!!! Haven’t tried them? Do you like beer? You should! They’re brewing some of the best beers in New England!

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I just LOVE seeing what we do made better! Here’s a few of our Damascus jeweler’s loupe conversions made even better with some expert hand engraving by @huntingtonjewelers. It’s a huge honor that these are being used as gifts for outgoing board members of the @americangemsociety.

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