yurii
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Post by yurii on Mar 28, 2024 8:16:29 GMT -5
Good day to all . A couple of years ago I made a ring and earrings with charoite and amethysts,, THE BIRTH OF THE UNIVERSE,,. I recently added a pendant to this set.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 28, 2024 8:31:52 GMT -5
That is amazing! You do such beautiful work and your designs really speak to me.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 28, 2024 8:47:15 GMT -5
yurii that is gorgeous! I love your designs. They are so organic and just seem to naturally flow. Question: Do you have just 2 prongs holding the Charoite cab in, or is there another one I'm just not seeing?
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Mar 28, 2024 9:06:12 GMT -5
Stunning!
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yurii
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Post by yurii on Mar 28, 2024 9:33:36 GMT -5
yurii that is gorgeous! I love your designs. They are so organic and just seem to naturally flow. Question: Do you have just 2 prongs holding the Charoite cab in, or is there another one I'm just not seeing? Thank you ! There are two teeth holding the sphere. In the lower part, a recess is made under the sphere, according to the shape. |
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Post by Starguy on Mar 28, 2024 9:40:44 GMT -5
That is truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your work.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 28, 2024 11:08:42 GMT -5
Such an elegant pendant! It certainly has an outer space look. The movement in the flowing "arms" is beautiful, as well as the high contrast provided by the textured disk. I really like your hidden bail — the piece floats on the cord!
I suspect that spruing the wax must have been quite complex.
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yurii
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Post by yurii on Mar 28, 2024 11:34:03 GMT -5
Such an elegant pendant! It certainly has an outer space look. The movement in the flowing "arms" is beautiful, as well as the high contrast provided by the textured disk. I really like your hidden bail — the piece floats on the cord! I suspect that spruing the wax must have been quite complex. Thank you ! Carving from wax is not a problem at all. The problem is to bring the cast product to perfect condition. If you master a computer program like Rhinoceras, then you will be able to do the smallest detail. But for now I'm working manually. |
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roQhound
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Post by roQhound on Mar 28, 2024 16:20:58 GMT -5
That's a beautiful piece!
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ThomasT
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Post by ThomasT on Mar 28, 2024 16:53:01 GMT -5
You're a very talented silversmith and artist for sure.
Great work.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 28, 2024 23:25:35 GMT -5
I don't have a creative enough mind to spout out anything more than "wow"! I'm in awe of someone like yourself yurii, who can come up with such a spectacularly creative design...not to mention the execution! |
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Post by liveoak on Mar 29, 2024 6:29:27 GMT -5
WOW ! That pendant is a graceful piece of art.
The more I look at it, the more I see & wonder, "How'd you do that ?"
I initially thought there was a textured backplate with the pierced silver on top, but when I keep looking at it, the smooth silver looks like it flows out of the texture.
Very nice design & superbly executed
Thanks for sharing - but now I'm wondering what the earrings & ring looked like, any chance you still have a photo to share ?
Patty
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 29, 2024 9:45:58 GMT -5
Gorgeous! I agree with the others, your pieces are amazing! I have a nice slab of charoite that I'm excited to work with. So many rocks, so little time |
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yurii
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Post by yurii on Mar 30, 2024 2:18:32 GMT -5
WOW ! That pendant is a graceful piece of art.
The more I look at it, the more I see & wonder, "How'd you do that ?"
I initially thought there was a textured backplate with the pierced silver on top, but when I keep looking at it, the smooth silver looks like it flows out of the texture.
Very nice design & superbly executed
Thanks for sharing - but now I'm wondering what the earrings & ring looked like, any chance you still have a photo to share ?
Patty
Thank you ! I'll try to embed a video. I started out as a mineral collector, then this hobby grew into gem processing (tumbling, making cabochons, cutting) and then into jewelry making. Each of us, if desired, can become a professional in this field - the main thing is not to stop! Unfortunately, I couldn’t embed the video - I’ll give you the link on Instagram. http://instagram.com/p/C0wNQCrIJyo |
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Post by liveoak on Mar 30, 2024 6:28:32 GMT -5
Thank you for the video yurii. The earrings & ring are spectacular. 
You're right on one level, if we keep at anything we get better.
But seeing these pieces, makes me think I'm only good at banging rocks together.
I guess I need to try harder & longer.
Thanks for the show - truly inspiring. Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 30, 2024 6:49:34 GMT -5
Those are amazing, yurii, and they make a nice set. My daughter would kill for them. Right up her alley. |
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