nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 19, 2010 12:05:42 GMT -5
Here is my Moon (moonstone) Over Owyhee. It has things wrong with it  But lessons have been learned from it. They are not real obvious, I don't think, and if I didn't tell you, you probably wouldn't notice . . .however I am going to tell. First I could have done a better job setting the stones, but after I did that I noticed that I either missed soldering a couple of ring closures on the bezel connecting rings or didn't get them soldiered well. So I tried to fix that with the stones in, didn't succeed and in the process soldered a connecting ring to another. Also darkened areas on the stones. Ho-hum, I'll call it a practice run ;D ![]() nwileystudios.com/rocks/moon over 1.jpg[/img]  |
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Post by tkrueger3 on Mar 19, 2010 12:19:49 GMT -5
Dang, Nancy, that's terrific! It's WAY more advanced than the simple one I'm in the middle of attempting - very impressive!
Tom
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Post by Toad on Mar 19, 2010 13:49:47 GMT -5
Looks great to me. Now you learned something for the next one.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Mar 19, 2010 19:44:06 GMT -5
I think it's fantastic too. I also love your stamp on the back, Nancy!
Nate
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Mar 19, 2010 22:25:07 GMT -5
Wow! I am impressed! Looks good. I want to learn how to do some of that kind of work also. Keep it up!!
Mike
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Mar 19, 2010 23:23:10 GMT -5
where did you get the stamp?
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nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 20, 2010 10:10:29 GMT -5
where did you get the stamp? I made it. I have been stamping directly on the back but forgot to do it this time, already had the bezel soldered on. So I just stamped a small piece of silver and soldered that on. I have a problem with remembering these days and jump in too quick with things before thinking everything through  |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Mar 20, 2010 10:40:35 GMT -5
Looks good! Donnie
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on Mar 20, 2010 11:47:45 GMT -5
Nica necklace Nancy. Good job.
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 20, 2010 14:33:04 GMT -5
Really great work Nancy. I like how the shape of the combination of stones looks. Also like the leather with the Owyhee. Jo
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Post by stonesthatrock on Mar 22, 2010 13:26:30 GMT -5
you made that?  ?? wow !!!!!!!!!! looks like something in the high class gallery. mary ann |
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 23, 2010 10:15:14 GMT -5
Nancy that is a stunning piece, you made cabs that flow so well and the moonstone compliments the Owyee perfectly, love the rings and the leather, I think it is a stunning piece, very ornate and labor intensive I am sure! Wear that with pride! I like your little stamp!
Amber
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nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 23, 2010 21:25:12 GMT -5
you made that? ?? wow !!!!!!!!!! looks like something in the high class gallery. mary ann Wow Mary Ann  that is the best compliment I've ever gotten! Thanks ;D |
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But lessons have been learned from it. They are not real obvious, I don't think, and if I didn't tell you, you probably wouldn't notice . . .however I am going to tell. First I could have done a better job setting the stones, but after I did that I noticed that I either missed soldering a couple of ring closures on the bezel connecting rings or didn't get them soldiered well. So I tried to fix that with the stones in, didn't succeed and in the process soldered a connecting ring to another. Also darkened areas on the stones. Ho-hum, I'll call it a practice run ;D
