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Post by toiv0 on Oct 3, 2018 16:16:20 GMT -5
Thank you, always like compliments from a pro.
Thanks, but you are too kind — I'm still learning as I go. When you solder balls on your pieces, do you create slight depressions for them with a ball bur? Or do you rely only on positioning and gravity?
When I am not chasing them rollingl into a corner or across the floor I just use gravity and position. Probably look neater using the ball Burr. Going to try it next time. Thanks for the tip. I don't usually graduate them to closely either. I don't separate the fine from sterling either. Gives a different color and shine.
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Oct 3, 2018 16:31:27 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Oct 3, 2018 16:31:27 GMT -5
Have you ever done bracelets in a similar style? Have a friend looking for a large Silver Cuff bracelet. Said she wanted a "wild looking stone" and lots of silver "thingies" on it.
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Gypsy
Oct 3, 2018 17:34:41 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 3, 2018 17:34:41 GMT -5
Have you ever done bracelets in a similar style? Have a friend looking for a large Silver Cuff bracelet. Said she wanted a "wild looking stone" and lots of silver "thingies" on it. I can probably do it depending on what she wants
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Gypsy
Oct 3, 2018 19:15:56 GMT -5
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Oct 3, 2018 19:15:56 GMT -5
Outstanding work. You did a great job making them big rings flow. Great style.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Oct 3, 2018 20:40:02 GMT -5
Thanks, but you are too kind — I'm still learning as I go. When you solder balls on your pieces, do you create slight depressions for them with a ball bur? Or do you rely only on positioning and gravity?
When I am not chasing them rollingl into a corner or across the floor I just use gravity and position. Probably look neater using the ball Burr. Going to try it next time. Thanks for the tip. I don't usually graduate them to closely either. I don't separate the fine from sterling either. Gives a different color and shine. I spend far too much time praying on the floor, too.
In addition to burring little divot "seats" for silver balls, I've started to shape the solder. I put a piece into a very small dapping hole and hit it with a very small dap to give the solder a roughly mating shape. Then I drop it the "seat", add the ball, and hit it with the torch until the solder melts and it settles in. The prep takes a little extra time but it pretty much makes it goof-proof and clean.
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Gypsy
Oct 3, 2018 21:47:06 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 3, 2018 21:47:06 GMT -5
When I am not chasing them rollingl into a corner or across the floor I just use gravity and position. Probably look neater using the ball Burr. Going to try it next time. Thanks for the tip. I don't usually graduate them to closely either. I don't separate the fine from sterling either. Gives a different color and shine. I spend far too much time praying on the floor, too.
In addition to burring little divot "seats" for silver balls, I've started to shape the solder. I put a piece into a very small dapping hole and hit it with a very small dap to give the solder a roughly mating shape. Then I drop it the "seat", add the ball, and hit it with the torch until the solder melts and it settles in. The prep takes a little extra time but it pretty much makes it goof-proof and clean.
Going to try it this weekend, thats a great idea..
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Oct 4, 2018 6:15:20 GMT -5
Post by fernwood on Oct 4, 2018 6:15:20 GMT -5
Have you ever done bracelets in a similar style? Have a friend looking for a large Silver Cuff bracelet. Said she wanted a "wild looking stone" and lots of silver "thingies" on it. I can probably do it depending on what she wants I will see her this weekend and let you know.
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Post by zekesman on Oct 21, 2018 20:00:50 GMT -5
@toivo I showed this to my wife and it looks like I will have a new project. LOL
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Oct 21, 2018 21:17:31 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 21, 2018 21:17:31 GMT -5
@toivo I showed this to my wife and it looks like I will have a new project. LOL I am looking forward to see what you do.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:03:58 GMT -5
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Post by metalsmith on Nov 11, 2018 12:03:58 GMT -5
Thanks. Believe it or not I had more do dads to put on, thought it would be too busy... Just the right amount. One of those rings on each finger may be better then a pair of brass knuckles. Chuck That’s a Knockout piece of jewellery! 🤣
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