Celia Kudro

Artist Amateur Dilettante
Pivoting toward self fulfilling endeavors, steadily I make my way.

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Baubles/Beads in process. The 18K washers are engraved on the independent straight line machine and the guilloché on the silver is from the rose engine.

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These baubles are constructed from Sterling/925 Silver and both 22K/918 and 18K/750 Yellow Gold. They are made with love @Orlando and not yet on my web shop but available on request. DM for price!

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The automatic brocade engine or in French, "la machine à graver faire gravure ramolayé" stands at the head of the class here at the Musée de la Boîte de Montre.

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This Circle of 12 is set with @Citrine nestled on top of Mother of Pearl and surrounded by a 750/18K bezel. Followers who have read previous posts know the Circle of 12 was the signature pattern for my mentor and teacher, the late Gorst Duplessis.

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What to say about the trinity pattern that forms the Triad mandala ring? This is the final version presented with Grape Chalcedony set in 18K/750 yellow gold. Scrolling down through my feed, you will count 12 versions of the Triad with various gem stones and with no stones.

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Here is a sweet bow driven Jacot tool used for polishing pivots on watches in place and waiting to be addressed by the watchmaker.

#MuséedelaBoîtedeMontre
#swisswatchmaking
#swissjurawatchmaking
#franchemontagnes
#handmadewatches
#lovewatches

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The 4/4 time signature requires a conductor to trace a specific pattern with the baton. This pattern reminds me of that pattern the baton traces up then down then left and right over and over again. Deep green Chrysoprase from Marlborough, Australia set in 18K/750 gold.

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This honey colored citrine sitting on top of a slice of 18K/750 Palladium white gold and set in a 18K/750 yellow Gold Bezel is a modern take on a three count rosette designed by the late Dale Chase.

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Back at the Musée de la Boîte de Montre, many of the machines are single operation and many are multi-operation. The watch cases would be decorated with engraving via a brocade engine, #guilloché, hand engraved, or a combination of these three and often vitreous enamel.

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Purple Sage Chalcedony is mined in Nevada and is a fair trade level 1 stone. The purple color is confectionary in visual appeal. Set on a slice of natural mother of pearl and nestled in its 18K/750 yellow gold bezel, here it sits in the center of the triangular “Triad” pattern.

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A soft 12 pointed star in this “Circle of 12” pattern is classic presented with a Blue Topaz set on top of 18K/750 palladium white gold that is #guilloché engraved and wrapped in an 18K/750 yellow gold bezel.

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Here is a little gallery of tools that will be familiar to any metal artist. All of it is set up and appears ready to use at the the time machine that is the Musée de la Boîte de Montre in #Noirmont, Switzerland.

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The #BlueTopaz is set on top of natural mother of pearl to pull light and scintillate for the wearer in this #Quatrefoil #Mandala ring. Robed in 18K/750 yellow gold, the blue color is both calming and energizing.

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The Sextet pattern is an F6 in #Holtzapffel parlance. It is rhythmic and inspires contemplation. Numerically, the number 6 aligns perfectly with the #citrine gem as it represents love, compassion, sanctuary, devotion and a desire to protect and give sanctuary.

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Back at the Musée de la Boîte de Montre there is more to see. This museum of the watchcase workshop is set up to make pocket watch cases and wristwatch cases, start to finish.

#swisswatchmaking
#swissjurawatchmaking
#franchlesmontagnes
#handmadewatches
#swissjura

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The Sextet is a pattern of 6 repeating compound curves known in the language of Holtzapffel as an “F” pattern. The correct nomenclature here is “F6” since the pattern repeats 6 times.

#roseengine
#ornamentalturning
#lathe
#artjewelry
#woodwork

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The Quartet is a pattern of 4 repeating compound curves known in the language of Holtzapffel as an “F” pattern. The correct nomenclature here is “F4” since the pattern repeats 4 times.

#roseengine
#guilloché
#africanblackwood
#mandala
#orlandoartist
#artjewelry
#engineturning

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The Musée de la Boîte deMontre is set up as if it is waiting for workers to resume their delegated jobs. The museum has separate areas representing different eras. It really feels like a time machine, pun intended.

#museedelaboitedemontre
#watchcasemaking
#noirmont

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The garnet is so beautiful and resonates with with love and positive energy. This Rhodolite Garnet has gorgeous color and is impressive wrapped in 18K/750 gold set into the Trefoil pattern, another iconic symbol!

#roseengine
#ornamentalturning
#lathe
#artjewelry

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The engraved guilloché waves create a real wow factor when placed underneath Blue Topaz that is cut to a high dome.

The Quatrefoil pattern is a pattern iconic in the pantheon of symbols.

#roseengine
#ornamentalturning
#lathe
#artjewelry