Sunset Bola

stoneviews fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2009 Posts: 1,864	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 9:20:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoneviews on Aug 29, 2009 9:20:13 GMT -5 Here is a Bola made from some Sonoran Sunset, backed with copper and Bezeled in silver.

stonesthatrock In Memoriam RIP Ralph, you are missed Member since December 2006 Posts: 7,115	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 9:38:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stonesthatrock on Aug 29, 2009 9:38:09 GMT -5 dam clint you do nice work........ beautiful. mary ann
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 10:30:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Aug 29, 2009 10:30:18 GMT -5 That is beautiful! Where do you find the settings? Are you one of those really talented folks that make them as you go? Fran

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 10:55:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Aug 29, 2009 10:55:41 GMT -5 Very nice work.
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stoneviews fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2009 Posts: 1,864	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 19:37:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoneviews on Aug 29, 2009 19:37:51 GMT -5 Thanks Mary Ann, Fran and Toad, I made the cab, then I put a bezel around the stone and I soldered it to the copper plate, then I set the stone and that be it.

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 20:24:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Aug 29, 2009 20:24:15 GMT -5 Wow! Stunning piece! Nate
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 21:23:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Aug 29, 2009 21:23:43 GMT -5 Great Bola Clint! The copper and silver bezel sure compliment the cab very well. Steve

moondragon Guest	Sunset Bola Aug 29, 2009 22:45:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by moondragon on Aug 29, 2009 22:45:17 GMT -5 Awesome setting. Unusual and breath taking:)

Woodyrock driving up their electric bill Smile! Member since January 2008 Posts: 2,719	Sunset Bola Aug 31, 2009 0:35:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Woodyrock on Aug 31, 2009 0:35:38 GMT -5 Well, Steve just said what I was going to say. The copper/silver/Sonoran is a sweet combination. Woody

Bejewelme gets rocks for Christmas Member since October 2008 Posts: 5,951	Sunset Bola Aug 31, 2009 21:02:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bejewelme on Aug 31, 2009 21:02:34 GMT -5 Clint: That cooper really sets that off! Nice job! Amber

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Sunset Bola Sept 1, 2009 12:44:51 GMT -5

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Post by GlamRocks on Sept 1, 2009 12:44:51 GMT -5

That is truly beautiful!

I love the design and the contrast between the two metals looks great. I like the combination of colours in the stone too, it's pretty stuff, nice shape and shine. Thanks for sharing your labours.

Cheers,

Harry.