NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 12, 2017 21:44:19 GMT -5
It's been a while. Took me 3 tries to get the bezel made and soldered on, then 2 tries to get the bail right. It's a little crooked but I can live with it. Not bad I suppose for my 5th smithing project. Finally got the stone set and will polish it tomorrow. Thanks for looking.
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Post by orrum on Dec 12, 2017 22:24:25 GMT -5
Ahhh nice indeed!
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Post by fantastic5 on Dec 12, 2017 22:31:03 GMT -5
Really nice NDK! Love the clean lines.
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Post by toiv0 on Dec 13, 2017 1:08:51 GMT -5
pretty sweet, sets off the stone nice
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 13, 2017 7:09:55 GMT -5
Great job! Whenever I get back into it, I'm sure my first one won't look as good.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 13, 2017 12:39:30 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I'm surprised how bright the lapis looks in the pics. Definitely not that bright for real. I'm heading out to polish it now, will post more pics when done.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Dec 13, 2017 20:00:35 GMT -5
Looks great -- makes me want to get out the torch and silver again. The lapis looks classy.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 13, 2017 21:55:50 GMT -5
Here is the finished piece. I polished it then tumbled in SS shot for 7 hrs. I learned a few things and see a few flaws. This will be a Christmas present for my daughter. I'll hopefully get another done for my other daughter.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Dec 14, 2017 11:02:52 GMT -5
Great job, and thanks for sharing! Each piece you learn a little something!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 14, 2017 22:49:11 GMT -5
Thanks Susan. Always good to keep learning.
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Post by pghram on Dec 22, 2017 13:09:01 GMT -5
The blue really pops in the silver, great work. Peace, Rich
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 22, 2017 16:03:04 GMT -5
Thanks Rich. Got the 2nd piece for my other daughter done last night.
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