Kelly Allanson
When a jeweller's interpretation meets a client's needs, the result is a singular creation- unique, personal, and enduring.
Jewelry Designer
My methods
Gemstone Setting
Gemstone setting is an essential craft in jewelry design, where expert artisans carefully secure gems into metal settings. This intricate method not only highlights the gem's allure but also guarantees its durability.
Casting
The process of jewelry casting is highly detailed, resulting in a more organic look by utilizing carved waxes or designs produced through 3D printing. These designs are then converted into a mold where molten metal is poured. This technique improves intricacy, provides more fluid shapes, and leads to a robust, durable structure that withstands the test of time.
Custom Fabrication
Custom fabrication is the fundamental approach to converting a concept into a finished product. Various techniques, such as alloying, milling, soldering, construction, and polishing, work together to bring a piece of jewelry to life.
Creation
Designing jewelry is an ongoing process that transforms concepts into tangible art pieces, initiating with idea development and progressing through sketches and digital designs, allowing clients to envision their jewelry as it is being made.
Lapidary
The craft of shaping gemstones or sentimental stones entails a range of techniques including grinding and polishing. Each material type offers its distinctive challenges and benefits. Ultimately, this process can result in highly personalized jewelry for the owner.
Workshops
Casting on a Budget
Jan 24
Create professional-looking jewelry with items you have around the house. Kelly will introduce you to Sand Casting, Water Casting, and Straw Casting.
$275 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.
Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.
Workshops
Tension Set Ring
Feb 7
Stylish, simple elegance is what this ring is all about.
The Tension Set Ring is just that. A ring with a round or oval faceted stone suspended within it. This minimalist project is created by imbuing the metal with tension through a work-hardening process, which then keeps the stone in place after setting. Just by the tension the students will create in their rings with Kelly.
$145 + GST for the course
Students will NOT be required to purchase a tool kit. The studio supplies tool kits for use during all of the weekend Silversmithing classes.
Students will only be required to purchase any materials used for individual projects during the workshop.
