some work in progress

[vegasjames]

Jun 30, 2013 19:02:38 GMT -5 deb193redux said:

Ok, I did the program Friday night. I went well enough and seemed to have good interest. Most folks could not get a formed, filed, and polished piece in the time we had, but did get the basic folds done. Details like texture and stamping were also a little bit of a lower priority as folks just tried to get the metal to move the way they wanted. Some had finished cabs they wanted to use, which made an extra challenge to getting the folds spaced just right, and I thought some folks would want to use a different color stone.

I did not get pictures of everyone's work, and I will need to try an catch up to these members and beg a photo.

Here is one woman's piece. It needs some time in the pickle pot, and some buffing. She was hesitant to texture as heavily as I do, and did not stamp any extra markings. The piece is just over 3" tall. The stone does not offer enough contrast, and I talked her into changing stones. She found a turquoise cab she like better. She plans to solder a bail on the back. (I need to get a pic of her final piece when she has it done). The stone would have set better if tapped downwards with a plastic hammer, but glad we did not so it is easy to change. (I really did not like her stone.)




I agree, the stone needs more contrast.  I personally would go with a dark green stone though such as a nice mawsitsit, green jasper or dark green variscite.

[deb193redux]

I offered to cut a stone for her, but she seemed to want to use one she had already. The turquoise should look OK.

[deedolce]

Looks amazing! Love the patterning of the stone of the top left green as well. That color is made for copper!

[Deleted]

Daniel, those are really super!

[classybroad]

What an awesome idea! I personally love the brown patina on the copper. I think it brings out the pattern and texture on the metal in a very cool way.