WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on May 1, 2011 21:39:34 GMT -5
I custom made this pendant for a customer who wanted something "funky" The pendant is from the same piece of turquoise as the ring I made for this customer, she wanted the stones to match. The picture turned out a little dark but I think you can see how it turned out "funky" front:  :side view:  : back view is a little dark also:  : Thanks for looking |
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skystone
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Post by skystone on May 2, 2011 16:36:17 GMT -5
Very nice! Nice clean lines & workmanship.
Mike
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on May 4, 2011 10:44:26 GMT -5
Play that funky music
charlie
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Post by mohs on May 4, 2011 11:36:25 GMT -5
that is a get down turq !
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Post by christopherl1234 on May 4, 2011 13:48:24 GMT -5
Great job!! I really like how you fabricated the bail...any tips?
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on May 4, 2011 18:21:10 GMT -5
I like it. I guess funky is good. Those side and back shots show what supberb craftsmanship is in this piece!
Garry
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on May 4, 2011 23:14:08 GMT -5
If I remember correctly I use 20ga 1" wide stock and cut a strip about 6/32 wide. I start the first bend at 4/32 and do not bend it to a 90 stay a little short. then I bend it around a form I made from a plastic toothbrush handle which leaves a small tail to solder on the back. Then I just file the side to my desired shape and attach it to the pendant. for larger pendants I will make the bail larger at the top so the pendant will stay still and not just swing about. It might be a little labor intense but so far I like it best. I haven't found a store bought bail that I like better.
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GlamRocks
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Post by GlamRocks on May 5, 2011 15:54:20 GMT -5
Yup! Beautifully done, scores high on the funky front, and high on the craftsman front. Excellent silverwork, looks neat tidy and secure. Really nice finish. And the cab is superb. The shape rocks! That's funky if ever it was seen! Was the ring a similar funky shape? Great job all round - thanks for sharing it with us too!
Cheers,
Harry.
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Post by frane on May 6, 2011 7:33:02 GMT -5
Oh, that is sweet! You did a great job!
Fran
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Post by tanyafrench on May 7, 2011 18:39:12 GMT -5
Wonderful pendant, she will be thrilled. Beautiful work!
Tanya
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NDK
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Post by NDK on May 7, 2011 22:45:58 GMT -5
Nice work Warren!
Nate
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rocpup
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Post by rocpup on May 13, 2011 11:18:58 GMT -5
I like it. What did you use for the bezel?
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on May 15, 2011 22:54:05 GMT -5
It is narrow silver bezel material from Rio. If you want I will look up the number. PM me
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