The few things I’ve made so far

drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 7,620	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 12:11:47 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Jul 1, 2022 12:11:47 GMT -5 Beautiful work. Thank you for showing it.
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liveoak driving up their electric bill Member since January 2022 Posts: 2,506	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 12:50:52 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by liveoak on Jul 1, 2022 12:50:52 GMT -5 Very nice unique pieces. What am I seeing in the last one - silver overlay on a stone ?? Thanks for sharing, Patty
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jasoninsd misunderstood rock expert Dreams About Rocks! Member since July 2020 Posts: 13,861 Member is Online	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 12:58:43 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Jul 1, 2022 12:58:43 GMT -5 You're creativity seriously never ceases to amaze me! Like it or not...you're an artist!
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liveoak driving up their electric bill Member since January 2022 Posts: 2,506	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 14:44:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by liveoak on Jul 1, 2022 14:44:07 GMT -5 The rainbow effect looks good, did you add ammonia to the LOS to get that ? Patty
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,828	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 15:10:16 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Jul 1, 2022 15:10:16 GMT -5 I like all of them. The first one is my fav.
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The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 15:37:38 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this

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Post by liveoak on Jul 1, 2022 15:37:38 GMT -5

Jul 1, 2022 14:52:58 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs said:

Thanks! I got the effect by accident, the one thing I did different than the other piece was that I didn’t heat it up so much before applying the liver of sulphur. I saw a piece with the same effect recently and I asked how it was achieved and the maker said he didn’t heat the piece and also used a tiny bit of ammonia in the liver of sulphur, then washed it off once he saw the colors he liked.

I work primarily in copper so the only way I can see colors is with heat treatment or the dreaded patina (which are very frustrating & hateful ).

I've been learning enameling to add color- but that's a whole other story.

Anyway, keep the ammonia trick - it looks nice.

BTW- what is the stone in the 3rd piece ?

Very cool.

Patty

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The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 16:44:19 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this

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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 1, 2022 16:44:19 GMT -5

Jul 1, 2022 14:23:30 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs said:

drocknut thanks!

liveoak the last pic is the back of the previous pictured piece. Liver of sulphur was used to get that rainbow effect in the hammered areas, I polished it off of the raised parts to get that look.

Thanks jasoninsd honestly I’m amazed myself that I’ve made it this far with the hobby, and life in general LOL! (cheers)

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CLErocks spending too much on rocks Member since October 2021 Posts: 342	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 18:00:42 GMT -5 via mobile Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CLErocks on Jul 1, 2022 18:00:42 GMT -5 These are gorgeous! Again, I’m not a fan of typical wrapping. But these! Wow! Thanks for sharing!!
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vegasjames gets rocks for Christmas Member since June 2013 Posts: 7,117 Member is Online	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 19:06:23 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Jul 1, 2022 19:06:23 GMT -5 Beautiful work.

RWA3006 Cave Dweller Member since March 2009 Posts: 3,527	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 22:39:11 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RWA3006 on Jul 1, 2022 22:39:11 GMT -5 Nice. I've got a feeling you will achieve much more yet.
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 30,489	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 1, 2022 23:18:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 1, 2022 23:18:53 GMT -5 I like your designs! Very nice work for a newbie.

toiv0 has started giving rock gifts Member since November 2014 Posts: 3,306	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 2, 2022 9:02:56 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by toiv0 on Jul 2, 2022 9:02:56 GMT -5 Loving all of them, keep posting more.

opalpyrexia driving up their electric bill Member since February 2017 Posts: 2,205	The few things I’ve made so far Jul 2, 2022 10:12:27 GMT -5 Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by opalpyrexia on Jul 2, 2022 10:12:27 GMT -5 Beautiful work. I especially like the ones for which the bails become an integral part of the design.
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