Malachite & silver ?

[Donnie's Rocky Treasures]

Did this one in silver, however I noticed that in the front the wire spiral is scratching it! What can I do about that? Is it that the malachite is just that soft or do I need to file or smooth out the metal underneath?




I do believe this is some kind of pet wood. It's one of the tumbled rocks my dad sent to me. I used copper for this one & gave myself plenty of extra wire to practice on. It's a good thing I did
because I need extra curlies & stuff to secure it in there.



The back


Thanks for looking - Donnie

[FrogAndBearCreations]

they look good!

[Toad]

Malachite is very soft (beautiful stone). Can you raise the spiral off the stone? Or will that ruin the design?

[NDK]

These are very nice Donnie! I really like malachite, but that pet wood really catches my eye tonight.

Nate

[frane]

Donnie, I think you have done a great job on the wraps! I am not sure I like all the swirls on the Malachite though. That is just a personal opinion with that stone. I thing your swirls really work with the possible pet wood though. Almost gives it an "under the sea" feel. Keep up the great work!
Fran

[Donnie's Rocky Treasures]

Thank you Fran I do appreciate your opinion. I am always open to feedback from other people especially from someone who does as good a job as you do. I am, after all still learning. I think I understand what you mean because the malachite is such a pretty stone a clean look is best.