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Post by miket on May 19, 2022 14:31:24 GMT -5
So I took some cabs that I didn't think I'd wrap and glued bails on for pendants or whatever. I have so many cabs laying around so I figured I might as well do something with them. It feels a little like taking the easy way out, but I figured I could sell them for a lot cheaper than wraps. Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks for looking!   |
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Post by CLErocks on May 19, 2022 15:21:04 GMT -5
They’re amazing. That far right one is super cool!
They’re all beautiful.
Curious what you’re thinking on pricing…partially because I’m working on doing something very similar.
I love this simplicity of these. I’m not a huge wrap fan…so now you have something for everyone!!
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Post by Sabre52 on May 19, 2022 15:24:32 GMT -5
Nice! I like'em. Very good idea that I think would really appeal to a lot of folks at shows.
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Post by brybry on May 19, 2022 15:51:04 GMT -5
The pink moss in the top middle & 2nd from left in the bottom row are absolutely gorgeous! I like them all, look great, sweet and to the point. The stones speak for themselves. Don't feel like they would short change anybody. Sometimes stoopid simple is the bestest.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 19, 2022 17:01:22 GMT -5
I think they look great! I think it's good to offer several different kinds of items. I like simple, too, so these appeal to me. Great cabs, too!
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Post by Son Of Beach on May 19, 2022 17:44:47 GMT -5
I dig it Mike, I would think those will get scooped up fast
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Post by vegasjames on May 19, 2022 18:31:17 GMT -5
Looks great, I think they will be very popular.
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Post by Pat on May 19, 2022 19:35:10 GMT -5
I like them all! The simple bails complement the stones well.
It is an exceptionally lovely batch! Thanks!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 19, 2022 20:32:22 GMT -5
Very nice, miket! I like 'em.  |
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Post by dshanpnw on May 19, 2022 21:04:32 GMT -5
not a bad one in the group. All they need is a leather cord or light chain and voila. Very nice.
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Post by jasoninsd on May 19, 2022 21:17:52 GMT -5
I agree with others my friend! I think it's smart to have several different "price levels" to offer people. It's a smart way to use cabs that you know you won't take the time to wrap. I might emulate your thought here my friend...
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Post by rockbrain on May 20, 2022 8:57:58 GMT -5
Funny, my wife and I have been talking about this same thing for the last few days. We have a lot of the types of bail that pinch on to the top of the stone. We also like simple and feel that a lot of times all the accents and flourishes in wire wrapping distract from the beauty of the stone. Plus, it's a helluva lot less work! Your pieces are beautiful.
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Post by jasoninsd on May 20, 2022 11:15:33 GMT -5
miket - What adhesive did you use to attach the bails? I thought I read somewhere on here E6000...but I might be remembering wrong. I know Super Glue "can" work...but I thought I remembered an epoxy being mentioned...
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Post by stardiamond on May 20, 2022 12:40:02 GMT -5
I have no interest in jewelry. I know that it is very personal. I am interested in the stone. Sometimes the stone is there enhance the wrap or setting. I have no interest in wrapping and doubt I have any aptitude for it. I have considered silver smithing but would make simple settings for the stone. I've had people ask if I would drill a hole in a cab so they can wear it. a cab that can be worn becomes a pendant. I made some cabochon hair clips and used epoxy to attach the fitting.
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Post by miket on May 20, 2022 12:56:39 GMT -5
They’re amazing. That far right one is super cool! They’re all beautiful. Curious what you’re thinking on pricing…partially because I’m working on doing something very similar. I love this simplicity of these. I’m not a huge wrap fan…so now you have something for everyone!! Thanks, I'm glad you like them! Funny story, the one on the far right is a piece of Indian Paint Stone that I dremeled and tried to polish in a vibe- before I knew how soft it is. The edges got destroyed but I couldn't throw it away because I liked the shape. I also knew that I couldn't wrap it so I thought it would be perfect for this! I was thinking of selling these in the neighborhood of $20 to $25, about half of the average cost of my wrapped pendants. Nice! I like'em. Very good idea that I think would really appeal to a lot of folks at shows. Thanks Mel! The pink moss in the top middle & 2nd from left in the bottom row are absolutely gorgeous! I like them all, look great, sweet and to the point. The stones speak for themselves. Don't feel like they would short change anybody. Sometimes stoopid simple is the bestest. Thanks, I appreciate it! I think they look great! I think it's good to offer several different kinds of items. I like simple, too, so these appeal to me. Great cabs, too! Thank you, Tela! I still want to continue wrapping, this is just a side hustle of my side hustle. 😁 I dig it Mike, I would think those will get scooped up fast Thanks Chad! Looks great, I think they will be very popular. Thank you, sir! I like them all! The simple bails complement the stones well. It is an exceptionally lovely batch! Thanks! Thanks Pat! Very nice, miket ! I like 'em.  Thank you, Robin! 🙂 not a bad one in the group. All they need is a leather cord or light chain and voila. Very nice. Thanks! I agree with others my friend! I think it's smart to have several different "price levels" to offer people. It's a smart way to use cabs that you know you won't take the time to wrap. I might emulate your thought here my friend... Thanks, Jason! Those were my thoughts as well. I have so many cabs laying around, at least 100 or more. You may as well, I got 120 of these bails for like 12 bucks on Amazon.... Funny, my wife and I have been talking about this same thing for the last few days. We have a lot of the types of bail that pinch on to the top of the stone. We also like simple and feel that a lot of times all the accents and flourishes in wire wrapping distract from the beauty of the stone. Plus, it's a helluva lot less work! Your pieces are beautiful. You might as well, and please post pictures! Thank you for the compliment. miket - What adhesive did you use to attach the bails? I thought I read somewhere on here E6000...but I might be remembering wrong. I know Super Glue "can" work...but I thought I remembered an epoxy being mentioned... I just used the good old E6000, my friend. It's what I used om my daughter's heart key chain that I made and it seems to work well... |
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Post by miket on May 20, 2022 12:59:38 GMT -5
I have no interest in jewelry. I know that it is very personal. I am interested in the stone. Sometimes the stone is there enhance the wrap or setting. I have no interest in wrapping and doubt I have any aptitude for it. I have considered silver smithing but would make simple settings for the stone. I've had people ask if I would drill a hole in a cab so they can wear it. a cab that can be worn becomes a pendant. I made some cabochon hair clips and used epoxy to attach the fitting. I am more interested in the stone as well, but I still like to wrap. This seemed easier than drilling the cabs, I am going to try to sell some and see what happens. |
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Post by Peruano on May 20, 2022 13:05:41 GMT -5
I like the beaver tail glue on bails, because they make it easy to share cabs. People wear them or hang them in other ways. That said, I've heard it expressed that the cab is actually likely to sell for a higher price without the bail than with it ( but it will be to a different buyer, and at a more specialized venue). In answer to the adhesive question, I'd strongly recommend E-6000. Its strong and slightly flexible and will not {pop-off) as easily as super glue or other more rigid adhesives. There are women wearing my pendants on 6 continents. They almost all received them as gifts rather than having to purchase them so I'm not damaging anyone else's commercial market.
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Post by miket on May 20, 2022 15:39:46 GMT -5
I like the beaver tail glue on bails, because they make it easy to share cabs. People wear them or hang them in other ways. That said, I've heard it expressed that the cab is actually likely to sell for a higher price without the bail than with it ( but it will be to a different buyer, and at a more specialized venue). In answer to the adhesive question, I'd strongly recommend E-6000. Its strong and slightly flexible and will not {pop-off) as easily as super glue or other more rigid adhesives. There are women wearing my pendants on 6 continents. They almost all received them as gifts rather than having to purchase them so I'm not damaging anyone else's commercial market. I doubt any of these cabs would sell for more, but I've never tried to sell just cabs so I guess I don't really know... I like E6000, too, it seems to work well for a lot of applications. |
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Post by miket on May 21, 2022 7:52:52 GMT -5
Batch number two... Thanks for looking!  |
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Post by miket on May 21, 2022 8:33:40 GMT -5
Batch number two... Thanks for looking! I want to do that with some of my rocks where can I get some of those dillybob hangy things to attach to my rocks? Amazon, these were twelve dollars for 129, I think... |
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