Sugar Skulls

These are my new Sugar Skull designs. I hand carve these in wax and cast them in sterling silver.

I started the skulls with a block of wax. I had a rough sketch of what I wanted. I usually find my inspiration from other artists in all types of media. I put on a movie and start widdling away at the block of wax much like a wood carver or sculptor.

I cast the skulls using a centrifuge casting system.
Each skull has a name so I can keep them straight and add to their personality. Magadalena is at the top. There is also Jorge and Dos Caras or Two Faces since he has a face on the front and back.