Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jun 25, 2006 14:05:12 GMT -5
British Columbia Green Jade, that I got from snowdog. Pendant 36x24mm, earrings 36x14mm. Botswana jade, that I also got from snowdog. Pendant 42x20mm, earrings 30x13mm. This pendant is made out of rock from my latest trip. One of my favorites. Still don't have good name for it. Mixture of chalcedony and jasper. 40x19mm. Rhodonite in silver mounting - 25x18mm. Orange chalcedony - also from Serbia - 25x18mm. Shumadia orbicular jasper - 25x18mm. Larvikite - I got from from one tile of ornamental building stone. 28x21mm. Carnelian, also my latest rock trip find. 25x18mm. Thanks for looking. Zotika
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Post by Cher on Jun 25, 2006 14:09:50 GMT -5
Very nice Zotika, what do you use for drilling the holes in your pendants/earrings? I really like that Larvikite, it's got an awesome look to it.
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jun 25, 2006 14:18:58 GMT -5
Cher I use some flexible shaft without drill press and diamond plated drill bits.
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Post by deb193 on Jun 25, 2006 16:24:45 GMT -5
Cher I use some flexible shaft without drill press and diamond plated drill bits. Do you hold the work under water? How long are the bits? DO many break? BTW - nice work. I like the orbicular jasper a lot.
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Post by LCARS on Jun 25, 2006 16:30:10 GMT -5
Wow Zotika!! Your jewelery making skills are admirable! Worthy of some good Karma too! ;D Thanks for sharing the pics!
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jun 25, 2006 16:34:30 GMT -5
Yes, Daniel, I hold stone under the water. Sometimes I fix the stone with some kind of wise, but usually I hold stone with my hand. They don't break often by they don't last long - only 6 to 7 drilled holes per drill bit. But they are cheep. Drill bits are not to long. Diamond part is about 1.5 cm long.
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jun 25, 2006 16:37:56 GMT -5
Hey LCARS thank you. For Karma points too. Same to you.
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Post by cpdad on Jun 25, 2006 17:54:21 GMT -5
beautiful...all of them....love the larvikite
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 25, 2006 20:18:07 GMT -5
Wow, very nice work!! I especially like the Orange chalcedony, beautiful stuff!!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 25, 2006 22:06:08 GMT -5
zotika do you get nervous when you drill? i just hate it as i'm so scared i'll mess up my creation. i'd have been so nervous on those lovely jade sets!
kim
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offbeat
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Post by offbeat on Jun 25, 2006 22:29:57 GMT -5
The chalcedony and jasper is dreamy! They are all very nice though. You have done well with your drilling for the bails. Most people have a hard time with that, you did a super job. Bill
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Post by joe on Jun 25, 2006 23:15:32 GMT -5
Your work is excellent again Z! I love seeing you work with the larvikite, bet that flashes like a beacon. What you did with Dave's jade is just too beautiful. He gave me jade also but I doubt it will ever look that good.
I agree with you Kim on the drilling. I've messed up a few pieces that I had quite a bit of time into. How can you be so steady Zoran? Maybe you should have been a surgeon?
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Post by stoner on Jun 25, 2006 23:47:48 GMT -5
Excellent work as usual Zotika. I really like the material you're able to find in your part of the world.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 26, 2006 0:04:59 GMT -5
Really love your work Zotica! Hard to decide on a favorite but the jade is eye popping stuff!! And then I'm always one for the orbicular jasper *S*...mel
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Showtime
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Post by Showtime on Jun 26, 2006 0:13:29 GMT -5
The Shine on the Orange chalcedony Is A++++ OUTSANDING!!!!!
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Jun 26, 2006 9:33:10 GMT -5
Z - As usual your stuff is awesome. In fact I was inspired by one of your previous posts to begin making freeforms for tumbling! keep it up Z!
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Jun 27, 2006 1:44:32 GMT -5
Z - ...I was inspired by one of your previous posts to begin making freeforms for tumbling!... Man, that is probably the best compliment I got on RTH forum. Thank you.
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Jun 27, 2006 2:39:15 GMT -5
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
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Post by driftwood on Jun 27, 2006 3:13:50 GMT -5
Zot, you do outstanding work ! Love the jade, its my favorite.
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