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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 19, 2010 15:46:22 GMT -5
Hi all, Dedicated to Tom Kuzia
Who started me of on the silversmithing road I Just finished this off 1 --- Top view  2--- side view  3 --- Bottom View  made from 1.5mm square wire , Gallery strip round the stone ring 3mm X 1.5mm in Sterling Silver This monster has taken a while to work out Bought by the ladies husband who died 2 years ago she hadnt found anyone to mount the stone, so I said I would mount it,(I wished I hadnt many times) this is the 3rd attemp it has come out not to bad Comments greatfully receved Jack Yorkshire UK |
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abuelito
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Post by abuelito on Jun 19, 2010 16:05:25 GMT -5
sir jack,thats a very great work,i commend you on your talent,,,be good ab
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 19, 2010 17:16:27 GMT -5
Whoowee! Great work borne out of talent and perseverance.
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Post by frane on Jun 19, 2010 18:51:54 GMT -5
I have looked that ring over carefully and all I can say is you have done one fantastic job! That lady will love it! It was well worth all of your extra effort and it is really an accomplishment to be proud of!
Fran
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Post by moondragon on Jun 19, 2010 21:24:53 GMT -5
Yes sirree:) Very nice job and I can see where this whole design could have caused some problems but
you hung in there and wah-lah a beautiful ring that is custom made and very special:)
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Gem'n I
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Post by Gem'n I on Jun 20, 2010 11:31:07 GMT -5
Nice work...way to stick with it...paid off handsomely!!!
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Jun 20, 2010 15:20:13 GMT -5
"ATTA BOY" That is how it is done. Tom has been a great influence on my work also
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Post by sitnwrap on Jun 20, 2010 19:47:59 GMT -5
That ring is a beauty. What a wonderful thing you have done for that woman. Whatever the first 2 attempts looked like, the third is obviously a charm. Beautiful craftsmanship.
WTG for you and kudos to Tom for the inspiration he has given many to raise their own levels. Mine included.
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Post by superioragates on Jun 20, 2010 21:12:22 GMT -5
WOW..................................................!!!!
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 20, 2010 21:28:24 GMT -5
Ohh I love it, I really like the bezel wire on that setting, it looks like a bugger to set you did an awesome job, you should be proud and she will be thrilled!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 21, 2010 0:33:32 GMT -5
Beautiful ring!
Tom is not only a very skillful and tallented man, but he is also willing to share his know-how with others.
Adrian
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 21, 2010 4:21:58 GMT -5
Hi All,
Very many thanks for all the comments and through them inspiration to continue your the tops!! or as my kids would say" RTH Rocks"
Yes the design came out of a way to hold the gallery strip, the stone is about 1mm above the ring
Thank you so very much on to the next
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 21, 2010 4:28:04 GMT -5
Hi Adrian,
Thanks,
yes Tom has been a great help and shares his ideas freely as you do also, and others on RTH that is what makes RTH so good for everyone
It is a mecca of inspiration and fresh new ideas
Were on this earth such a short time let us help each othe as much as we can,
Jack Yorkshire uk
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Post by connrock on Jun 21, 2010 7:36:46 GMT -5
Well John after a lot of thinking and planing you turned out another thing of beauty!!
I know you worked on this design for a long time and it was well worth the effort!
I am truly honored that you dedicated this ring to me for getting you started out in your silver work but all it took was a little nudge from me and off you went!!
Just think,,,,,,,,,,,there's a whole bunch of us here who not too long ago couldn't even polish a rock in a tumbler!!
God Bless,,,,
connrock
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jun 21, 2010 23:23:08 GMT -5
What a fantastic dedication, and beautiful smithing!
It's great to see so many people worldwide sharing knowledge on a hobby we all love.
Nate
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 25, 2010 17:13:37 GMT -5
Thanks Nate And Tom
Jack Yorkshire
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Post by rockmanken on Jun 25, 2010 19:10:11 GMT -5
Thought I had posted on this. Fantastic work. Love the way you did the bezel and doubled the shank to raise the stone to accomodate the depth.
Ken
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 27, 2010 3:59:31 GMT -5
Thanks Ken
I Used Gallery strip for the bezel suround even so , it was quite a challenge
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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