brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Jan 12, 2023 5:42:21 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 12, 2023 7:27:17 GMT -5
I like that style, too. Clean work, as always.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 12, 2023 8:44:15 GMT -5
Those are really cool Bill!! I like the way the settings are "inlaid" into the geometric "outline" patterns.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 12, 2023 9:55:03 GMT -5
Great earrings! Using wire to make the shapes is genius. That really cuts down on the weight and I can see how these would be popular.  |
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Jan 12, 2023 10:18:51 GMT -5
***Correction *** The 3rd pair are Royal Aztec Lace
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 12, 2023 11:19:48 GMT -5
Very pretty designs, Bill! Pairing your setting shapes with contrasting wire designs is unexpected and eye-catching.
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khara
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Post by khara on Jan 12, 2023 16:31:44 GMT -5
Wow those are all really nice. 👍 Are you able to get the wire hardened sufficiently to where you aren’t worried about it easily bending? And I was actually just wondering about the weight of earrings so it’s interesting that you mentioned that. Anyone know what ideal weight is, or max?
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Post by MsAli on Jan 12, 2023 17:57:03 GMT -5
Very beautiful! I love the 2nd pair, and also the rosarita. One doesn't often see that material
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brotherbill
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Post by brotherbill on Jan 12, 2023 19:43:32 GMT -5
Wow those are all really nice. 👍 Are you able to get the wire hardened sufficiently to where you aren’t worried about it easily bending? And I was actually just wondering about the weight of earrings so it’s interesting that you mentioned that. Anyone know what ideal weight is, or max? Thanks. The wire is soldered to the bezel at multiple points so it's structural integrity is pretty strong to start with. Then I tumble the silver setting in stainless steel shot for an hour which work hardens the wire and bezel. The resulting piece is plenty strong. Purely from my sales standpoint, any earrings over 5 grams in weight appeal to a very limited clientele. |
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Jan 12, 2023 19:52:48 GMT -5
Very beautiful! I love the 2nd pair, and also the rosarita. One doesn't often see that material Thanks. The rosarita came from a piece I butterfly split. The pieces were mirror copies of each other, complete with the yellow swirl. I was so disappointed when I domed them and the yellow swirl disappeared from one. I almost relegated them to the shoebox of shame (that is where cabs deemed inadequate go!). Changed my mind because I have such a limited supply of this material and someone is sure to like them. |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 12, 2023 20:03:03 GMT -5
I can see where that would be disappointing, but I like the difference in them
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gunsil
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Post by gunsil on Jan 14, 2023 21:07:49 GMT -5
Those are very nice, excellent metal work and design. I hate making earrings although I do it. Too many folks whine they are not identical when held in hand even if they look great in their ears.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 19, 2023 16:40:06 GMT -5
It's no wonder you're getting positive feedback--you deserve every bit of it! As I scrolled through them (slowly) each one became my favorite. Right now, my favorite is the last pair, but if I started over in the scrolling . . .
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