rockdewd
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Post by rockdewd on Feb 23, 2008 0:29:14 GMT -5
Hey, look what I was up to one night this week. It's a piece of gem quality Cripple Creek Turquoise set in 14k yellow gold. Now before you tell me I don't know how to anneal and roll metal the crack was the effect I was going for. I purposely stopped annealing after a while and kept rolling the gold on my rolling mill. It's my shot at primitive work.  Rick |
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AgateHeaven
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Post by AgateHeaven on Feb 23, 2008 0:58:46 GMT -5
Rick,
I don't know jack about rolling gold or jewelry like that but I know what I like! That piece is gorgeous! Simple and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
AgateHeaven
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Post by Michael John on Feb 23, 2008 1:40:42 GMT -5
Wow, I love that! Beautiful cab, fantastic original design ... oh, wait a minute ... it's cracked!
Hehehe
Awesome piece!
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Feb 23, 2008 2:53:15 GMT -5
Hey RG where ya been.. Gotta tell you ... I Love the stone.. and the setting.... At first I wasn't sure about the backing with the crack.. But the more I looked at it.. . It does have that rustic First of it's kind thing going on.. Not only do I now like it because it's black which brings out the blue more.. But It really does have character... and that makes it choice in my book!
Now..Where do I send my scetches and orders? LOL..
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Feb 23, 2008 2:54:47 GMT -5
OH P.S.... I love that name Cripple Creek Turquoise!!!! lol
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 23, 2008 7:19:09 GMT -5
That's cool!  |
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Post by creativeminded on Feb 23, 2008 9:38:57 GMT -5
I think you did a wonderful job, that is beautiful.
Tami
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Post by Cher on Feb 23, 2008 9:49:49 GMT -5
I think it's really cool!!
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Post by bobby1 on Feb 23, 2008 10:01:13 GMT -5
Beautiful piece! How thick is the backing piece?
Bob
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Feb 23, 2008 17:34:34 GMT -5
Wow That is gorgeous! I'v been to Cripple Creek , now I wish I had looked more at hang'n around there lol Great workmanship
Wolf
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Post by MrP on Feb 23, 2008 19:19:27 GMT -5
Neat job..........MrP
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Post by Tonyterner on Feb 23, 2008 22:30:47 GMT -5
I really like the design. The crack in the gold seems to match up with the inclusions in the turquoise. Nice job.
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rockdewd
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Post by rockdewd on Feb 24, 2008 12:04:12 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your kind praise. Everyone I have shown it to loves it. Now if I could get someone to love it so much they will pony up the $'s to buy it I would be a happy boy.
Bobby1, the backing is about equal to 20ga or .032 of an inch according to my chart.
Peace
Rick
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Post by parfive on Feb 24, 2008 22:44:15 GMT -5
Great lookin' piece, Rick.
What's the black . . . paint . . . enamel?
Rich
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Post by Titania on Feb 25, 2008 8:46:39 GMT -5
I really like the design. The crack in the gold seems to match up with the inclusions in the turquoise. Nice job. Yeah, that's my thought, too. It's really an awesome piece, Rick! |
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rockdewd
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Post by rockdewd on Feb 25, 2008 13:22:09 GMT -5
Well, it isn't black paint it's the reflection of the dark room I was taking the picture in. I have a photo cube that I take the pictures in. I need to close the white flap and shoot the picture through the hole provided. That way the gold should show up as gold.
Rick
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Post by parfive on Feb 25, 2008 15:29:28 GMT -5
Everyone liked it when it looked black, Rick . . . so maybe a can of Krylon is in order. ;D ;D
Rich
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rockdewd
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Post by rockdewd on Feb 25, 2008 22:32:29 GMT -5
Since there were questions as to if it was gold painted black I decided I needed better pictures. No guilt intended. I need the feedback as I intend to use this piece for jury photos to send to show promoters.  Thanks Gang! Rick |
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Feb 26, 2008 0:38:53 GMT -5
Uh.. yeah now that is a difference... and Hmmm...I guess I'd wear it either way... but that black did look good with it. .. lol. might have to do one similar to that.. huh..
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Post by Titania on Feb 26, 2008 8:07:42 GMT -5
Ooh, I love this photo, Rick! I figured the "black" look was just a weird reflection. I definitely like it better looking like nice bright gold.
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