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tomcloss
starting to spend too much on rocks

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A long time coming Nov 1, 2010 21:56:52 GMT -5

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Post by tomcloss on Nov 1, 2010 21:56:52 GMT -5

Well it wasn't long ago I joined this board and I was just tumbling. One thing lead to another and this hobby seems to morph. Now I'm wire wrapping silversmithing, making gem trees and making Jewelry. I know I don't post my stuff often. I guess I'm just to lazy to get the camera out. Well I took some pictures today of a few things to show how far I've come.

Biggs set in silver

Wire Wrap (My wife did. he he he I'm slowly getting her addicted) I did the stone.

Unknown Jasper set in silver (This was one of my first silver pieces)

I have a new gem tree design I recently did I'll try and post Wednesday when I can take a photo of it.

Now that I have a full work shop set up in the basement I'll try and post more pics.

Tom

drjo fully equipped rock polisher Honduran Opal & DIY Nut Member since May 2008 Posts: 1,581	A long time coming Nov 2, 2010 9:36:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drjo on Nov 2, 2010 9:36:52 GMT -5 Good work! It doesn't take long to get this addiction fueled up does it?! ;D WARNING !!!!! If you value your sanity DON'T try Opals!! Dr Joe .
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catskillrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2008 Posts: 1,270	A long time coming Nov 2, 2010 11:02:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catskillrocks on Nov 2, 2010 11:02:36 GMT -5 Way to go, Tom. Even your first piece (picture #3) isn't bad. The Biggs set in silver is beautiful. Keep on posting & keep your wife ~~addicted~~ I mean helping you in this hobby! Don
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	A long time coming Nov 3, 2010 17:09:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Nov 3, 2010 17:09:58 GMT -5 Tom, you are doing a great job! I love your silver work and the wrap your wife did is great! Love the cabs too! Keep posting, we all love to see your work! Fran

rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	A long time coming Nov 4, 2010 19:09:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Nov 4, 2010 19:09:00 GMT -5 Beautiful !!!! --paul
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firewalker45 freely admits to licking rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 929	A long time coming Nov 6, 2010 18:22:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firewalker45 on Nov 6, 2010 18:22:41 GMT -5 Great stone and silver work and your wife does nice work with wrapping. Also it was a pleasure meeting you and your wife at the Mid Mich rock show today! Keep posting!! Do as I say, not as I do. lol Daniel

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	A long time coming Nov 7, 2010 18:26:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 7, 2010 18:26:39 GMT -5 Awesome stuff, but the wire work by your wife is amazing!! Beautiful cabs too
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