A Few Projects - Python and Rings

[Christopher Malouf]

Hope everyone is well! I've been making and engraving a lot of rings lately. Occasionally I get to work on something a little bigger and it's been almost 10 years since the last revolver.

Python: Victorian vine scroll in 24k, rampant colt logo in platinum, hand polished mirror finish and nice white antique ivory panels. In some areas, gold was drawn to .15mm and set into channels cut with a 70 degree V chisel.

Rings: 1) Palladium 950 with 24k background, 24k rope borders and natural sapphires. 2) Damascus and 18k rose gold background 3) Damascus and 18K rose gold cattle brand ring.

Thanks for looking...

 

[speeedy6]

I clicked on the photo and let out a WHEEEEW. ( one of those long ,loud and drawn out ones ) ! That's a really pretty gun. And the white grips just really make it ! Nice ,crisp work. Thanks for showing.

 

[troutbox]

man i've got to keep practicing.....

 

[Brant]

Thanks for sharing Chris.

Your work is always easy on the eyes, jus t too long between postings.

Brant

 

[gcleaker]

The first words out of my mouth were sweet!!! You just showed that I simple design is just cool. Wait it looks simple but its sweet!!!

 

[monk]

rings are great !! the gun, holy stuff !!, just an eye poppin piece for the eye. the rings bring to mind a "cut" that i first became aware of that sam posted quite a time ago. it works prfectly on a ring format.

 

[papart1]

absolutley beatiful work, the design is "riding through the hills" and flows like nothing I've seen before! Rings are breathtaking also, did you make them please? paps

 

[davidshe]

Love to see your work Chris! Very inspirational. Keep it up brother!

 

[Christopher Malouf]

Hey David, thank you!

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also, did you make them please? paps

Yes, I make everything now with the exception of seamless, die-struck bands like the palladium ring however it was finished (comfort fit, size etc) on my lathe. Engraving what I make is the best job security I've ever had and I get to control every part of the process including pricing.

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Thanks for sharing Chris.

jus t too long between postings.

Brant

Hi Brant, that gave me a good chuckle because it's way too true. In fact I can't remember the last time I posted work on here. I do remember when this forum was a ton of fun - before it became a largely forgotten victim of social media. I notice it is still pretty cliquey tho.

 

[Eugene Carkoski]

that snake is beautiful

 

[Roger Bleile]

...and the hits keep on coming!

 

[Christopher Malouf]

It was great seeing you at the show Roger. Thank you.

 

[JJ Roberts]

Chris,Good to see you posting your beautiful engraving,keep up the good work. J.J.

 

[thughes]

Elegant is the word that comes to my mind when I look at the Python. Truly an example of less is more.

 

[Tholland49]

absolutely gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing with us!

 

[sam]

Great looking stuff Chris!

 

[Christopher Malouf]

Hi Sam! Thank you and everyone for the wonderful comments.