Christopher Benjamin Speck
Jewelry Fabrication Artist
Summary
Detail-oriented jewelry artist specializing in metal fabrication, mold-making, and finishing techniques. Experienced in small-scale assembly, metal refinement, and precision craftsmanship. Familiar with Lost Wax Casting and small-scale casting processes. Skilled in polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, and hand-finishing for high-quality results
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Jewelry Fabrication Artist
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Founded a personal jewelry studio, specializing in silversmithing, metal casting, and mold-making while developing a new product line
- Designs and fabricates silver tongue scrapers, pendants, and rings, handling end-to-end production from material sourcing to final polishing
- Uses Lost Wax Casting and is familiar with small-scale casting processes used in jewelry production
- Cleans and refines jewelry using ultrasonic machines and specialized solutions
- Produces small-scale molds for jewelry production using silicone and acrylic
Freelance Fabrication Artist
01.2015 - Current
- Created custom metalwork pieces, incorporating casting, mold-making, and assembly while refining fabrication techniques
- Completed independent commissions and personal projects, continuously developing technical skills in preparation for a professional fabrication setting
- Worked with various ferrous and non-ferrous metals, ensuring precision and craftsmanship
Artist Assistant
Studio: Brian Rideout
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted with fabrication, material prep, and artwork assembly
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Painting
Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCADU)
Toronto, ON 2010.01 - 2015.01
Skills
- Jewelry Fabrication
- Metalwork
- Soldering
- Welding
- Polishing
- Assembling silver jewelry
- Mold Making
- Casting
- Lost Wax Casting
- Small-scale casting processes
- Cleaning
- Finishing
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Mechanical polishing
- Refining techniques
- Material Sourcing
- Preparation
- Procurement
- Cutting
- Forming
Timeline
Jewelry Fabrication Artist
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Artist Assistant
Studio: Brian Rideout
01.2017 - 12.2019
Freelance Fabrication Artist
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Painting
Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCADU)
2010.01 - 2015.01
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