Little Dipper

The Little Dipper is a silver sampling spoon. The profile of the spoon is an abstraction of the Ursa Minor constellation. Its asymmetric form allows its holder to scoop the very last bit of ice cream out of the corner of a cup.

3 x 0.75 in

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When carving the Little Dipper, I had a great deal of trouble NOT using it as a spoon.

When carving the Little Dipper, I had a great deal of trouble NOT using it as a spoon.

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Spoon sketches

Spoon sketches


Course

ME 298: Silversmithing and Design - March 2019

Processes

Wax Carving, Investment Casting

Materials

Sterling Silver