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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 15:13:13 GMT -5
I've cut only one Ethiopian opal and I didn't so anything different from what I do with Australian or US opal. goldfinder has some good advice regarding the use of superglue dopping. Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control works great. If you have a good gram scale you may be able to determine if the opal is in fact hydrophane. Remove it from water storage, dry it with a towel and weigh it. Now leave it in a warm place for several days and weigh it again. Same weight or has there been a loss? And if drying causes crazing, well, then you wouldn't want to make jewelry with it.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 17:30:56 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great. Thanks Gary.
Yeah, I think I got tricked into this one by my sister
I experienced enameling in middle school and hated it: I tried several designs on copper and every one turned to mush. Never did it again despite a high school opportunity.
An odd thought just occurred: might there be potential to enhance a cab? A type of mixed media?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 11:52:19 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 15:53:59 GMT -5
For some reason the photo isn't visible on my PC. ? That's strange. I'm on my laptop and it shows fine.
I saw it shortly after you posted it, but now I can't see it on my PC, too. Truly strange...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 8:13:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 1, 2024 10:53:34 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 31, 2024 12:03:09 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 28, 2024 11:08:42 GMT -5
Such an elegant pendant! It certainly has an outer space look. The movement in the flowing "arms" is beautiful, as well as the high contrast provided by the textured disk. I really like your hidden bail — the piece floats on the cord!
I suspect that spruing the wax must have been quite complex.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 28, 2024 10:49:44 GMT -5
Welcome from Snohomish County.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 27, 2024 21:22:38 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Mar 26, 2024 17:44:55 GMT -5
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 26, 2024 17:44:55 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington. I'm sure that you'll get some good suggestions from others...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 25, 2024 16:21:26 GMT -5
Engraved or die-stamped? If engraved, given the amount of work, I have to believe that the engraver surely would have cut his or her name or initials into the back.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 25, 2024 16:14:35 GMT -5
Very nice cabs! For a moment or two, your stacked photo had me wondering where you might have found that amazing material!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 25, 2024 16:10:35 GMT -5
Welcome from Bothell, Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 24, 2024 20:59:32 GMT -5
That's a very cool ring! Did you cast and fabricate the dragons, too?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 24, 2024 20:56:37 GMT -5
Whoa, beautiful cabs! I like your dog and the dead duck, too...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 24, 2024 13:19:16 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 23, 2024 18:09:44 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 23, 2024 9:38:29 GMT -5
Great looking piece. I’ve been looking at this piece for a couple of days now and it keeps getting better. The open bezel is really cool where it starts and finishes off at. The live edge of the rock is awesome the attention it draws to the piece. Your silver design works very well for this piece. Did it take a long time to settle on that design. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, John. Sorry for the late response. I spent a couple of hours sketching and refining the general idea. I knew that the cab needed a contrasting shape: I did't like the how it looked with simply a bezel and a bail.
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