Mythic Silver

Mythic Silver David Brand & Sandra Picciano-Brand: Jewelry/Metals Artists & Instructors. Mythic Silver Studio is equal parts functional workspace, gallery, and classroom.

David Brand and Sandra Picciano-Brand:
We create one-of-a-kind pieces in sterling silver, bronze, pearls, druzies, opals, as well as bronze vessels and containers. We are open by appointment, and every First Friday and Third Sunday along with the many other studios in The Front Street Complex. We offer jewelry and lost wax casting classes and workshops in our studio, and at various art centers. Th

e techniques we employ, and teach are:
Lost wax casting, in which an original model is intricately carved or formed with various types of wax, then imbedded into a plaster-like material. The wax is burned away (lost) in a kiln leaving a space into which the metal is poured. We cast our own pieces either by centrifuge or vacuum casting. After the metal cools, the plaster is broken away. Silversmithing techniques of sawing, filing, soldering, riveting, stone cutting, stone setting, forging and hollow forming. Other metal fabrication approaches, such as hydraulic press forming and the ancient techniques of reticulation, granulation, and Kum Boo. Finishing techniques: The objects are polished, or given a patina by means of chemicals, dyes, or heat. Some pieces incorporate enamels, which are created with powdered glass fired onto metal.

David’s “Little Orphan Annie Decoder”
10/04/2025

David’s “Little Orphan Annie Decoder”

David’s “Captain Midnight”.
10/04/2025

David’s “Captain Midnight”.

David’s, “Sunspot Predictor”.
10/04/2025

David’s, “Sunspot Predictor”.

David could do anything, and with such perfection. He never made a big deal about it, though, always very humble. But I ...
10/03/2025

David could do anything, and with such perfection. He never made a big deal about it, though, always very humble. But I always saw his talents and admired him beyond words. ❤️‍🩹💔❤️‍🩹

07/07/2025
David’s beautiful Bronze Vessel Sculpture is being enlarged to over 4 ft. to be permanently placed in an outdoor Public ...
05/14/2025

David’s beautiful Bronze Vessel Sculpture is being enlarged to over 4 ft. to be permanently placed in an outdoor Public Garden. I will post details, including my garden design honoring my dearest Husband and Hero as the project is in process.

David and his beautiful bronze vessels that he was inventorying for an exhibition.
04/08/2025

David and his beautiful bronze vessels that he was inventorying for an exhibition.

Happy Anniversary to Rabbi Chessin! This is such a great article and It was lovely to see David’s and my collaborative ...
01/14/2025

Happy Anniversary to Rabbi Chessin! This is such a great article and It was lovely to see David’s and my collaborative creation next to her in the photo! The year of working on it together is a beautiful memory I will always cherish.

Read more about our 40 Year History and Anniversary Celebrations!
https://daytonjewishobserver.org/2024/12/temple-beth-or-celebrates-40-years/

This video showcases David's exceptional mastery and talent for teaching Lost Wax Casting, a technique he taught along w...
12/02/2024

This video showcases David's exceptional mastery and talent for teaching Lost Wax Casting, a technique he taught along with numerous other metalsmithing skills to hundreds of students for over 40 years. His dedication to sharing his expertise with kindness, humor, and passion created a wonderful learning environment.
Through the years, David built and was the core of a creative community that was deeply enjoyed and enriching to many talented students.
David's passion for teaching and creating was equally matched, and he spent his life producing the most miraculous body of work that was both beautiful and brilliant. To honor David and his legacy, I am committed to organizing two exhibitions, one local and one out-of-state, as a tribute to him and his enduring influence and love.

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1000 E Second Street, Suite 3000
Dayton, OH
45402

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+19375453254

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