PRocess

The jewellery that I make embraces a range of modern and traditional techniques. I find historical jewellery techniques fascinating, especially when it comes to colour.

I love the intricacy of jewellery, something small makes such an impact. I find joy in the slightest movement, little details and the personal aspect of making process.

PRocess

The jewellery that I make embraces a range of modern and traditional techniques. I find historical jewellery techniques fascinating, especially when it comes to colour.

I love the intricacy of jewellery, something small makes such an impact. I find joy in the slightest movement, little details and the personal aspect of making process.

Enamel

I love colour, so by nature, I found myself drawn to enamelling and its rich glossy tones.
Enamelling is a slow process and can be unpredictable. Every step is methodical, from preparing the metal to applying the powdered glass and firing. Success takes patience and persistence.
I use temperatures up to 800°C, to fuse the glass to the metal. Mostly, I use a torch to fire the enamel, although a few of my designs rely on kiln firing.
Like most jewellery making techniques, enamelling is ancient. Its origins date back to the 13th Century, yet in jewellery making today it is not very common.

Lost Wax Casting

I like the tactile nature and immediacy of working with soft and carve-able wax. The lost wax process suits my spontaneous design process and allows for fun experimentation.

Industry specialists complete the casting process, transforming the wax models into metal. The wax models begin in a flask filled with a plaster-like material called investment. The flask sits in a kiln heated to specific temperatures to cure the investment and ‘burn out’ the wax. Once cooled, a perfect mould remains to fill with molten metal. The result is a beautiful replica of the ‘lost wax’ – a metal object ready to transform into jewellery.

My practice goes beyond casting to bring the design to life. I use a variety of techniques, including hammering, sawing, filing, painting, enamelling and soldering.

Enamel Rings_Lori Hakim
Rings In The Making_ Lori Hakim

3D Printing

As a designer, I am pretty new to 3D printing. It is incredibly interesting using technology to create jewellery. The process can result in 3D forms, that by hand are near unobtainable.

The lost wax casting process transforms the 3D designs into usable metal elements. I combine these 3D elements with handmade components to create wearable jewellery.

Enamel

I love colour, so by nature, I found myself drawn to enamelling and its rich glossy tones.
Enamelling is a slow process and can be unpredictable. Every step is methodical, from preparing the metal to applying the powdered glass and firing. Success takes patience and persistence.
I use temperatures up to 800°C, to fuse the glass to the metal. Mostly, I use a torch to fire the enamel, although a few of my designs rely on kiln firing.
Like most jewellery making techniques, enamelling is ancient. Its origins date back to the 13th Century, yet in jewellery making today it is not very common.

Lost Wax Casting

I like the tactile nature and immediacy of working with soft and carve-able wax. The lost wax process suits my spontaneous design process and allows for fun experimentation.

Industry specialists complete the casting process, transforming the wax models into metal. The wax models begin in a flask filled with a plaster-like material called investment. The flask sits in a kiln heated to specific temperatures to cure the investment and ‘burn out’ the wax. Once cooled, a perfect mould remains to fill with molten metal. The result is a beautiful replica of the ‘lost wax’ – a metal object ready to transform into jewellery.

My practice goes beyond casting to bring the design to life. I use a variety of techniques, including hammering, sawing, filing, painting, enamelling and soldering.

3D Printing

As a designer, I am pretty new to 3D printing. It is incredibly interesting using technology to create jewellery. The process can result in 3D forms, that by hand are near unobtainable.

The lost wax casting process transforms the 3D designs into usable metal elements. I combine these 3D elements with handmade components to create wearable jewellery.