electricface
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by electricface on Feb 9, 2013 23:18:07 GMT -5
This is the first necklace I made for myself. I made my friend a citrine necklace and amethyst necklace and earring set but I didn't take photos of them. Anyway this is my 4th work. I have lots to learn and am having fun.  By the way My camera is junk so it was really hard to get the pic this good. lol  |
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Post by kk on Feb 9, 2013 23:22:11 GMT -5
Nice stone you have got there. Bail is glue on? Keep them coming! |
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electricface
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Post by electricface on Feb 10, 2013 14:47:17 GMT -5
Yes it is glue on. I don't have a drill press yet. Eventually though. I used 527 glue to attach the stone. It is much stronger that I thought it would be. I've got a batch almost finished in the tumbler. There are many more promising rocks in this batch. Should be fun. |
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Tom
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My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
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Post by Tom on Feb 10, 2013 16:40:08 GMT -5
Very nice I like it, good job.
Tom
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Post by drocknut on Feb 10, 2013 16:57:39 GMT -5
Looks good, glad you made something for yourself.
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rockingthenorth
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Post by rockingthenorth on Feb 10, 2013 17:30:57 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by beefjello on Feb 10, 2013 22:49:28 GMT -5
Nice job Tony! Wear it proudly! ;D
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Feb 11, 2013 10:53:02 GMT -5
That came out great!
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Post by talkingstones on Feb 14, 2013 21:39:10 GMT -5
Beautiful!!! Enjoy it and can't wait to see more!!!
Cathy
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electricface
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Post by electricface on Feb 15, 2013 0:08:02 GMT -5
I have more ideas in the works, just waiting for more rock from the tumbler. I have browsed a little and have found some inspirational works from members here. Buying a drill press and bits this weekend to I can add to my arsenal. I can't wait!  I am open to any suggestions or tips. And........ Thank You everyone for the confidence boost! |
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Post by orrum on Feb 15, 2013 9:22:23 GMT -5
Great job Tony! Whats the stone?
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electricface
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Post by electricface on Feb 15, 2013 11:30:41 GMT -5
lol That is a good question. It came out of a mixed tumble and still being new to this I don't know. |
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True Grit
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Post by True Grit on Feb 21, 2013 9:37:55 GMT -5
Hey Tony. Really nice. I've been working on stuff like what you have there my question is, how did you close up the other end? I mean how do you put it on? does it slip over the head or do you have some type of closer on the back side?
Thanks for your time.
Spiff
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electricface
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Post by electricface on Feb 21, 2013 21:13:01 GMT -5
Let me try this again. I have made a couple different necklaces and am getting my post confused. This one actually doesn't come off. What you see are the ends terminated onto a jump ring. The jump ring through the bail. The bail is glued on front and back. I suppose if I wanted to I could open the jump ring and take it off. I'm sure there are more creative ways to do it. I did have the stone glued with bail and 2 jump rings. 1 tiny and 1 medium so it would be like a regular necklace but the lobster claw clasp kept creeping around to the front. I didn't like that so I made it a more permanent fixture. |
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electricface
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Post by electricface on Feb 21, 2013 21:14:46 GMT -5
I forgot to mention it is large enough to slip over my head.
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peachfront
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Stones have begun to speak, because an ear is there to hear them.
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Post by peachfront on Feb 22, 2013 17:33:56 GMT -5
Watch out. Drilling gets addictive...and a little pricey if you go through drill bits like I do. But it's very gratifying!
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hubrocks
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Post by hubrocks on Feb 26, 2013 0:56:21 GMT -5
Pretty cool wearing your own creations!!.........................Hub
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 27, 2013 2:30:47 GMT -5
Well done Tony.All your relatives will start to be real friendly.You can save a lot on gifts too.
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I am open to any suggestions or tips. And........
