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Post by cpdad on Oct 28, 2006 19:06:43 GMT -5
i managed to get a hole in a peice...and do a sample peice...what would you all do different?...or maybe an idea of something simple to add...not exactly sure what im doing here. i still have to get a small file for the sharp ends...and hide them a little better....3 peices of 22 gauge copper wire...total heigth including bail is 2 inches...input please...good or bad. clickable....hopefully shows the bail ok.  color of prarie agate.  |
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Post by deb193 on Oct 28, 2006 20:50:54 GMT -5
Kevin - I think it looks OK. Did you go out and get a Dermel?
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Post by docone31 on Oct 28, 2006 20:52:58 GMT -5
I use that bail on a lot of simple pendants. The difference, I take the last wire and swirl it. It fills in the layers of wraps. Looks nautical, kinda. I also just use my cutters and clip the wire at an angle so the next wrap does not lump over it. I like smooth wraps. Filing is great, except when using 14K20 or 40. Clipping is actually neater, and less work.
Those bails are a great addition to a piece like you showed. It also works on a silver pendant where there is enamel and soldering a jump ring is a no-no. A simple drill hole and that bail and voila'! Folks come back for more.
I have also twisted the entire wire assembly so it has a more complicated look.
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Post by Cher on Oct 28, 2006 23:20:36 GMT -5
Looks good to me Kevin, very similar to my first piece.
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Oct 29, 2006 17:40:26 GMT -5
I think you did a great job. Have you considered a glue on Bail?
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 29, 2006 19:38:20 GMT -5
kevin that is the style i like to use on drilled pendants - it feels more secure to me.
kim
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 29, 2006 21:04:45 GMT -5
i think it came out great dont change anything looks strong and fits
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