rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 21, 2024 18:56:33 GMT -5
I really wanted the stone to shine on this one and not have a bunch of distractions so I went about as simple possible.   |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 21, 2024 19:00:00 GMT -5
Dang Bro! You just keep extending your list of talents! That looks great!  |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 21, 2024 19:00:18 GMT -5
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 21, 2024 19:02:16 GMT -5
Dang Bro! You just keep extending your list of talents! That looks great! Thanks Jason, I appreciate it. |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 21, 2024 19:52:26 GMT -5
Very nice bezel set pendant ! The back actually looks like a lute, neck and all. Thanks for showing it.
Patty
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Post by whalecottagedesigns on Sept 21, 2024 19:56:56 GMT -5
Great pendant!
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 21, 2024 19:57:15 GMT -5
Very nice bezel set pendant ! The back actually looks like a lute, neck and all. Thanks for showing it.
Patty
Thanks, it certainly does. Just needs a few tuning pegs. |
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Post by chris1956 on Sept 21, 2024 21:48:44 GMT -5
Really nice!
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 21, 2024 22:00:54 GMT -5
Nice work! That stone is sweet, too. What is it? I'm glad you opted for simple, anything more would be distracting.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 22, 2024 13:54:46 GMT -5
Thanks! I keep learning every one. Thanks Chris! Nice work! That stone is sweet, too. What is it? I'm glad you opted for simple, anything more would be distracting. Thanks Tela! I'm not sure what agate this is. The slab was a gift from my daughter and SIL. I'll have to ask him and see if he remembers. |
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Post by vegasjames on Sept 22, 2024 14:04:54 GMT -5
Great job, cool looking cab.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Sept 22, 2024 14:22:59 GMT -5
I love that cab and your silver work is so very clean. That is one fine piece! It's going to sell fast.
The back of the piece shows some random scratches. Are they intentional, or simply a result of making it? The last thing that I want to do is to deal with scratches on the back. That's why I do a parallel 600 grit scratch finish on the backs of my work. You might give it a try.
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Post by Pat on Sept 22, 2024 14:24:14 GMT -5
I like it.
Is the bezel hammered?
Your work always looks finished. 👍🏻
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 22, 2024 15:12:43 GMT -5
Great job, cool looking cab. Thanks! I love the cab. I love that cab and your silver work is so very clean. That is one fine piece! It's going to sell fast. The back of the piece shows some random scratches. Are they intentional, or simply a result of making it? The last thing that I want to do is to deal with scratches on the back. That's why I do a parallel 600 grit scratch finish on the backs of my work. You might give it a try. Thanks Gary! That's high praise coming from you. Good idea on the back scratches. I was getting this one finished up right at the end of class and didn't really notice until I took the picture. I like it. Is the bezel hammered? Your work always looks finished. 👍🏻 Thanks Pat! It's just a plain silver band for the bezel, pushed over with a bezel pusher and then worked with a burnisher. I did spend a lot more time on this one trying to get rid of the solder seams. I knew everything would jump out more on a plain one like this. |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 22, 2024 15:13:58 GMT -5
 I'm posting another one here from the same slab. Hoping maybe someone will be able to ID it. |
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johnthor1963
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Post by johnthor1963 on Sept 23, 2024 17:31:32 GMT -5
Nicely done rockbrain simple and sweet well done. You did a great job on the back cleaning up the two pieces of I would guess half round wire for the bail. For me it’s always tricky to clean up takes a lot of patience. Bezel looks great folded over nicely on to the stone very clean work. Thx for sharing (waiting for the next one)
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 23, 2024 18:21:38 GMT -5
Nicely done rockbrain simple and sweet well done. You did a great job on the back cleaning up the two pieces of I would guess half round wire for the bail. For me it’s always tricky to clean up takes a lot of patience. Bezel looks great folded over nicely on to the stone very clean work. Thx for sharing (waiting for the next one) Thanks John! Double half round wire with split down the middle for the bail. I'll be working on the next one tonight as soon as I finish up a pair of earrings. I've got some ideas for a nice piece of Maggot Agate. I'm going to accent the pattern of the stone this time. We'll see how it goes. |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Sept 24, 2024 0:27:22 GMT -5
The scratches on the back were bothering me.  |
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johnthor1963
starting to spend too much on rocks
Cattle dogs rock
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Post by johnthor1963 on Sept 24, 2024 5:37:12 GMT -5
Nice touch rockbrain that took care of them.
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Post by liveoak on Sept 24, 2024 6:10:59 GMT -5
Excellent back detail- I love me some engine turning 
Here's something to check out, it's a set of texturing wheels.
I use the .3 mm ones - adds a simple brushed finish on a back.
Only thing, you have to pay attention to the speed you use them at.
Look forward to seeing your maggot agate
Patty
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