brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Aug 9, 2022 13:32:33 GMT -5
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Post by liveoak on Aug 9, 2022 14:24:46 GMT -5
All very nice unique designs brotherbill, I like them all. You have a real talent .
I like the first one, but the 4th one stands out to me most.
Thanks for sharing,
Patty
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Post by MsAli on Aug 9, 2022 14:27:50 GMT -5
One day I am owning one of your pieces.
Link to site please?
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rockbrain
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2022
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 9, 2022 14:44:52 GMT -5
Beautiful work. I don't think I can pick one!
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 9, 2022 17:58:43 GMT -5
As always Bill...just stunningly spectacular pieces. I like every single one of these!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 9, 2022 18:43:13 GMT -5
Ooooooo! I love these! I especially like the aztec lace, but the OJ (?) is so MOD! I just love it. My daughter would rock those. |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Aug 9, 2022 18:52:53 GMT -5
I really enjoy your work, Bill. Your second Fordite pair is my favorite, but I always like how you use wire in many of your designs.
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lucy
having dreams about rocks
Becoming obsessed with rocks
Member since June 2022
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Post by lucy on Aug 9, 2022 20:00:56 GMT -5
These are all gorgeous! I love earrings, and your wire work speaks to me!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 9, 2022 21:13:58 GMT -5
Beautiful job on all of those! I can't even pick a favorite. Can I offer just one little bit of constructive criticism? It might be good to sand the edges down smooth around the business end of the ear wires. They look kind of sharp to me on that second Fordite pair. Hurts like all get out if you have to dig around to find the back hole in your ear. Sometimes blood is involved.  |
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Post by liveoak on Aug 10, 2022 6:35:00 GMT -5
I'm a little anal about ear wires,
I always hammer flat the front part of the curve.
This work hardens it & helps it keep it's shape better long term.
Then I use a cup bur on the business end with my flexshaft. I measured mine & it's 1.75 mm, that I use for 20 gauge wire .
Then I use a micro sanding film to the end, just to be certain it's smooth & rounded. Finally I buff the ear wire on a cotton muslin buff to be sure to bring back out the shine .
I've always gone the extra mile with them, as since I work in copper, people look for a reason sometimes why they won't wear copper ear wires. I've found that no matter what an ear wire is made of, if it's finished right , it's never an issue.
Patty
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Aug 10, 2022 15:09:19 GMT -5
hummingbirdstones I use a cup burr to round the ends but upon closer inspection they were not satisfactory. I will pay closer attention to this in the future. Thanks for the heads up! @ liveoak I tumble the wires (0.8mm) in steel shot for an hour. I find no need to flatten afterwards as they are sufficiently work hardened afterwards
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Aug 10, 2022 15:17:11 GMT -5
rockjunquie The material was marketed as OJ but I am inclined to believe it is River Jasper. Your opinion? @msali Sorry no website. I only sell locally, 3-4 shows a year. PM me if you ever see something you like or if you have an idea for something of your own design.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 10, 2022 15:24:21 GMT -5
I tumble the wires (0.8mm) in steel shot for an hour. I find no need to flatten afterwards as they are sufficiently work hardened afterwards Good tip brotherbill, especially if you're doing a lot of them. Thanks Bill
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 10, 2022 15:32:45 GMT -5
brotherbill I had some OJ like it and I have seen more, but, quite honestly, it could go either way. I think I'll lean on OJ, though.
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