brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 7, 2021 11:27:01 GMT -5
You really can't go wrong with marcasite!  |
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Post by greig on Feb 7, 2021 12:10:22 GMT -5
stunning!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 7, 2021 12:13:43 GMT -5
That's gorgeous!
If you don't mind me asking, how did you do the texturing on the base plate? It looks like you put holes in a sheet and then soldered on another sheet to me. It's a very cool look.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2021 12:14:59 GMT -5
Well, the cab is amazing, but the setting is especially nice and a good compliment.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 7, 2021 12:56:47 GMT -5
Very very very nice! Both cab and setting are spectacular! |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 7, 2021 12:59:57 GMT -5
So do I!
That is gorgeous
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Feb 7, 2021 13:04:41 GMT -5
Wow! That is such an amazing setting for that material! Beautifully done!
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Post by miket on Feb 7, 2021 13:21:23 GMT -5
Very cool, another excellent piece!
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Post by stardiamond on Feb 7, 2021 13:38:24 GMT -5
Nipomo marcasite is on my list of favorite materials. What makes a good slab is having a good mix of clear and metallic. What makes yours exceptional is the texturing of the metallic areas.
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 7, 2021 13:47:06 GMT -5
I agree and gotta love the setting
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 7, 2021 13:51:02 GMT -5
That's an exceptional cab of that material - the reddish tracings are unusual. Very fine silver work. You have skills.
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brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 7, 2021 14:09:15 GMT -5
Hummingbirdstones, For the texturing I chase the base plate with homemade tools (made from old taps). I do this prior to soldering the bezel on. After chasing, the plate will be deformed so you must anneal it and flatten it before soldering the bezel. For this pendant I used the punch on the right  |
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brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 7, 2021 14:10:52 GMT -5
Correction, Sorry I used the tool on the LEFT
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lookatthat
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 7, 2021 14:17:06 GMT -5
That is a crazy piece, and disturbing somehow
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lookatthat
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 7, 2021 14:17:23 GMT -5
Never saw marcasite like that
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 7, 2021 15:41:50 GMT -5
I think that your silver design could be too heavy for some cabs, but it really works well in showing off your exceptional cab. It's a stunning piece!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 7, 2021 18:36:32 GMT -5
Hummingbirdstones, For the texturing I chase the base plate with homemade tools (made from old taps). I do this prior to soldering the bezel on. After chasing, the plate will be deformed so you must anneal it and flatten it before soldering the bezel. For this pendant I used the punch on the right Thanks! You have a wonderful creative ability. |
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brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Feb 7, 2021 19:57:37 GMT -5
Hummingbirdstones,
Working 30 years in a machine shop has got to be useful for something 😉
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Post by stephan on Feb 8, 2021 14:49:56 GMT -5
I'm nearly speechless. Both the cab and setting are amazing. That is a nice piece of marcasite.
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