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Post by rockds on Mar 11, 2007 22:25:37 GMT -5
Okay this isn't a wrap but didn't know where to really put it. This is my 1st attempt at metal smithing. The bezel is hammered copper, the rest is brass, the bail is brass with copper rivits (one of the rivits fell out of the back). This was a lot of fun and will start with silver in a couple of weeks. Front  back  fairburn agate (all these are in 22g SS square)  Queensland agate  a couple of OJs   thanks for looking robert |
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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 11, 2007 23:26:19 GMT -5
Wowser Robert, those are nice. The Fairburn and the OJ are esp killers...mel
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 12, 2007 0:20:17 GMT -5
Very nice wraps. I like a lot how you followed the stone's pattern (especially first ocean jasper and the fairburn).
Adrian
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 12, 2007 3:09:06 GMT -5
Wow, those wire wraps are amazing. I like how you made the wire follow the patterns on them. I like the queensland agate a lot. It's so warm and calming looking. Very nice and great looking wraps. The copper and brass one loos great too. I guess were's going to have to make a new catagory on the board if you keep this up. ;D
Steve
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 12, 2007 7:11:01 GMT -5
Well done, I love how you followed some of the lines as well as highlighted points of interests with the wire.
Tami
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Post by ladyt on Mar 12, 2007 16:13:09 GMT -5
Awesome job on those wraps! I also like the metal smithing. Now, smelt down your scape wire and dip your pendant (remove cab first  in gold. I think it's great! I think you got something there!! Tonja  |
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 12, 2007 17:17:50 GMT -5
Those are incredible! I love the fairbrurn agate and ocean jasper (of course). Cool stuff!  Tammy |
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Post by deedolce on Mar 12, 2007 21:11:46 GMT -5
Beautiful! I love the Fairborn agate! Wow, the metalsmithing is nice too. Looks difficult to do!
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 12, 2007 21:53:25 GMT -5
wOW IS RIGHT! I really like the way you followed the banding...yep...especially that Fairburn. Great ideas and character there Robert. Definitely a natural.
Steve
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Post by Cher on Mar 12, 2007 22:05:13 GMT -5
That is so cool, I didn't know you were getting into the silversmithing, I like it, can't wait to see more. Love your wraps, they are stunning!
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Mar 12, 2007 22:11:08 GMT -5
Very cool. Really enjoy the style you have developed!!!
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 12, 2007 22:25:27 GMT -5
What kind of wire are you using if you don't mind? Tammy |
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Post by rockds on Mar 17, 2007 18:32:30 GMT -5
Thanks all.
Tammy, I'm using sterling silver 22g. square 1/2 hard.
robert
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Post by rockyraccoon on Mar 17, 2007 18:33:38 GMT -5
are you teaching yourself the metalsmithing or are you taking a class?
the fairburn is my favorite one.
kim
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Post by desertdweller on Mar 18, 2007 1:36:59 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't know you could wrap and all that jazz. Those are awesome!!
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 20, 2007 8:41:44 GMT -5
Some good looking wraps Robert. I've been thinking of trying to bezel some stuff as well but hadn't thought about practicing with copper first... good idea.
Dan
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Post by Roger on Mar 20, 2007 9:07:58 GMT -5
Robert nice job on the fairburn very nice.....Roger
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in gold. I think it's great! I think you got something there!!
