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Post by akansan on May 14, 2009 22:20:12 GMT -5
I can tell I haven't really worked with a torch since my class over a year ago. I accumulated all the supplies, but haven't had a chance to really use them! Anyway, I wanted something "special" for my sister's graduation present. She has plenty of wirewraps from me, and I wasn't sure what else to do. And then I remembered this cab:  When I cut it, I cut the bezel properly to be set (something I'm trying to get in the habit of!) and knew it was for my sister sometime. Her favorite color is turquoise, her birthday is in December...it just fit. Evidently, her graduation outfit (that no one really sees!) is turquoise and brown. I had just finished moving all my 'smithing equipment into my house, and so I thought I'd try it out. The setup still needs some work, and my skills are definitely beginner level, but I figured if something was made in love, that's got to count, right?  |
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stoneviews
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Post by stoneviews on May 14, 2009 22:22:19 GMT -5
Thats very nice, I think your sister will love it.
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Post by Woodyrock on May 15, 2009 1:18:26 GMT -5
A thing made with love is always appreciated. I am sure your sister will love it.
Woody
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Post by NatureNut on May 15, 2009 6:28:35 GMT -5
I absolutely love it, Ronda. Very graceful.
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Post by MrP on May 15, 2009 6:47:11 GMT -5
Great cab Great job..............MrP
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Post by Bejewelme on May 15, 2009 7:09:44 GMT -5
Ronda:
It looks great and I am sure she will be touched!!
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Post by BuiltonRock on May 15, 2009 8:37:31 GMT -5
I love and so will she!
John
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morticiamonroe
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by morticiamonroe on May 15, 2009 9:31:30 GMT -5
I'd be tickled pink with a gift as beautiful as that...and knowing it was handcrafted with love makes it even more special. Lucky is the girl who has such a sister.  |
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onewomanarmy
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Post by onewomanarmy on May 15, 2009 10:14:21 GMT -5
I'd much rather have something like this vs something machine made overseas somewhere. This is true art - made with the heart and hands of someone close - you can't beat that. She's going to be thrilled!
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Post by sitnwrap on May 15, 2009 12:52:32 GMT -5
Ronda, this gave me the good goose bumps. I know your sister will treasure it. It is such a beautifully elegant setting.
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Post by Titania on May 15, 2009 13:22:41 GMT -5
Ronda, I think it came out Beautiful! I love how delicate it is! You really did a super job on it, and I think your sister will LOVE it!
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adrian65
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Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
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Post by adrian65 on May 15, 2009 13:35:06 GMT -5
That's a big step forward, Ronda! WTG! I like very much its ancient look.
Adrian
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wyobrian
fully equipped rock polisher
GO VIKINGS
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Post by wyobrian on May 15, 2009 17:54:58 GMT -5
great job Ronda she will love it Brian |
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on May 16, 2009 9:21:25 GMT -5
wow! girl that cab is Gorgeous! I love the depth in that stone it looks 3-d ish.. Very classy look you gave it , and hell yeah she's gonna love it!!! Bravo just think of how good your skills will be by Dec! Keep up the Good smithing! you'll be pro in no time!
*smiles*
Roxy
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 19, 2009 15:58:09 GMT -5
Very Pretty!!!!!!
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Post by frane on May 21, 2009 8:29:36 GMT -5
That really turned out beautifully! You sister is very lucky to have you! This is a work of art that she will treasure, made even more special by the day's events and what she will be wearing!
Keep up the great work!
Fran
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Post by stonesthatrock on May 21, 2009 8:38:35 GMT -5
this beautiful. i love the way it frames the stone instead of covering it up.
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