Ravenscroft Design by Melissa Zahm

        I am a sculptor working with additive and subtractive processes to create wearable art. I fuse multiple layers of silver and gold in various shapes, textures, and patterns creating a collage. Flame can be volatile as it can destroy as easily as it creates. When metal is molten it has a mind of its own. Learning how to manipulate it is always challenging and rewarding. From this diverse arrangement I move forward in the developmental process by incorporating forging, forming, raising, grinding, and polishing techniques. The use of stones is an integral part of each piece. They are used as much to draw you into the story as well as for their beauty. Many of the stones I have collected over a 30 year period of time. They hold the history of people and places.