Tory Hughes Workshop Part II

On the second day we took a look at Tory's hinges and how they are created and used as design components.

This one was my first attempt at a simple coil wrap in nickel silver.

Above photo is a close up of the Mokume Gane I made for the hinge workshop. Below is my first tube hinge.

I wet sanded and buffed the Mokume Gane pieces before adding the hinge. They turned out extremely smooth and shiny; almost like fossil stone.

What I like about adding hinges as components is the unexpected movement it gives a piece. The fact that they can be used in so many different ways is an extra bonus.