NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 8, 2011 15:26:45 GMT -5
It's the High School Homecoming Dance tonight. Abigail is going and asked me to make her a pendant to wear ;D. Of course I obliged and did up this little gem for her. It's local gabbro, and to help accentuate the little sparklies in it I decided to twist the wire before I wrapped it. I'd also like to thank Frog & Bear for posting her bail tut. It was very helpful.  Back  Check back tonight, I'll be showing off my little pricess all dressed up in the members photos section.  Thanks for looking. Nate |
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Oct 8, 2011 16:54:11 GMT -5
What a lovely keepsake and special gift for a special evening!! Beautiful.
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Post by tandl on Oct 8, 2011 18:49:47 GMT -5
Very nice !
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 8, 2011 18:55:23 GMT -5
Very nice pendant!
bails were one of my problem areas as I never had a good way to complete them and have them be sturdy enough.
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 8, 2011 18:57:08 GMT -5
Great job on the wrap, Nate. As a suggestion, I would curl up those wires on the back from the end of the bail just so they don't scratch. You just made her night even more special. I'll bet she's gonna treasure this pendant for the rest of her life. Can't wait to see her all dressed up! Jo
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 8, 2011 19:44:37 GMT -5
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Post by roy on Oct 9, 2011 0:43:33 GMT -5
nate thats a lovley piece for your young lady
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Post by christopherl1234 on Oct 9, 2011 0:57:31 GMT -5
That's a winner!!
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Oct 9, 2011 17:25:03 GMT -5
Beautiful job for a beautiful girl.
jo
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greaser
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Post by greaser on Oct 9, 2011 18:41:33 GMT -5
wow nice work. i didnt know that the duluth gabbro would polish up i guess i am going to have to start picking it up and slabbing it. I have always liked the way it looks hmmmm kitchen back splash yep i think so.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 9, 2011 19:20:40 GMT -5
Give it a try Greaser. It's not too soft, and not too hard. It works up easily.
Thanks everyone.
Nate
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Mudshark
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Post by Mudshark on Oct 9, 2011 20:02:59 GMT -5
Nice wrap,Nate!!
Mike
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