39don
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Post by 39don on Feb 5, 2015 20:42:31 GMT -5
I made this bismuth crystal last week with a very different coloration than any I had ever made. All previous crystals had rather outgoing coloration's but this one appears rather suttle at first. It appears to be only silver in color while closer inspection it has little flashes of blue light that turns a redish violet color while the silver turns to a rich golden color. These conditions change as the light source change. I epoxied it to a back plate of 28gauge stainless steel. It is 2 5/16" wide X 1 1/4" height X 3/4" thick. I have found thru error silver does not like bismuth. If a small speck of bismuth adheres itself to a piece of sterling silver which is heated to soldering temperature a pit or void will disfigure a nice piece of silver very quickly.    39don |
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Post by Pat on Feb 5, 2015 21:21:08 GMT -5
Very cool! Bismuth looks like a space city. Good idea to back it.
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Post by fantastic5 on Feb 5, 2015 21:36:32 GMT -5
39don that is really cool looking! You're on to something with this!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 22:24:30 GMT -5
I like it.i have to agree with the backing?how is it attatched?
Dave
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39don
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Post by 39don on Feb 6, 2015 0:00:59 GMT -5
I like it.i have to agree with the backing?how is it attatched? Dave Gorilla Epoxy with a 5 minute set time, 1 to 1 mix. Thanks to all for the comments!!!!!!!!! 39don |
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Post by snowmom on Feb 6, 2015 5:36:34 GMT -5
exotic and dazzling (more please!)
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2015 8:44:23 GMT -5
Have been waiting for you to mount one of those home made crystals.
Incredible.
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Post by connrock on Feb 6, 2015 10:14:28 GMT -5
That is really nice!I've never seen a piece of bismuth jewelry and this is amazing to me!
connrock
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 6, 2015 11:37:43 GMT -5
Great idea making a necklace out of the bismuth.
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Post by drocknut on Feb 6, 2015 11:41:22 GMT -5
That is definitely unique and beautiful.
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 6, 2015 14:04:38 GMT -5
39Don, that really pushes the creative envelope -- I love it. The piece will definitely attract attention.
Your decision to incorporate the backing color into the design is brilliant, I think. Elevating the bismuth so the 2 top crystals are silhouetted in outline is absolutely great. That's a fascinating piece!
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Post by 39don on Feb 8, 2015 21:43:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice comments you gals and guys. I'm thrilled you all like it but Rick called the design being "brilliant"  Rick "I think that is a bit much", toooooooo much. Thanks again, 39don |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 21:57:57 GMT -5
Okay, if you do not like brilliant how about "glows nicely"? I am a big fan of outside the box art and the artist in you is shining on this piece.
Jim
BTW Wasn't too mushy was it?
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 8, 2015 22:18:30 GMT -5
Like Wampidy I really like fresh and creative jewelry approaches. If you don't like the word "brilliant," choose another superlative you feel more comfortable with. I still think it's a brilliant and insightful use of your chosen materials.
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Post by kk on Feb 9, 2015 8:21:07 GMT -5
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Post by 39don on Feb 9, 2015 9:05:48 GMT -5
Okay, if you do not like brilliant how about "glows nicely"? I am a big fan of outside the box art and the artist in you is shining on this piece. Jim BTW Wasn't too mushy was it? No ........ Like Wampidy I really like fresh and creative jewelry approaches. If you don't like the word "brilliant," choose another superlative you feel more comfortable with. I still think it's a brilliant and insightful use of your chosen materials. I like fresh and creative.......... Love the look of Bismuth. Unfortunately it does not keep that way over here. Humidity is too high all year round, and it certainly does not like body-contact with me at all.  The last piece I tried wearing, lasted under two days before becoming absolutely dull and lifeless.  Kirk, your bismuth becomes dull? ?? What if you used a automotive clear coat to cover it before wearing and or mounting? ? I'll spray a few crystals and see what happens. Jim and Rick I like to think I'm sort of an artist with what I end up with in my cabbing and silversmithing as this necklace. I'm still wondering....lol This stainless steel backing I liked because it was light but very strong and polish's well. Another reason was it was easily attainable being a Street Rodder too having a stainless steel pile to pull from when fabricating parts for it. Thanks guys, 39don |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 9, 2015 9:44:12 GMT -5
Outstanding!!!!! This is definitely outside the box and I love it!!
About 13 years ago, I wrapped some bismuth and it sold like friggin' hotcakes. I did some comparison pricing at the time and found no one else wrapping it and only a handful of people silver and gold smithing with it. The prices were as out of the world looking as the pieces!!!! Wow, was it expensive.... and that was then! You should get decent prices, too. Yours looks much more wearable than what I have seen. I know how delicate it can be.
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Post by superioragates on Feb 10, 2015 13:02:57 GMT -5
very cool!
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