Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry
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in 2006 by Monica Nachbar
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Silver Metalgami (Origami) EarringsCreated on October 31, 2008 at 1:35am
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Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

 
Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry
My unique artisan jewelry will be on display and for sale at the SF Japantown Craft Fair & Island Jam on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Each piece is individually handcrafted and kiln-fired. Since the sculptures are hand-folded (not cast), each piece has slight variations. No paper was used in their creation.

My Metalgami Crea...tions are inspired by Hawaiian, Japanese-American and International themes.

For more examples of my work check out:
http://HandmadeByHapa.com
http://Hapa.Etsy.com

* The Craft Fair is at 1840 Sutter Street
* The Island Jam is on Buchanan between Sutter & Post

Free admission & validated parking at the Japan Center Garage.
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Fine Silver Metalgami (Metal Origami) Jewelry
Time:10:00AM Saturday, June 20th
Location:The Japanese Cultural & Community Center of NorCal
Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry Handmade by Hapa's unique artisan jewelry will be on display and for sale at the SF Japantown Craft Fair & Island Jam on Saturday June 20, 2009. The Japanese Cultural & Community Center of NorCal 10AM-4PM 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry Handcrafted and hand-folded silver origami pendants by Hapa

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry
Hey Gabriel, Thanks for the question. Initially the material I use is composed of small silver particles embedded in a clay-like binder. I fold this silver-embedded clay material and fire it in a kiln. The extreme high temperature burns away the binder and only the silver particles remain. Then the silver particle...s sinter together producing the 99.9% pure silver origami sculpture. Using more traditional metal work techniques, I then finish my silver creations to produce my metalgami. -- Monica (a.k.a. Hapa)Read More

Gabriel Stella

Gabriel Stella OMG your work is great.
how do you fold the silver? I make origami too but in normal paper xD.

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry Handcrafted and hand-folded Earrings made of Pure Silver soldered to Sterling Silver posts

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry Handcrafted and hand-folded silver origami pendants by Hapa

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry

Handmade By Hapa Metalgami - Original Silver Origami Jewelry Handcrafted and handfolded silver origami accessories. These items are composed of silver. These items are not made of paper.

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