AT HEDRON STUDIO we make everything by hand using contemporary and traditional TECHNIQUES: FROM TORCHING, FORGING, FUSING AND USING A CRUCIBLE, TO PLASMA CUTTING, TIG WELDING AND CNC ROUTING. WE LOVE TOOLS AND REALLY BELIEVE IN THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Every piece is truly handmade start-to-finish in our Brooklyn studio. Below are some images of works in progress.

MAKING A GEMSTONE RING!

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ONE OF THE THINGS WE DO THE MOST IN THE STUDIO IS MAKE GEMSTONE RINGS. ABIGAIL LOVES CREATING SPECIFIC BESPOKE DESIGNS FOR EACH STONE. BRINGING A DESIGN FROM IDEA TO FINISHED JEWELRY TAKES A TON OF STEPS! IMAGINE HOW LONG ALL THE RINGS IN THOSE PHOTOS TOOK!

  • PICK A STONE

  • DECIDE WHAT DESIGN THE STONE SHOULD HAVE. MAKE DRAWINGS / MOCK UP METALS.

  • MEASURE AND CUT A BEZEL (THE METAL THAT GOES AROUND THE STONE)

  • CUT A BACKING PIECE FOR THE BEZEL

  • SOLDER THE BEZEL CLOSED

  • STAMP MY CUSTOM STAMP ON THE BACKING SHEET.

  • SOLDER THE BEZEL TO THE BACKING SHEET

  • HAND SAW A HALO / TORCH AND FORGE FORMS.

  • SAND ALL THE WAY AROUND FOR AN EVEN LOOK WITH 100, 120, 150, 200 GRIT.

  • MEASURE, CUT AND SHAPE A RING SHANK

  • FLIP THE BACK PIECE UPSIDE DOWN AND SOLDER THE RING SHANK TO THE BASE

  • SAND/ SOFTEN THE CONNECTION OF THE SHANK TO THE BACK WITH SILICONE.

  • PUT THE RING ON THE MANDREL AND HAMMERING THE SHANK.

  • PICKLE AND CHECK ALL SOLDER CONNECTIONS. RESOLDERING AS NECESSARY.

  • TUMBLE WITH SUNSHEEN AND STEEL SHOT MEDIA.

  • CLEAN AND POLISH THE BAND, BACK AND SIDES.

  • SET THE STONE! FINALLY!

  • POLISH (OFTEN WITH SILICONE, A WIRE BRUSH AND FINALLY POLISHING COMPOUND) THE ENTIRE PIECE.

  • FINAL CHECK: POLISH, FIT, BAND.

  • TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SHIP.

HOW WE BUILD A QUILT TABLE

Everything we make is completely handmade and bespoke. No piece is ever exactly the same: we like making custom pieces and one-of-a-kind pieces.

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first i trace the layout on the table and cut the wood 

first i trace the layout on the table and cut the wood 

i then bend the metal to fit between the wood pieces.   we cut a flat sheet of metal and bend each side with jigs and hammer. 

i then bend the metal to fit between the wood pieces.   we cut a flat sheet of metal and bend each side with jigs and hammer. 

we used tiger maple for this set of tables.  the deadweight hammer is great for bending thin metal because it doesn't leave marks on the surface.  

we used tiger maple for this set of tables.  the deadweight hammer is great for bending thin metal because it doesn't leave marks on the surface.  

hopefully, the metal fits on the first try! otherwise, we make another piece. 

hopefully, the metal fits on the first try! otherwise, we make another piece. 

we make sure the pattern all fits together before securing it in place. 

we make sure the pattern all fits together before securing it in place. 

there are always coffee cups in the studio

there are always coffee cups in the studio

we make sure the pieces fit snugly together

we make sure the pieces fit snugly together

we then fit the pieces into the metal box that will be the tabletop.  

we then fit the pieces into the metal box that will be the tabletop.  

we build the box so the quilt sits flush with the edge of the metal.  it varies slightly, but is fairly flat. 

we build the box so the quilt sits flush with the edge of the metal.  it varies slightly, but is fairly flat. 

When the steel pieces fit well, we tack weld them to the bottom of the metal sheet.  There are holes drilled in the metal sheet to attach the wood in place after the metal has cooled and been treated.

When the steel pieces fit well, we tack weld them to the bottom of the metal sheet.  There are holes drilled in the metal sheet to attach the wood in place after the metal has cooled and been treated.

detail of the tiny welds that attach the metal to the base.  all the welds will be hidden by the wood. 

detail of the tiny welds that attach the metal to the base.  all the welds will be hidden by the wood. 

we built the metal frames first, to define the parameters of the quilt. 

we built the metal frames first, to define the parameters of the quilt. 

when the wood is placed in, we screw in through the bottom to secure it.  it is treated with tung oil several times. 

when the wood is placed in, we screw in through the bottom to secure it.  it is treated with tung oil several times. 

we use a lot of abrasives all the time! these are some of what we used making these tables.  

we use a lot of abrasives all the time! these are some of what we used making these tables.  

pictured is all the metal dust i didn't inhale while working that day.  

pictured is all the metal dust i didn't inhale while working that day.