...inspired by ancient spirits
This lost wax cast sterling Raven and the Sun Ring #313 has been designed and cast by Walker Goldsmiths. The Tlingit’s, an Alaska Native Tribe, tell the story that Raven’s people were tired of always being in the dark, […] Read more »
This post is not only about my mom, but about recycling jewelry, so I thought I’d post it here on our Walker Goldsmiths blog page. Mom left a western themed Sterling Charm Bracelet when she passed away and I’ve always wanted to do something with it to remember her and share […] Read more »
This Large Beaver Bracelet with Abalone Inlay hand carved by Owen Walker is in keeping with the Northwest Coast Indian lore that speaks of Beaver, who at first was a woman who loved to swim. Many of the stories of the first peoples are both entertainment and a cautionary tale similar […] Read more »
It’s 9:00 at the Walker Goldsmiths Studio and there’s incredible ZZ Top, LenneRockers and Wanda Jackson blasting out their tunes. Is this night or morning? What day is it? Rooster’s crowing and chicken politics makes a huge squabble as the neighbor’s cat wants some chasing fun. The compressor blasts off […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths is really so blessed to live in the land of Eagles here in the Pacific Northwest, in fact, spoiled! By the time July finally rolls around I’ve counted Eagles, watched them hook up with their mates and refurbish their nests. I think I can count at least 7 […] Read more »
Our past newsletters have been talking about lost wax casting with the focus on Custom Rings. We also lost wax cast Sterling Silver Earrings and Pendants. They are the foundation of our ‘Potlatch Collection’ The casting process for the earrings and pendants pushes the limits of lost wax casting because […] Read more »