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Post by bobby1 on Jan 26, 2009 10:49:20 GMT -5
Here is an Obsidian Obelisk that I made a few years back. It is about 7" tall. The sides were made of brass, the pattern was cut out with a jeweler's saw (piercing) and then gold plated and the stones are Montana Agate. Bob  |
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 26, 2009 10:55:25 GMT -5
Thats kind of neat. I like it.
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Post by kentuckyrocker on Jan 26, 2009 11:29:04 GMT -5
You all are so incredibly talented.
I do like that- a lot. Man I hope when I grow up I can do half as good as any of you.
That would be okay with me. just amazing.
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Post by 49er on Jan 26, 2009 18:50:39 GMT -5
Wow, impressed with work and design.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2009 19:36:30 GMT -5
Ahhh yes, I remember that Bob. Beautiful job.
shannon
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Jan 27, 2009 8:35:38 GMT -5
Oh man Bob.. talk about UUUHHH~MAZING!!!!! Not only is it remind me of something you'd see in a Fancy Mueseum .. it looks like it cost more than some make in a year ! and it's BLACK!! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!!!!!!!! MUH FAVVVORITE!! ..
As always you da master of the profession!
*Smiles*
Roxy
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Post by DeanW on Jan 27, 2009 15:06:35 GMT -5
Bob, when I read the title a lil voice inside my head said "Oh jeez, not a cheezy obelisk - those things always look soooo whatever at the tourista-dime-gift-stores." Then I saw the photo and WOW!  that is some great work! Dean |
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Post by NDK on Jan 27, 2009 20:11:06 GMT -5
That's beautiful. I love the obsidian.
Nate
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Post by frane on Jan 27, 2009 20:23:25 GMT -5
You did a great job! The Brass cut out pattern is very beautiful and flowing and the agates just melt into the pattern. The Obsidian is a beautiful piece and it flows so nicely!
Fran
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Post by connrock on Jan 28, 2009 7:10:15 GMT -5
To me that is amazing !
I have tried my heart out to use a jewelers saw in the simplest manner and have nothing but trouble with it.I consider it a GREAT day when I can cut a simple bail out of a sheet of silver and still have my senses about me when I am finished with it.
To be able to cut your design out with a saw is an art in itself!
You're an inspiration to me Sir!!!!
connrock
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Post by llana2go on Jan 28, 2009 8:19:03 GMT -5
Bob, when I read the title a lil voice inside my head said "Oh jeez, not a cheezy obelisk - those things always look soooo whatever at the tourista-dime-gift-stores."Pretty much my same thoughts.  Then I clicked the link and WOW! That is beautiful! llana
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 28, 2009 9:43:40 GMT -5
That is amazingly beautiful and the workmanship wonderful. It had to have been tricky cutting out the stems for the flower and leaves.
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 29, 2009 22:31:01 GMT -5
Bob:
That is a beauty, so much time and skill put into something like that. Wielding a jeweler's saw is no easy task! You make everything look effortless!!! As always, a master!!!
Amber
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 9, 2009 10:53:04 GMT -5
That is beautiful.
Tami
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Post by Michael John on Mar 11, 2009 2:13:30 GMT -5
That's truly incredible. Your artistry never ceases to amaze me.
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that is some great work!
Then I clicked the link and
