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Post by fernwood on Aug 20, 2022 7:25:03 GMT -5
I know I am a conglomerate.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 20, 2022 7:21:39 GMT -5
I like traditional folk music and acoustic guitar instrumentals. Most of the music I listen to are CD's of perfomers I know. I sometimes listen to old LP's. Some contain a mix of folk, country rock, and 70's favorites. You and my daughter share the same tastes. I love Bluegrass, too, but not Folk so much. I need to get to another Bluegrass festival! So much fun! I like bluegrass, too. Have some friends who perform that.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 20, 2022 7:06:44 GMT -5
I like traditional folk music and acoustic guitar instrumentals. Most of the music I listen to are CD's of perfomers I know. I sometimes listen to old LP's.
Some contain a mix of folk, country rock, and 70's favorites.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 20, 2022 6:01:40 GMT -5
I would do a simple wrap lilke this. On ones without nice pattern in the middle of the box, do an X.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 19, 2022 7:41:27 GMT -5
After thinking about the 2 wraps without the stones... I think you should ask for 50 a piece. 60, if they are the haggling type.
Thanks.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 19, 2022 3:52:11 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Aug 19, 2022 1:40:03 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Yes, I was given the stones to wrap for them. I have a few days to determine final price.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 7:38:12 GMT -5
Custom wraps/necklaces are almost done. These were made with the rocks I posted a while ago for ID. After lots of tests and research, I am 99% sure they are meteorites. They were found in the Jordan River at the place attributed to the baptism of Jesus. Many meteorites have been found in the area and the place is well documented. Anyways, my friends had very specific requirements. No polishing or shaping the rocks in any way. The wire must hold the rocks secure, but not take away from them. The two wraps must match each other in color and style. The necklace had to be black woven leather. One was to be 17 7/8” long and the other 17 3/8” long. I tried a couple of designs before settling on this. Had to go from 18 gu to 20 gu as the 18 blocked the stones too much. Note that I used a wooden toothpick to tighten the wires to the stone after taking these photos. I spent about 4 total hours making these. I made the necklaces from purchased leather cord and antique bronze jewelry findings. The wrap wire is antique bronze. Both pendants were made to not really have a front and back. One was a 4 sided rock and the other 3 sided. So, what would you charge? I let them know that due to their requirements, it would take several hours to do. They were not worried about the cost. They were initially sitting to another regular customer at work. I had just made a custom bracelet for her. I told her $20.00 and she gave me $25.00. I sent them a couple photos of one pendant and the end of one necklace. They loved it. My total expense for materials is about $12.00. Most of that was for the leather cord. Would appreciate pricing advice. I am thinking $40.00. My knee injury caused me to be unable to work on these for about a month. Thanks.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 6:04:08 GMT -5
Found a perfect work shirt on clearance at Fleet Farm.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 4:03:13 GMT -5
Give them a raw rock and some wire. A DIY jewelry making kit. Good one. I have sold pendant kits in the past. Usually they contain some stringing material, a large eye needed, filler beads, a focal bead/pendant and jewelry findings. I include step by step directions with photos. The beads are mostly rocks, but have included some wood/shell ones. Some purchased them for presents.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 3:58:39 GMT -5
Nice wrap. I have a fingernail "tool" that I use. There are 4 sides. The base is foam. Its intended use was to file and smooth ridges on fingernails. Then to buff them to a shine. Smooth, finish, prepolish and polish. It works great for touch ups on many things.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 2:39:19 GMT -5
Posted this here before. I had it custome made. The wording is etched into the tree. The hole was for a photo to be added. I have made wine glass/bottle charms from tumbled rocks in th past.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 18, 2022 2:26:25 GMT -5
That holt canyon with the druzy is pretty sweet.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 17, 2022 2:36:06 GMT -5
Cool rock. It sort of looks like Clear Creek plasma agate.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 17, 2022 2:32:40 GMT -5
I like them all. Fav is the Priday with the horizontal orientation. It looks like mountains to me.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 16, 2022 5:45:05 GMT -5
My SIL has a new attachment for his trail bicycle.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 15, 2022 7:23:12 GMT -5
Noosh9057 Roger Noosh Have a super great Birthday.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 15, 2022 7:16:04 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Aug 15, 2022 4:07:04 GMT -5
What a wonderful post. I love the variety of techniques you used.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 15, 2022 3:43:02 GMT -5
This is always a great show. Unfortunately, I am working then.
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