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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2010 16:31:56 GMT -5
Mother's Day gift for my mummy. ;D Cabochon polished by Dennis.....Peridot in Manganese (mom's birthstone is Peridot). Chain mail done by myself.  This material is amazing with lots of silvery sparkles. Backlit, I will let the photo speak for itself.  Thanks for looking, Shannon |
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Post by wyobrian on May 9, 2010 17:07:14 GMT -5
BEAUTIFUL job by both of you!!!
Brian
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Post by spokanetim on May 9, 2010 17:18:22 GMT -5
Great work, that chain mail looks like you need some very nimble fingers. Is it glued around the pendent?
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Post by rockrookie on May 9, 2010 17:31:23 GMT -5
Beautiful !!
great teamwork !!
--paul
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Post by NatureNut on May 9, 2010 19:24:13 GMT -5
Beautiful work you two... even more beautifully given from the heart.  Jo |
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Post by NDK on May 9, 2010 21:32:00 GMT -5
Just looking at the chainmail makes my hands hurt! That is one outstanding piece of work you 2! I would also like to know how that cab is held in there.
Thanks,
Nate
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Post by superioragates on May 9, 2010 21:57:20 GMT -5
Oh wow shan....simply gorgeous !!
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Post by adrian65 on May 9, 2010 22:52:56 GMT -5
It's so beautiful, Shannon! I am sure your mom is enchanted by this gift.
Adrian
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2010 0:42:40 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! Mom loved it.....when I told her I needed her to take it off so that I could get a few photos, she thought I meant that I was keeping it for a few days. She refused, you should have seen the look on her face LOL. "No no no mom, just a quick couple of photos and you can have it back."
This particular weave creates a shallow channel in which the cab sits, no glue necessary. However, this was such a fine small chain (22 gauge) that I used a bit of water clear epoxy as a safeguard against the cab popping out.
Chain mail is VERY time consuming especially when working with fine jewelry sized jump rings (mainly 22 and 24 gauge...or even smaller) but I do enjoy it.
Thanks again for the comments,
Shannon
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Post by bobby1 on May 10, 2010 0:47:40 GMT -5
Terrific cooperative piece. Super cab, super duper metal work, super, super duper combination.
Bob
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Post by Bejewelme on May 10, 2010 7:18:33 GMT -5
Dang Shannon! That is just beautiful, I am glad you took the pic in the light so we could see the green color in that. You go girl, Dennis got there and he has you working, I love it!!!! The thought of working those jump rings, raises my blood pressure, LOL.
Simply stunning and I bet she loved it!
Amber
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Post by nancyid on May 10, 2010 10:07:40 GMT -5
Wow, that is beautifu!!!!!
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Post by frane on May 12, 2010 7:57:49 GMT -5
Shan, you did a fantastic job on the chainmail and Dennis, excellent shine! You two make a great team!
Fran
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Post by stonesthatrock on May 12, 2010 10:09:38 GMT -5
wow thats beautiful..... great job. I will be your mommy. lol
mary ann
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Post by Tonyterner on May 12, 2010 20:10:18 GMT -5
That is really stunning. No wonder your mom didn't want to give it back. You two do great work together.
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Post by mrscatmandewe on May 12, 2010 21:25:01 GMT -5
Wow Shannon that outstanding. Love the green. Sweet job you 2! See ya soon..........Chris
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Post by Tony W on May 13, 2010 0:56:22 GMT -5
That is great Shan! I'm so glad you still have good eyes, lol. I tried some mail on occasion but after a while everything just blurs over Do glue in the stone...just don't want any chance of knocking it out. I made myself an opal ring with a stone I dearly love, but when I wore it I kept knocking it on everything...I can't wear it now until I pull the stone out of the bezel and super glue it in, 'cause I'd hate to lose it. Or just not wear it unless I get dressed up .... so I'm staying out of trouble...like once every 5 years or so, lol. T |
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