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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 17, 2011 2:10:39 GMT -5
Hi all, This Blue Lace agate Pendant made by Sue one of our first year students  Made in 3mm D wire (SS) this free form pendant looks realy nice The back  I missed getting a good picture of the bail which is very well shaped , this also hold the stone in place I thought Sue did a good job on this project, what do you think Comments much appreciated, Jack Yorkshire uk |
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Feb 17, 2011 7:46:18 GMT -5
"I thought Sue did a good job on this project, what do you think"
Nope, I think 'Great job' better describes it!
Flowing lines and smooth joints are well appreciated.
First year huh? She's paying good attention.
Tell Sue to keep up the good work!
Dr Joe
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Post by tkrueger3 on Feb 17, 2011 12:56:42 GMT -5
Nice work, Sue! I've tried to do a solder instead of wrapped once - destroyed the stone with the torch! Wish I knew a better way - this one is lovely!
Tom
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blr2449
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Post by blr2449 on Feb 17, 2011 12:58:55 GMT -5
She did a great job!!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 18, 2011 2:02:51 GMT -5
Hi Tom,
1 - On this one the frame (outside ) was wrapped and shaped to the stone
2 - the 2 bar's across the front added
3 - Bar across the back (allowing the stone to be put in and taken out)
4 - the Bail added this was a straight piece.
5 - Polished
6 - The stone put in & the last piece added above#4, bent into a bail with the end securing the stone in place,
I have made a few like this I use 1.4 silver squar , Where as Sue used 3mm "D" wire.
the frame is always made first and polished, then the stone added so you do not damage to the stone with heat as you have experianced
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 18, 2011 2:11:03 GMT -5
Dr Joe,
I quite agree Rebecca (our tutor) is a very good teacher
jack
yorkshire uk
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Post by hulagrub on Feb 18, 2011 20:02:35 GMT -5
Nice! I love the silver design.
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Feb 19, 2011 12:29:41 GMT -5
Absolutely lovely!
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Post by sleuthgal on Feb 19, 2011 13:08:35 GMT -5
 Very nice Sue, there is a new book out by Jim Mcintosh where he has taken his wirewrapping techniques to the next level of soldering and such. Google his name and his website should come up. Great first piece. ;D
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 23, 2011 3:28:20 GMT -5
Thanks all
I will pass on your remarks to Sue
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Very nice Sue, there is a new book out by Jim Mcintosh where he has taken his wirewrapping techniques to the next level of soldering and such. Google his name and his website should come up. Great first piece. ;D
