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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 16:12:35 GMT -5
Well this stone was a bugger fromt he beginning. I almost had it wrapped once and a wire broke.  So I undid it and re-wrapped it. This stone & wrap was going along so awesomely the 2nd time around. I was tickled to death. When I attempted to tap the back wires gently with my mallet, this happened:  Now I'm gonna crawl in a corner and cry!!  . Sadly, Tonja |
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Post by blarneystone on Nov 1, 2006 16:25:19 GMT -5
....it's kind of hard to tell from the pic but it looks like a fracture opened up in the lower right hand corner.... is that what happened Tonja? What a heart breaker!! ....beautiful stone and wrap though... I wonder if it could be saved somehow?
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Post by deb193 on Nov 1, 2006 16:50:31 GMT -5
I know it sucks, but I bet if the crack were glued, that it would still be an attractive piece overall.
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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 17:12:31 GMT -5
Well, It looks like it followed the wire on the back that I was trying to tuck in. Maybe I could super glue it and move the front wires up to cover the crack? Any suggestions?
Tonja
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 1, 2006 17:24:24 GMT -5
ouch, that has GOT to hurt.......
KD
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Post by Cher on Nov 1, 2006 17:30:21 GMT -5
That's so gorgeous, I'm really sorry. I can't really tell from the picture but I don't
see why trying some super glue would hurt. Seperate it gently with a toothpick
so you can get some down inside. Not too much, so it doesn't show all over the
stone. Or get some epoxy and use that with a needle. Why were you using a
mallet on it anyway? I've never heard of anyone doing that. You're sure doing
beautiful work though.
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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 17:39:24 GMT -5
Cher, I was using the mallet because the Moods in Wire book says to use it to tap down the wire so it will lay closer to the stone. I barely tapped it, I swear!! That won't happen again, That's a FACT! I'm going to try gluing it. The worst thing that can happen is it not working and taking everything apart and re-work the stone. That's my other choice, so might as well try.
Tonja
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Post by desertdweller on Nov 1, 2006 17:47:15 GMT -5
Bummer Tonja, I still think its a beatuiful stone, and the wrap is awesome. Cool design.
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Post by blarneystone on Nov 1, 2006 18:15:31 GMT -5
I think you could get away with using the super glue Tonja. The stone's natural features would probably hide the repair well...
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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 18:57:40 GMT -5
Ok What do ya think??  I put super glue in the crack. There is a small piece that broke out, but I think it's covered good with the wire. This piece I will keep for myself, although I was going to give it as a gift. Lesson Learned!! Tonja  (Smiling again) |
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Post by akansan on Nov 1, 2006 19:09:04 GMT -5
Tell you what - you can give it as a gift to me.  Looks great from my point of view. |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 1, 2006 19:17:49 GMT -5
oh my tonja! it looks like a piece chipped out too. or is that just the way it looks in the picture? if it's actually chipped i'd rework it.....but only after a good cry or some rock hammering.
kim
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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 20:03:49 GMT -5
Yes Kim A small piece did chip out, but after the repair job, it's not very noticeable. I'm going to keep it for myself, so It will be alright. Thanks for looking everyone and helping me through this horrible ordeal!! LOL Live and Learn, Tonja  |
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Post by karenfh on Nov 1, 2006 20:10:17 GMT -5
That's what I'm looking for directions to do! It's beautiful, elegant, natural, even after the crack. The stone is amazing, so glad you saved your piece.
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Post by gemkoi on Nov 1, 2006 20:31:58 GMT -5
I think you did a fine job. The stuff is tricky like that and using wire to hide problems like that which do occur allot is done often with jewelers i work with.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 1, 2006 20:43:00 GMT -5
Nice save! Hey, what kind of rock is that? It's the coolest rock I've ever seen!
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Post by blarneystone on Nov 1, 2006 21:24:42 GMT -5
Hey that looks great!
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Post by ladyt on Nov 1, 2006 21:30:49 GMT -5
Thanks again everyone. Randy, that's a small piece of boulder opal. It's really cool stuff!! Tonja |
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Nov 1, 2006 22:34:39 GMT -5
Great save!!! Way to have a can do attitude. I know how it feels to work on a piece of jewelry and have it break. I was working on a 9 wire square bracelet that was special ordered. Got to the very end and went to form the clasp and "SNAP" 2 wires broke, got so mad I threw the bracelet across the room. After my fit was over I got up and picked it up and tried to salvage it. I was successful and the customer loved it.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 1, 2006 23:26:01 GMT -5
tonja we must have posted right about the same time because i didn't see the save pic until now. you did a great job on it and i can't see it now!
kim
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So I undid it and re-wrapped it. This stone & wrap was going along so awesomely the 2nd time around. I was tickled to death. When I attempted to tap the back wires gently with my mallet, this happened:
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(Smiling again)
