Studio Darkuv

The first attempt of making grillz for myself. I wanted to try it because I was obsessed with the challenge of getting a good fit and making a perfect impression of the teeth. Molds and impressions are something that I have already been doing for years when doing my own lost wax casting and organic casting, so making a mouth impression felt like a logical step to learn further and a nice thing to try for fun. After researching all materials, I have chosen dental alginate instead of the silicone that I saw in all other impression kits. If you also would like to try to make your own grillz, I’ve made kits including alginate, dental stone and custom 3D printed impression trays in any size and have uploaded them on etsy (see highlights), later they will be in my shop. These kits are an unique product that I haven’t seen online yet: without silicone, with alginate and dental stone, you need to only add water and jewelry wax and make something creative yourself. If you’re a curious goldsmith give it a try! 💎

I haven’t spoiled it yet, but this piece will be showcased in an exhibition in Madrid in 2026 🛸 A sterling silver UFO ring with a tsavorite stone and black and green hot enamel, the green enamel is transparent (plique-a-jour). The design is 3D sculpted and 3D printed, it can not be replicated in other ways than printing it again, which makes it truly limited edition and unique. I know it’s a statement piece and not for everyday wear, but my last years resolution was to make this kind of art. In 2026 I will try to make more wearable pieces, too, stay tuned 💚

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