BIGGEST ring I ever made!

[rockjunquie]

OMG! I thought I would never get this done. I had to do one first to work out the details because I have never done anything like this before.

This was a size 16 custom job. The turquoise is 2.08 inches by 1.35" and is 122 ct or 24 g. I used a 1/2 ounce of copper. This goes with the pendant that I did for the same man.

It's in the tumbler now and then I will give it a patina. I sent the pics of the first one to my client and he loved it. This one came out waaaay nicer, too. ;D I'm super stoked and couldn't wait to show it off (unabashedly so). Took about 4 hours to do. I took my time to get it perfect in every way.

The last picture is the prototype on my husband's hand. He has a large hand and this swims on him. But, it is comfortable, the turquoise is secure and he can bend his fingers freely.

This makes me want to make more.

[FrogAndBearCreations]

very cool!

can you do a picture of the inside the ring under the stone?

[rockjunquie]

I don't come here to hawk my tutorials but this is one that I have a tute for. I had to modify it a little because of the size. Because it takes so long to develop a design, I don't usually post how things are made. I hope that doesn't make me an a**hole, but I am a working artist. I left the site where I hawked my tutes because I don't like to do it and didn't like the site. I'd rather share in the fun of rocks and wire wrapping here.

I don't sell a whole lot of tutes and have been slow to drop my prices in my blog store. I had to have a certain price because I was selling at JL and they took half the proceeds and I had to agree not to sell for less anywhere else while I was there. If anyone is interested in a tute, PM me and I will send you a code for half off because I don't have the time or inclination right now to change the blog store. I'm seriously considering taking them all down and just releasing How To's on technique versus whole designs.

[FrogAndBearCreations]

its not something I would do as that style of wrap does not interest me, I was just curious how you platformed the stone

"I hope that doesn't make me an a**hole, but I am a working artist"

Read more: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=wwp&action=display&thread=54423&page=1#ixzz23e0qpUKR

so am I and I don't "copy" people I make my own designs that I don't mind sharing with any who want them!

[cardiobill]

It may be the biggest ring you ever made - but it is also the biggest ring I've ever seen
The braiding you did is incredible. Is you client an NFL lineman?

Great job
Bill

[rockjunquie]

Nope not a linebacker, but close to it.

Frog -- I'm not insinuating that you or anyone else would copy anything. I just don't post the backs. I am (or was) selling tutes. Why would I give something away that I am asking people to pay for? I'm not accusing anyone of anything. It's business. But, I'm not here on business. If you still want a picture, PM me your addy and I'll email one to you. I bet you've done the same platform a hundred times.

[rockjunquie]

Just got done with the patina. I tell ya- I don't have a slab saw but this is what it must be like to cut open a rock. I love seeing a piece after the LOS is rubbed down. What difference!

[FrogAndBearCreations]

much better with the patina!

[drocknut]

That looks great. Thanks for showing it off. I'm not much for patina but on this ring it looks great.

[herchenx]

I am curious, you said it was in the tumbler - is that something to do with the patina, I've never considered tumbling something once it is wrapped...

just curious.

[rockjunquie]

Thanks I'm really happy with how this came out.

Tumbling- I used to tumble everything, now just some things. I did this one because it is a ring, I wanted to make sure there were no unseen, overlooked burrs. I wanted to clean it real good before the patina, too. Sometimes, it's just easier to throw it in the tumbler for a few hours.

[herchenx]

So you are the only person I have seen (so far) apply a patina. Is there some product for this or is this a "secret of the ages?"

[rockjunquie]

LOL! No, secret. It's stuff called liver of sulfur. You can get the kind that comes in rock form, but I prefer it in the gel form. I picked up the gel on ebay. Simple as all hell to use- put clean copper or silver in hot water to warm it up, stir in the tiniest bit of LOS and - done! Of, course it will be black (silver goes gray). You'll have to rub off the high spots with 0000 steel wool and follow with a polish.

[herchenx]

Cool, thanks for the info. So it doesn't affect the stone at all? I mean clearly the stone here looks unscathed, just curious if that is a consideration at all.

[rockjunquie]

I have heard once before that someone had a problem, but I can't remember which kind of stone it was. It was probably a strong copper or silver bearing stone. I have done dozens of kinds and have never had a problem. It's basically sulfur. You can do the same thing with a boiled egg. Google boiled egg patina and try it. I've done it. It works. The LOS just works MUCH better and faster.

[Pat]

herchenx: RioGrande.com also sells Black Magic. Apply with rag, Q-tip or small brush. Wipe off.

[borock]

Now thats a ring

[Bikerrandy]

Very cool!! Beautiful stone too

[herchenx]

Thanks Pat!

[hubrocks]

;D That's awesome!! The patina really works on that one for sure! Always something different........Hub