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“I want my work to reflect the completely hand made process I use and the craftsmanship to be evident in each piece I create.”

Nature’s timeless process of erosion and renewal fascinates Jim Waggener. He is inspired by subconscious images, forms and shapes he sees in nature and his imagination. He incorporates the texture and color of these visions into each of his unusual metal sculptures.

Jim forms sterling silver, copper, brass, bronze and pewter sheets with centuries old techniques and craftsmanship using hand tools with no mechanical assistance. Pushing the metal from behind, he uses the old master technique known as repousse. Forming from the front, he creates the details with a method known as chasing.

Creating works of art is a natural outgrowth of a lifetime of working with fine metals. Jim has been restoring antique and sentimental objects for over 25 years. Restoring sterling silver flatware, hollowware and brass lighting fixtures gave him highly refined skills and an appreciation of fine craftsmanship. He got his training by apprenticing with a silversmith for ten years before starting his own restoration business.

RESTORATION CLIENTS
U. S Navy
Chrysler Museum
Colonial Williamsburg