Don
Cave Dweller
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
Posts: 2,616
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Post by Don on Mar 20, 2014 10:32:31 GMT -5
Amethyst Sage Pendant I had a lot of trouble with this one; it didn't help that my torch was running low on fuel, which probably explains a few of my problems. Endless tweaking of the bezel, getting it to sit flat on the sheet, soldering, re-soldering, re-re-soldering...it worked out alright in the end after a lot of "adjustments". Kingman Turquoise Ring This one was actually much easier than the pendant. The square bezel required a little extra thought but was no big deal. I think I did OK on bezeling the corners of the cab, I followed Bobby's instructions on the subject. This is turquoise that I bought from Phil. Mokume Gane Earrings Easiest of all, 3/4" disks domed out, punched and fabricated some silver ear wires. polished them up and added the patina to the copper layers. I'd like to do more but this stuff is so pricey it's hard to justify it until I sell what I have already.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 20, 2014 15:45:21 GMT -5
Well, you sure can't tell that you had any problems with the first, it looks great. But, the ring really does it for me. You nailed those corners.
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steelandstone
has rocks in the head
Member since September 2008
Posts: 500
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Post by steelandstone on Mar 20, 2014 19:18:34 GMT -5
Great job on all of them. I know what ya mean with the mokume, sure is nice but sure is pricey.
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Post by pghram on Mar 20, 2014 21:28:22 GMT -5
Beautiful jewlery pieces, I especially like the Amy Sage.
Rich
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Post by connrock on Mar 21, 2014 6:25:35 GMT -5
Very nice work! From the cabs,,,,to the silver work,,,,,to the photography,,,,,,ALL excellent! connrock
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Tom
fully equipped rock polisher
My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
Member since January 2013
Posts: 1,557
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Post by Tom on Mar 22, 2014 22:33:49 GMT -5
Really great pieces you did an excellent job
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Post by radio on Mar 23, 2014 7:59:54 GMT -5
Great job! Especially on the Turquoise! Any one who cuts square or rectangular cabs needs to pay special attention to the corners. If one is cut lower than the others, it ruins the whole piece as the silver folds over more on the low corner and is very noticeable.
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jollyrockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since March 2013
Posts: 409
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Post by jollyrockhound on Mar 31, 2014 11:28:47 GMT -5
Good job very nice!
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