Necklaces from my cabs

Tonyterner
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Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 13:59:32 GMT -5

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Post by Tonyterner on May 30, 2008 13:59:32 GMT -5

I've been making some of my nicer cabs into necklaces. These are mostly for me but have had a few people ask me to make ones for them. I don't expect to really make any money off of them but a couple of extra bucks here and there doesn't hurt. I like to keep the necklace simple to highlight the cab so I use either an extra soft suede or cotton cording and just a couple of gold or silver beads as an accent. For a clasp I have screw types that I use for others but I prefer the magnetic ones. Here are a few samples.

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 14:38:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on May 30, 2008 14:38:26 GMT -5 Hey Tony , they look great , nice job ..... how do you attach the eyelets ? Thanks Dennis
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 14:43:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on May 30, 2008 14:43:55 GMT -5 You mean the metal attached to the stone? I glue the beavertail on to the back with epoxy 330 and then use a jump ring.

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 14:46:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on May 30, 2008 14:46:44 GMT -5 ok yes the metal to stone . thanks Tony ... you sure do some nice work ,, i love looking at your posts Thanks again Dennis
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 15:14:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on May 30, 2008 15:14:34 GMT -5 Thanks. I'm still a rank amateur but I'm learning.

colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 15:17:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on May 30, 2008 15:17:37 GMT -5 Those are beautiful. Thanks for showing them to us.

deedolce fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2006 Posts: 1,828	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 19:38:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deedolce on May 30, 2008 19:38:15 GMT -5 Beautiful cabs! My favs are the top and the 3rd one down, love the shape! Very nice.
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huffstuff fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2007 Posts: 1,222	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 22:01:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by huffstuff on May 30, 2008 22:01:58 GMT -5 Great looking, Tony. That 4th pic (3rd necklace) is one of your favorites, if I remember correctly. It's gorgeous, and the beads and cord suit it well - it really stands out! Amy
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larrywyland3 Guest	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 22:10:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larrywyland3 on May 30, 2008 22:10:58 GMT -5 Those look great; I like the picture jasper the best.

holdemplyer spending too much on rocks Member since January 2008 Posts: 418	Necklaces from my cabs May 30, 2008 23:20:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by holdemplyer on May 30, 2008 23:20:43 GMT -5 Tony, outstanding work!
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Gem'n I freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 980	Necklaces from my cabs May 31, 2008 14:28:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gem'n I on May 31, 2008 14:28:13 GMT -5 Nice stuff Tony...keep it up!!!
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Necklaces from my cabs Jun 2, 2008 23:02:39 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on Jun 2, 2008 23:02:39 GMT -5

Very nice and quick settings. What glue do you use? I tested some types og epoxy a couple of months ago in some severe conditions (freezing, heat, moisture) and only one of them passed the water test. It's a Bison double seringue that is also good for "sea water" as the label says.

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textiger freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 946	Necklaces from my cabs Jun 3, 2008 6:58:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by textiger on Jun 3, 2008 6:58:36 GMT -5 Very nice, Tony. Your bead idea is perfect -- keeping it simple, but adding so much. I really like the look you have got here. btw, how do you attach the clasps? Are they crimped with some sort of barb inside? matt
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Necklaces from my cabs Jun 3, 2008 7:53:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jun 3, 2008 7:53:45 GMT -5 Amy, yes that one is one of my favs so the necklace is mine. Adrian, I use epoxy 330, seems to hold well. Matt, the clasps are crimped but they also have a barb inside as well.