aGates
has rocks in the head
Building a silver studio
Member since January 2021
Posts: 518
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Post by aGates on Mar 9, 2023 9:07:46 GMT -5
 Thanks for looking please comment on anything you can help me get better with. I have no pride in the pursuit of an art. Just learnin'.  Johnny aGates |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 9, 2023 9:10:26 GMT -5
I like it!!! And it's so small.... Looks like it was tricky.
The only thing I can offer is watch for tool marks. Have you conditioned your pliers?
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 9, 2023 10:14:28 GMT -5
Way to go Johnny! I think it looks great...and that bail is SO very well done!! |
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rockbrain
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2022
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Post by rockbrain on Mar 9, 2023 10:22:27 GMT -5
It looks great Johnny! I like the bail sideways from what I usually do. That gives me and idea... The prongs hold the top of the stone, is the bottom secure?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 9, 2023 10:26:19 GMT -5
Bravo! I like it, too.  Looks like you took your time with this one. You wrapped the bail very well. Like Tela mentioned, watch out for tool marks. Also, when using square wire you need to be especially careful when bending it to alleviate the twists. It helps to hold your pliers vertical to the stone as you're bending the wire. Great job on that wrap! |
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khara
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2022
Posts: 1,980
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Post by khara on Mar 9, 2023 11:12:41 GMT -5
I like how petite yet seemingly “fat” the stone is, it’s a really cute shape. And since it’s so small, your use of prongs was a good method.👍 rockjunquie By conditioning tools, do you mean to just sand them smooth? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 9, 2023 11:15:32 GMT -5
I like how petite yet seemingly “fat” the stone is, it’s a really cute shape. And since it’s so small, your use of prongs was a good method.👍 rockjunquie By conditioning tools, do you mean to just sand them smooth? Yes, smooth all the edges. Easier to say condition. |
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Post by susand24224 on Mar 9, 2023 16:08:40 GMT -5
Great job! Your precision is especially good given how small the stone is--that makes it harder. The bail is perfection, and it looks like you've secured the stone with minimal intrusions on it. Overall, A+.
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Post by Starguy on Mar 9, 2023 19:30:58 GMT -5
Wow aGates. Is that nickel silver or sterling? Nicely wrapped. Have you tried chamfering the backs of your cabs. It reduces the chance of accidentally napping the edge of the cab while setting them. |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 10, 2023 10:54:36 GMT -5
Nicely done. It shows that good things do come in small packages.
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