Metalsmithing - School of Art | Montana State University

Metalsmithing at MSU

The Studio is divided into areas for benchwork, hollowware, casting, machine work, and clean-up. The studio has a balance of both traditional and modern metalsmithing equipment which enables the students to explore a full range of technical solutions to metalworking problems. The MFA program accepts students in this discipline.

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Glass, wood, and bronze; 6' x 2.5' x 8"

Pewter cups; 12" x 6" x 6"

Enameled copper, acrylic and aluminum; 123" x 8" x 1.25"

In action in the studio

Sterling Silver; 12" x 5" x 0.25"

Electroformed copper crystals and hot glue; 3" x 2" x 0.75"

Whitney Donaldson at work in the studio

Mixed Media Belt Buckle, Aluminum street sign, found object, tin, acrylic and copper; 3" x 4" x 0.5"

Turquoise inlay ring, brass and nickel; 1" x 1" x 0.75"

Demonstrating chasing and repouse

Visiting artist

Copper vessel; 5.5" x 4.5" x 4.5"

Knife, wood, bronze and high carbon steel; 8" x 1.5" x 0.75"

Copper necklace; 12" x 6" x 3"

Cups, glass, nickel and bronze; 8" x 3" x 3"

Sterling, copper and powder coating; 2.75" x 2" x 0.75"

Sculptural Vessel, Copper, gold leaf and brass; 18" x 12" x 12"

Champleve enameled copper top; 16" x 12" x 4"

Eyewear acrylic, tin and steel; 2 " x 5.5" x 6"

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