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Jul 11, 2010 20:42:08 GMT -5
Post by Bejewelme on Jul 11, 2010 20:42:08 GMT -5
Well I have been liking the silver, and was asked to submit some work for an annual calendar by the PMC Guild, but we are struggling with photos so going to have to wait on that, the pictures just do not show the shiny silver, we are so frustrated. But you get the idea! Any photographic help is appreciated, we have the tent, the tripod and still the pics are terrible.  Liver of sulpher with 3 cz's.  Ocean jasper cab I made with smokey quartz  Bamboo frame with Australian opal  This is actually shiny silver with a clear cz in the center.  White fiber optic glass with white beads  Cobalta Calcite-got a piece of this at a show, the man said he never saw any with the hot pink veining, I loved it, but it is small.  Blue resin with aquamarine and blue patina  Aquamarine rough with set sapphire  Pink mixed media, pink sapphire, pearlx resin and rose quartz, I love this piece it just makes me happy  Palm leaf ring, well the first ring I made was too big, this is too small so maybe the 3rd time is a charm! Enjoy!! Amber |
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Silver
Jul 11, 2010 21:54:51 GMT -5
Post by spicer m on Jul 11, 2010 21:54:51 GMT -5
WOW
You are realy getting good at PMC. They are all Beauties!!
Mike
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Silver
Jul 11, 2010 22:30:31 GMT -5
Post by drocknut on Jul 11, 2010 22:30:31 GMT -5
Wow, they are all gorgeous although the blue resin with blue patina is my favorite. You are really good at the PMC. Hope you can get some good photos to submit to the calendar, it would be really cool.
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Silver
Jul 11, 2010 22:31:55 GMT -5
Post by NatureNut on Jul 11, 2010 22:31:55 GMT -5
I'm sure you already know how to do this, but maybe the pic thing could be the white balance setting on your camera? The pics seem better with the white background and more yellow with the tan background. Hmmm... just a thought.
Wow, you are really doing super with these. Are you making those scalloped bezels out of the PMC as part of the piece and then pushing them to set the stones? That's what it looks like and that's pretty neat! The ring is super cool. You won't be the first to keep at it til you get it right, that's for sure. Great job with these Amber! Jo
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Silver
Jul 11, 2010 23:08:19 GMT -5
Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 11, 2010 23:08:19 GMT -5
Dang, Amber, your PMC skills are outstanding! But what really impresses me the most is your design talent. The designs in all of these are just amazing! I'd expect to see items like this in a regular jewelry store, not in a hobby forum! Doggoned impressive.
Tom
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Silver
Jul 11, 2010 23:22:16 GMT -5
Post by WarrenA on Jul 11, 2010 23:22:16 GMT -5
"ATTA GIRL" looking good now are you going to sell these items?
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Silver
Jul 12, 2010 11:42:21 GMT -5
Post by Bejewelme on Jul 12, 2010 11:42:21 GMT -5
Jo:
To set the stones, the PMC base piece is done and then I use regular fine silver bezel material, either scalloped or straight, although I find the scalloped easier to work, I then use a special oil paste which contains silver and smells like gasoline and close the end and attach it to the bottom then fire again, then when done I have to set the stone just like regular silver smithing, it is pretty labor intensive making the pieces with my cabs, they have fine silver bezel cups but in such small sizes, like the rose quartz on, that I had to attach and then set the stone.
Jo- the white was outside with my dishtowel, the tan was actually a white leather bust in the light tent, I swear the pics in the light tent are worse, Tony makes fun of my dishtowel pics, but for whatever reason they seem better, LOL
Warren-yes I am hoping to sell some of these, we are trying to get into some juried shows, I think due to price, not a lot of people are working the silver clay, so it is not something you see all the time, which should help.
Thanks,
Amber
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Silver
Jul 12, 2010 11:54:01 GMT -5
Post by NatureNut on Jul 12, 2010 11:54:01 GMT -5
Wow, that is fascinating. You go Girl!
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Silver
Jul 12, 2010 14:25:38 GMT -5
Post by frane on Jul 12, 2010 14:25:38 GMT -5
 Just better and better! These are really beautiful Amber! Good luck with the photos. I never can get the hang of it. When I finally get one color to come out right, my blues will wash out or look black. Greens will be off. It is so frustrating! I think these will sell well! Fran
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Silver
Jul 12, 2010 17:27:23 GMT -5
Post by Toad on Jul 12, 2010 17:27:23 GMT -5
Great work, Amber.
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Silver
Jul 12, 2010 18:25:53 GMT -5
Post by rons on Jul 12, 2010 18:25:53 GMT -5
HAVE YOU TRIED USING WHITE SIDE BOARDS AND OVER HEAD
AND USING YOUR LIGHT AT THEM INSTEAD OF YOUR ITEM.YOU ARE REAL CLOSE TO GREAT PICS..NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT YOUR DOING JUST SUGGESTING..YOU CAN MOVE THE BOARDS IN AND OUT TO GET THE EFFECT YOUR LOOKING FOR....JUST MY :2cents: :2cents: :2cents: :2cents:
GREAT WORK... AND HAVE A SUPER DAY
RON
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Silver
Jul 13, 2010 8:36:05 GMT -5
Post by sitnwrap on Jul 13, 2010 8:36:05 GMT -5
Amber, your artistic ability is just WOW! That blue resin with aquamarine is my fav but your happy one IS a lot of fun to look at.
Just my 2cents but I think your white background shows the pendants beautifully.
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Silver
Jul 13, 2010 11:27:20 GMT -5
Post by gemhunter on Jul 13, 2010 11:27:20 GMT -5
;D Hi Amber. Boy those are beautiful designs. Just coming off vacation and trying to smith some jewelry. I really need to post some pics.  You are asking for help in getting the silver to show correctly. I am not sure what light your using, they may be out of balance, or it could be tungsten lighting. I would look at that first. You might try filtering your flash through a soft light, or the side of a milk jug, just the plastic, you could cut it off. I would go to a photo shop and check into filters for your lights, or some help on balancing the lights. If I can find any info I will get back to you. Maybe show a picture of your light set up. Take Care, Ed |
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Silver
Jul 13, 2010 19:10:48 GMT -5
Post by Tonyterner on Jul 13, 2010 19:10:48 GMT -5
You are doing some great work and I get the bonus of sitting there watching you make it. |
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Silver
Jul 13, 2010 20:13:02 GMT -5
Post by NDK on Jul 13, 2010 20:13:02 GMT -5
You have great skills in this Amber. These are all fantastic. And if the pix are a little off, I can only imagine what they look like for real!
I especially like the pink happy one, the blue one, ant the first one.
Nate
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Silver
Jul 14, 2010 0:23:05 GMT -5
Post by superioragates on Jul 14, 2010 0:23:05 GMT -5
Man, those are sure purty!
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Silver
Jul 21, 2010 21:12:56 GMT -5
Post by jean on Jul 21, 2010 21:12:56 GMT -5
You are extremely talented in both the design and execution of your pieces. It would not surprise me if you do very well marketing your work. Good luck.
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Silver
Jul 21, 2010 22:55:42 GMT -5
Post by Roller on Jul 21, 2010 22:55:42 GMT -5
wow those are really nice amber .... good stuff there ...my advice for the pictures is find a photography forum and Iam sure you will a ton of answers in no time ....
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Silver
Jul 21, 2010 23:39:44 GMT -5
Post by adrian65 on Jul 21, 2010 23:39:44 GMT -5
Amber, your jewelry style is so well defined and so beautiful!
Adrian
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Silver
Jul 22, 2010 22:40:50 GMT -5
Post by wyobrian on Jul 22, 2010 22:40:50 GMT -5
Fantastic job Amber
Brian
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Just better and better! These are really beautiful Amber!
You are asking for help in getting the silver to show correctly.
