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skystone
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todays project Jul 26, 2011 22:37:22 GMT -5

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Post by skystone on Jul 26, 2011 22:37:22 GMT -5

Staying with the coral & turquoise that I've been working with lately. I made this pendant today. I really like the technique that I came up with for securing the coral. It gives me so much more freedom than bezel setting. I can use the natural undulations & freeform beauty of the coral. I've included a picture after I did the soldering. For those interested in doing this technique. So you can see how I bend the ends then solder. I did need to move the 1/2 round pieces a little after first soldering. But just a little reheat move them over & all's right with the world. Did leave a little clean up on the solder though. I ended up cutting the stone differently than I show in the first pic. I decided to get a bit more "fancy" & add the leaf & flower on this one. I think it gives it a bit more organic look & flow. I like the way it turned out going over the coral & turquoise.Hope you like it & thanks for looking.
Mike

tntmom has started giving rock gifts Member since August 2009 Posts: 3,500	todays project Jul 26, 2011 22:49:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tntmom on Jul 26, 2011 22:49:31 GMT -5 Gosh darn it, I have run out of things to say on your threads. I love your work, you already know that. What I didn't want to do is say "Outstanding as usual". But..... you left me no choice.
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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	todays project Jul 26, 2011 23:48:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Jul 26, 2011 23:48:11 GMT -5 now that truley is a amazing piece
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amyk fully equipped rock polisher I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper. Member since January 2010 Posts: 1,331	todays project Jul 27, 2011 0:00:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amyk on Jul 27, 2011 0:00:31 GMT -5 Absolutely beautiful. very creative. You are a true artist.
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Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	todays project Jul 27, 2011 0:07:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Jul 27, 2011 0:07:31 GMT -5 Really nice work.
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tanyafrench driving up their electric bill Great Grandson, Next Generation Rockhound! Member since May 2010 Posts: 2,229	todays project Jul 27, 2011 7:34:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tanyafrench on Jul 27, 2011 7:34:55 GMT -5 Yes, I agree with all the others that is one outstanding piece. Spectacular artistry! Tanya
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rocpup spending too much on rocks Pink Limb Iris Member since March 2011 Posts: 465	todays project Jul 27, 2011 9:52:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocpup on Jul 27, 2011 9:52:38 GMT -5 Really inspiring. Makes me think I should get off my butt. Very educational and fantastic presentation. Don
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TByrd fully equipped rock polisher Have you performed your random act of kindness? Member since December 2010 Posts: 1,350	todays project Jul 27, 2011 10:41:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TByrd on Jul 27, 2011 10:41:36 GMT -5 Gosh darn awesome!!!!!!
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aimeesrockworks spending too much on rocks I really do look like my avatar... it kinda freaks me out. Member since December 2010 Posts: 458	todays project Jul 27, 2011 11:40:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aimeesrockworks on Jul 27, 2011 11:40:54 GMT -5 Wonderful flow on the design, just fabulous. Thanks also for posting pictures of the various stages... I'm always so darn curious about the 'middle ground'!!

skystone
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Member since April 2011
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todays project Jul 27, 2011 13:04:13 GMT -5

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Post by skystone on Jul 27, 2011 13:04:13 GMT -5

Thank you all for your kind comments. I do enjoy making pendants like this. This one had it's own reguirements. As you can see the fit to the piece of silver was rather tight. The placement of the pieces had to me pretty much "right on" to fit. I just let the design "grow" as I worked on it. First the coral & silver. Then cut the stone. Ok too plain add the silver "pearls' ok? Well? How about a leaf & flower? Hey that works! There are a couple of things I'd do different now that it's done. But then I'm almost never completely sattisfied with a piece. I guess that's the way you need to be. In order to improve & grow in your art. I'll be going to Sedona Az. in a couple of weeks. I think I'm going to try & talk to a couple of galleries over there. To see if I can get something going. Been thinking of opening an Artfire account or maybe etsy? Gotta start selling some to be able to afford the expence of the silver. It's over $40 oz these days. Of course the coral was $50 ox & this turquoise was $150 Lb. So it's not a cheap hobby LOL.
Mike

Haleysdream has rocks in the head K-9 unit Rock Hounds Member since January 2010 Posts: 654	todays project Jul 27, 2011 21:21:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Haleysdream on Jul 27, 2011 21:21:32 GMT -5 Awesome , fantastic , beautiful , creative , darn right cool! Nancy
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