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Coherent Geometry; Carved Molds and Ancient Methods

Mar 30, 2022

The great masterpieces of Celtic metalwork that inspired me were done with even less than the basic tools I had in the 1970s. Continue reading

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“Lost Art” Revealed by Jeweler at Celtic Art Conference in Ireland

Aug 12, 2014

Stephen Walker presents groundbreaking research on the Ardagh Chalice at International Insular Art Conference in Galway, Ireland, revealing lost medieval Celtic metalworking techniques. Continue reading