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Post by bobby1 on Feb 2, 2011 15:22:23 GMT -5
I'm polishing up some jewelry that I'm going to put in our case at the Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show next week. This is a necklace that I made a number of years ago that involves making a wax model and casting identical multiple segments for the necklace.  The pendant was made of a fabricated outer frame. I used a wax pen to make a model for the cast central section. I did this design so that the central area of the pendant flowed from the cast necklace to the fabricated frame. The cab is Montana Agate. Bob  |
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Post by Toad on Feb 2, 2011 18:02:50 GMT -5
Almost looks like a bison head above the agate. Great stone too.
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Post by frane on Feb 2, 2011 19:47:55 GMT -5
Bob, everything about that necklace is beautiful! I would have to see what you mean about the wax pen to make the model...I guess I am very visual and the information is more than what I can picture.
It sure is a beauty!
Fran
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Post by tanyafrench on Feb 2, 2011 20:05:35 GMT -5
Wow, that is one stunning piece! You have a special talent.
Tanya
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Post by christopherl1234 on Feb 2, 2011 20:22:35 GMT -5
That is some nice work.
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Post by NDK on Feb 2, 2011 20:32:40 GMT -5
A special talent indeed. Bob, you're an amazing artist!
Nate
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Post by Roller on Feb 2, 2011 22:57:08 GMT -5
That is unique and amazing ...
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Post by chromenut on Feb 2, 2011 23:26:19 GMT -5
Now that is a fine one of a kind!!
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Post by spokanetim on Feb 3, 2011 0:22:24 GMT -5
Fantastic! I have no idea how you can do that or how much time it must have taken to put together.
Tim
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Post by bobby1 on Feb 3, 2011 0:51:23 GMT -5
Tim,
It took many hours to do. By making the necklace segments identical I was able to use a rubber mold and wax injector to make the waxes. I then cast them all at once so this process reduced the time required but it still was quite a task.
Bob
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Post by colliel82 on Feb 3, 2011 11:14:16 GMT -5
That is just beautiful
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 5, 2011 2:35:42 GMT -5
Amazing. Fantastic looking necklace.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Feb 5, 2011 10:25:50 GMT -5
bobby where are you in tuscon, we're coming down there tomorrow.....
ralph and mary ann
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Post by tandl on Feb 5, 2011 10:42:28 GMT -5
Very nice !
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Post by tntmom on Feb 5, 2011 17:34:59 GMT -5
Wow Bob, that is a piece of art! Goergous craftsmanship
~Krystee
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Post by mossyrockhound on Feb 5, 2011 22:50:19 GMT -5
Stunning! I can see that one took a lot of time (and skill) to do. I hope you post a picture of your case in Tucson.
Garry
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 6, 2011 0:45:12 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing your artistry, the beauty of this necklace is beyond words.
Adrian
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