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Hi ! This site is usable but I have so much to say and show you that it is still under construction so I apologise for the pages that are as yet incomplete.

 
 

Computer Aided Design and machining

 

Programs used

Digital camera

Get the pictures !

I now feel completely bereft if working but parted from my camera. I use it to record ideas, work in progress and the finished pieces.

Photoshop

To manipulate the pictures for use on the web, in publicity material, for my records, to help my design ideas to progress, to show me where I went wrong (camera never lies !) and to make the image suitable for etching.

Publisher

Used in the preparation of all my publicity material : posters, invites, business cards .....

Freehand MX

Illustration, design, publicity, web.

Dreamweaver MX 2004

My much adored program has enabled me put this website together. If I won the Oscars for this site my acceptance speech would go on and on and on about Dreamweaver. (sad but true)

(Pity I can't get it to solder for me as well!)

Fireworks

In conjunction with Dreamweaver, manipulating images for the web.

Rhino

This is a fab program which enables me to design in 3D on my computer.

Due to time constraints I am still playing with Rhino rather than having it work for me but should soon be on top of it all.

Examples of work which has used benefited from CAD

Beads

Bangles

bangle of etched brass and silver riveted together

Pattern designed using Freehand.
Photoetched onto brass.

 

Bracelets

Brooches

Cufflinks

Earrings

Keyrings

sterling silver keyring depicting a skier

Image manipulated in photoshop prior to etching .

Magnets

sterling silver etched magnets with pictures of skiers on them

Digital photographs were manipulated using Photoshop and then transferred to the silver which was then put into the etching tank.

Neckpieces

Rings

                             
 
                             
 

Copyright
Unless specfically mentioned otherwise, all copyrights for website design, photography and content belong to Laura McDonagh 1998-2004.
Nothing must be reproduced without her express permission.

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