The Argentium� Project

Argentium® is a new silver alloy, which was developed at Middlesex University and which has been recognised as a significant development in the history of silver. Among its main benefits (over Sterling silver) are that it is fire-scale-free, that it is highly tarnish resistant, and that it can be laser welded.

In her creative research, Kristina has explored the creative potential and applications of Argentium® Sterling Silver for jewellery and silver design in a series of projects:


Exploring the Creative Possibilities of Argentium® Sterling Silver (2005)

In 2005, Kristina was a Researcher in Residence in the Department of Applied Arts at Middlesex University where she explored the technical and creative possibilities of the new Argentium® silver alloy. Read more...


Developing New Avenues for Silver Design (2009): Exploring Elasticity as a Medium for Emotional Expression

In 2008 Kristina was awarded an AHRC practice-led grant under the title "Exploring new Avenues for Silver Design using Argentium® Sterling Silver and Laser Welding" to continue the work begun at Middlesex University.


Experimenting with Direct metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) (2012-16)

Following her work into Argentium silver and emotions, Kristina collaborated with Dr Lionel Dean on exploring the possibility of creating flexible structures using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) to express emotions through movement.

Read more about these projects here: http://www.niedderer.org/creative.html