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Post by NatureNut on Oct 24, 2009 18:52:02 GMT -5
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Post by Toad on Oct 24, 2009 18:54:49 GMT -5
Very creative. Nice job.
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Post by rockmanken on Oct 24, 2009 19:01:20 GMT -5
Love the seashell and rock combination. Very creative. I used to have a place south of there at Rodanthe on the Outer Banks. Ken
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Post by wyobrian on Oct 24, 2009 19:05:22 GMT -5
very cool Jo ;D Brian
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 24, 2009 19:06:08 GMT -5
Hey Ken, you are a Chicamacomico guy? Cool! We are Frisco people! My dad had a place with his fishing buddies that all the families were lucky to be able to use for many years. It's a wonderful island, isn't it?
Thanks Toad and Brian!
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Post by frane on Oct 24, 2009 19:47:55 GMT -5
Nice little sea angels! The beach looks lovely too! Fran
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Post by roswelljero on Oct 24, 2009 20:43:57 GMT -5
Very nice! Later, jeri
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 25, 2009 0:06:11 GMT -5
They came out beautiful, Jo! Is the banded pink one in the 4th photo also shell?? It looks like a solid jasper to me, took a great polish.
Adrian
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 25, 2009 0:28:36 GMT -5
Thanks Fran, Jeri and Adrian. Yes, it is a shell. I was very surprised how the patterning resembled some of our stones.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 25, 2009 6:53:00 GMT -5
Finally, more pics! lol.... I've seen that truck somewhere before. Hey, that's a really cool idea with the shells, you come up with some good ones for sure. Those are great, and you did a great job putting them together
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Post by damammy on Oct 25, 2009 10:29:36 GMT -5
Jo those are pretty, THE BIG QUESTION did you wear a mask or work under water as the dust is very bad for the lungs. Sorry I just couldn't help but ask, people are so temped to just use the dremel. Donna
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 25, 2009 10:59:55 GMT -5
Thanks Randy! Donna, you are completely justified in asking that important question. The shells for the angels were used as is (except for some rinsing). I did some careful thinking about the safety issue with the two that I cabbed. I do keep a mask packed with my cabber just in case. I did make the conscious decision not to use it (which I would not recommend anyone else doing- shell dust inhalation is a very serious subject) on account of the high winds at the time. Our campsite was right on the Sound and this was my view while I cabbed. I had to keep anything lightweight in a tub with the lid secured so as not to lose it. We couldn't use our awning or leave anything laying around the campsite like chairs, towels or empty buckets.
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 25, 2009 17:13:11 GMT -5
Jo, I really love those angels you made. I'm curious as to how everything is held together - the front side doesn't reveal how the wings stay on. Neat stuff.
Tom
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Post by Tony W on Oct 25, 2009 22:18:36 GMT -5
Your brain bone is always clicking, isn't it Those are great!! Tony
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Post by Bejewelme on Oct 25, 2009 23:07:39 GMT -5
Very original, they would make great tree ornaments at Christmas, I love angels on the tree!!!
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Post by nancyf on Oct 26, 2009 8:41:38 GMT -5
Very creative! I think they would make great christmas ornaments too!
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Post by joejansal on Oct 26, 2009 13:14:01 GMT -5
do any of you guys or gals know what type of polish works on seashells. put them through all 4 steps, came out great but no shine when dry. any ideas? ? thanks joesal
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Post by montanamuskrat on Oct 27, 2009 0:26:31 GMT -5
Cute little angels and they would look great hanging on a Christmas tree. Great use of sea treasures. Debby and Tom
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 27, 2009 12:24:10 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!!! Tom, I first glued them with some E-6000 epoxy to make the angels. Had to pair up wings and bodies that would fit well at the center and would attain the look I wanted. Then, did the wrap with two 20 g square gold filled wire (cause it's what I had, LOL). Carefully formed the wire around the body, brought the back wires straight up and made the binding for the bail bending over toward the front and using the ends for the head and halo. The second back wire then carefully framed the wings and anchored at the bottom to keep things secure. Finally, a light brushing with Accent Crystal Sparkle Jewelry Glaze that I had laying around. Joesal- Funny, I noticed that these shells had a perfect polish right out of the sea! Nature has the process nailed down, doesn't she? I was able to attain a nice polish by hand using 14,000 and then 50,000 mesh diamond paste though. Not sure what one would use in a tumbler for shells. When you think that shells are calcium based... hmmm, what polish works well with Calcite? Just a thought. Tony W- yep!
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 27, 2009 12:24:49 GMT -5
If anyone would like some shells to try, let me know-- I have a bunch! Make sure you use breathing protection though.
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