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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 14:53:07 GMT -5
I went into production mode this past weekend, well for me anyway 😊 And made a few sea turtle pendants with several types of jade as the shell. They turned out cute, at least I’m happy with the result! Thanks for looking.  |
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Post by miket on Apr 8, 2021 15:08:41 GMT -5
Those turned out great, John, I like 'em!
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Apr 8, 2021 15:26:42 GMT -5
Those are adorable! Great job!
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 8, 2021 16:14:52 GMT -5
Awwww... those are so cute!!! You'd make a fortune with those around here- that and dolphins.
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standles
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Post by standles on Apr 8, 2021 17:40:00 GMT -5
Would love to see a vid or pics of how you make them. Are they cobbled up by soldering the parts together or is it a cast base with bezel strip added?
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 8, 2021 18:05:13 GMT -5
John, it's already been stated, but those ARE cute and adorable! I'll bet those will sell just about as fast as you can get them listed!
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irlcjrohr
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Post by irlcjrohr on Apr 8, 2021 18:51:57 GMT -5
lpl they look great, clean lines and well proportioned. A close up would be great. I would like to see what is in the head and fins.
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:42:38 GMT -5
Those turned out great, John, I like 'em! Thanks Mike! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:44:56 GMT -5
Those are adorable! Great job! Thanks Brian! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:46:15 GMT -5
Awwww... those are so cute!!! You'd make a fortune with those around here- that and dolphins. I should do something more “Colorado”, like a marijuana leaf or something 🤔 |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 8, 2021 20:48:33 GMT -5
Awwww... those are so cute!!! You'd make a fortune with those around here- that and dolphins. I should do something more “Colorado”, like a marijuana leaf or something 🤔 ...or a Coors can??  |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:51:26 GMT -5
Would love to see a vid or pics of how you make them. Are they cobbled up by soldering the parts together or is it a cast base with bezel strip added? I made a turtle once before, and it was cobbled up. It turned out good, but was really a PITA to get it all lined up and the solder joins will be visible with time I’m sure. For these, I soldered the bezel to an oversized backplate, then cut and bent 18ga round wire to form the heads, feet, and flippers and soldered that wire to the backplate. A little work with the saw and some cleanup with a file was it. Oh, and I soldered a round tube to the back for a bail. I’ll post a picture below. |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:52:30 GMT -5
I should do something more “Colorado”, like a marijuana leaf or something 🤔 ...or a Coors can?? 😄 |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 20:53:41 GMT -5
John, it's already been stated, but those ARE cute and adorable! I'll bet those will sell just about as fast as you can get them listed! Thanks Jason, who knows what people will like, but they are cute and I’m pleased with them! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 21:00:01 GMT -5
lpl they look great, clean lines and well proportioned. A close up would be great. I would like to see what is in the head and fins. I’ll add a bit of a close up for you below, I can’t seem to figure out how to do it here in my reply to you. It’s just 18ga round wire shaped to a head or fin or flipper and then soldered to the backplate. I did add JAX blackened to the areas within the round wire to add some contrast. My son said I should cut some small stones next time instead of going the darkened route. Maybe! |
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 21:01:39 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 8, 2021 21:27:26 GMT -5
I like 'em! Great job on those, John.
I think I like them just the way they are. Inlaying other stones in there would just be too busy. What you might consider is just texturing those areas if you felt they needed it. I don't think they do.
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Post by lpl on Apr 8, 2021 21:42:37 GMT -5
I like 'em! Great job on those, John.
I think I like them just the way they are. Inlaying other stones in there would just be too busy. What you might consider is just texturing those areas if you felt they needed it. I don't think they do.
Thanks Robin! I was actually going to texture those areas, but the solder flowed pretty well, so I just darkened it a bit. Often when I try something like this, the solder won’t flow, then it forces my hand and I texture to hide it a bit. But texture and dark might be doubly interesting 🤔 |
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Post by quartz on Apr 8, 2021 22:15:45 GMT -5
That's a fine herd of turtles, well done.
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Post by Bucknutty on Apr 8, 2021 22:20:06 GMT -5
Very cool! I love the one on the bottom left
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