adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 17, 2010 9:18:18 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Here is what I made as Christmas present for Ina. The tiny opal is Ethiopian opal which I bought from Munchen (rock fair) this November. The pietersite is cut from a pietersite piece Daniel (Deb) sent me a while ago. You could had forgotten by now about it Daniel, you sent it looong ago, but thank you very much. The outside of the stone wasn't very attractive so it stood untouched 'till a couple of weeks ago. I thought how to combine these two main materials and thought a black frame with a silver passe-par-tout would be fine. I used for this a black jade slab which I have from Snowdog. Thank you Dave! So I started to cut , grind, cut, glue, grind, glue, cut .... and so on, and this is what came out: the rough thing:  And here's the cab - done:     After this, I groove wrapped it, as you see here:    The opal's glare is mainly blue/green, but in certain angles it also has red/purple colors:  I hope Ina will like it. Ioana did.  Thanks for looking, Adrian |
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Post by bobby1 on Dec 17, 2010 9:47:51 GMT -5
That is a spectacular piece of superior craftsmanship! I don't have any doubts that she will love it! great work!
Bob
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chromenut
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Post by chromenut on Dec 17, 2010 9:48:42 GMT -5
That is just magnificent! Wow, almost speechless...
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Post by lonetreestudios on Dec 17, 2010 9:57:33 GMT -5
Wow...simply amazing, gorgeous piece...
Rodney
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 17, 2010 10:15:50 GMT -5
That's amazing bud, I studied this one for a few minutes. This is the best piece of work that I've seen here, awesome job  |
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Haleysdream
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Post by Haleysdream on Dec 17, 2010 10:20:45 GMT -5
Super !! You have talent & a very artistic eye, she will treasure it!
Nancy
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Post by texaswoodie on Dec 17, 2010 10:26:22 GMT -5
Good grief Adrian! If you ever want a home in the U.S. you can come live with me. But you'll have to make jewelry like that for my wife as well as your own.
Curt
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Post by rockmanken on Dec 17, 2010 10:36:13 GMT -5
WOW! Fantastic work as usual. Only, I think you outdid yourself this time. Really superb workmanship and a great combination of stones.
Ken
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dbrealityrocks
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Dec 17, 2010 10:38:48 GMT -5
That is fabulous!!!!
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 17, 2010 12:25:26 GMT -5
Adrian, hope you're going to enter that into the Stone Age Industries contest. That's absolutely smashing!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 17, 2010 20:01:31 GMT -5
Amazing is an understatement! Ina will undoubtedly love it!
Nate
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Post by Bejewelme on Dec 17, 2010 21:09:45 GMT -5
Adrian- WOW what a beauty, OMG I love the silver frame, it is stunning! I know she will love it! Merry Christmas to all of you!
Amber
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Post by frane on Dec 17, 2010 21:53:24 GMT -5
Adrian, that is so classy and beautiful! What a great Christmas gift and I know she will love it!
Fran
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Dec 18, 2010 0:10:39 GMT -5
Thank you very much everyone! LOL, Curt, I live OK here, but I won't say no for a vacation Randy, if the wire wrapping proffessor studied my work for a few minutes, this is a great complement Jo, I thought too about Stone age industries, but I already submitted the sword a few months ago. Amber, glad to see you back again. Adrian |
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Post by Roller on Dec 18, 2010 0:58:33 GMT -5
exceptional ... after that word ...iam speechless ...!
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Post by beefjello on Dec 18, 2010 7:45:46 GMT -5
That's an absolute work of art Adrian!!! Your talents know no bounds. Ina's going to be tickled pink with that! ;D
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Post by Toad on Dec 18, 2010 8:22:24 GMT -5
Wonderfully done. Always love seeing what you put together
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Dec 18, 2010 16:34:44 GMT -5
that's some excellent work!
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Dec 18, 2010 19:09:50 GMT -5
Adrian,
You always seem to find new pathways and set new standards for all of us. Your lady is blessed, in more ways than one, to have you. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Susan
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Dec 19, 2010 14:07:42 GMT -5
You are such an artist. It is beautiful. I'm sure all the slabs and rocks are saying I hope Adrian picks me to make something with.
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