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Post by akansan on Jul 5, 2009 22:01:13 GMT -5
It's not done yet, but I thought I'd show what I've been working on for my sister's wedding necklace. It will hopefully be finished tomorrow. I'm waiting on the pearls for the rest of the necklace, and I have just a bit more work to do on the centerpiece yet. I figured after I admitted that I've been avoiding it, I might as well show you that I stopped avoiding it. The setting as it is right now (still need to add one more prong, then join the three pieces)  The setting as it will look once all the stones are in place.  And that, my dear friends, is what I've been afraid of! |
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Post by beefjello on Jul 5, 2009 22:05:39 GMT -5
Wow Ronda that's looking fantastic! Can't wait to see it finished. Your sis is gonna love it! ;D
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 5, 2009 22:36:40 GMT -5
Wow, that's completely a higher level! I have no doubts it will come out gorgeous. My only concern is it would surely eclipse the wedding dress  Adrian |
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 5, 2009 22:41:28 GMT -5
Hey Ronda, coming along great. You can do it! (Awesome design and work, BTW)
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Post by sitnwrap on Jul 5, 2009 23:07:50 GMT -5
Ronda that is absolutely stunning and it is not even done yet. What a beautiful gift you are giving you are giving your sister and one that will surely become an heirloom.
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Post by rockmanken on Jul 6, 2009 6:27:14 GMT -5
Now that was worth waiting for. It is going to be awesome. She will love it.
Ken
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Post by texaswoodie on Jul 6, 2009 7:06:48 GMT -5
Lookin' mighty fine there Miss Ronda!
Ummm, do you give lessons?
Curt
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Post by akansan on Jul 6, 2009 10:17:23 GMT -5
Ummm, do you give lessons? Curt LOL - I still need lessons! Lots and lots of lessons. Right now I'm just making it up as I go along.  |
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Post by nancyid on Jul 6, 2009 10:26:06 GMT -5
Wow Ronda!!!! What is it made of? Fused wire or ? If it is wire is it gold or? What is the heating temp in order to fuse? Sorry for all the questions or if I am totally wrong about your process but if it is fused wire I would love to try that |
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Post by akansan on Jul 6, 2009 10:55:20 GMT -5
It's actually soldered wire. The individual pieces started life as 22g sterling silver square wire. I hammered the sections into alternating flats - I'm sure there's a more technical term for this - to accent a broad base at one end and then a thin section at the other. After that, I just soldered the pieces together. I purchased the tube settings (and the stones).
Temperature - I'm not really sure what temperature exactly it was. In fact, there would have been a couple temperatures involved, as I used two different solders (75% and 70%). They were just heated until the solder flowed. I have an oxy/acetylene Little Torch, if that helps any.
See - I told you I needed lessons!
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Post by 49er on Jul 7, 2009 0:52:34 GMT -5
From photo's looks like your sister will be quite surprised.....How did the necklace turn out and the wedding?
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Post by frane on Jul 7, 2009 19:41:43 GMT -5
I think your sister is going to flip! Your design is beautiful and when you set the stones and add the pearl strands, it will be breathtaking!
Makes me think of the high end stuff you see in bridal magazines! No joke, that is exceptional!
Fran
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Post by damammy on Jul 9, 2009 6:47:50 GMT -5
Girl I can't see you afraid of anything, maybe not your favorite thing to do. But it is going to be beautiful, one of the things she will be passing down to her children or grandchildren.
Great job, Donna
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 9, 2009 10:23:40 GMT -5
that is stunning...............
mary ann
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Post by bambooprincess on Aug 30, 2009 12:27:49 GMT -5
That is gorgeous! I think you have a lot of talent!
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Post by tkrueger3 on Aug 30, 2009 13:08:29 GMT -5
Is it finished? Can we have pictures of the end result? I bet it's wonderful!
TOm
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Post by GlamRocks on Sept 1, 2009 12:49:54 GMT -5
Wow wow wow Akansan!
And Wow again - what a terrific piece of metal work, really stepping up to the best Buddy, those are going to be astonishing. That's a professional job! I can't wait to see what it looks like finished, and it's guaranteed to set off the Wedding outfit completely. Very tasteful, but eyecatchingly good! Thanks for sharing your fears, we enjoyed seeing your talents!
Cheers,
Harry.
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