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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 31, 2011 14:21:14 GMT -5
Made a ring, that is! I had to chide myself in the process & say, "There is just no way you are going to get it perfect on the first try!" because that is what I was trying to do. So here it is. I used sterling coated copper wire & I will be doing this one over again when I get better because I like this stone & it is the only one I have. It was supposed to be a 7, it's closer to 10, it's crooked & the shank is a mess. One thing I did discover is that my pliers really suck, big time & I am looking for another pair of pliers right away, like now!!!!!! A while ago. Don, (dlcgems) what were those pliers you were using in the tutorial you did? OK, here's pics.     Diane, I probably should have tried the adjustable anyway, I would have avoided the size problem! |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 31, 2011 14:24:28 GMT -5
Well you did really well on the first try and I had the same issue with size on my first ring.  Now you will be able to do more of them and the adjustable ring to me is soooo easy compared to the sized rings. |
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Don
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Post by Don on Oct 31, 2011 14:31:24 GMT -5
Donnie, I'd give the adjustable ring a try, it's much easier!, especially when it comes to wrapping the shank.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 31, 2011 14:42:37 GMT -5
Don, what were those pliers you were using. I need to get a different pair. Mine are waaaaaay too short!
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Don
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Post by Don on Oct 31, 2011 14:57:21 GMT -5
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mjflinty
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Post by mjflinty on Oct 31, 2011 15:06:37 GMT -5
Looks like a good learning experience. I'm sure the next attempt will be much nicer!
Michael
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Post by Toad on Oct 31, 2011 15:11:34 GMT -5
You're on your way. Nice work
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 31, 2011 15:28:59 GMT -5
Thank you! The 5"?
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Don
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Post by Don on Oct 31, 2011 15:30:29 GMT -5
you know, I don't remember if they're the 5" or 4.5"....probably the 5". I can check after work today. |
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Post by NDK on Oct 31, 2011 15:41:02 GMT -5
Good effort Donnie, I bet the next one will be perfect!
I plan to try one someday. Maybe this winter when I have more time.
Nate
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stasiak
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Post by stasiak on Oct 31, 2011 20:31:49 GMT -5
Good stuff! I like it!
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Don
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Post by Don on Oct 31, 2011 20:40:58 GMT -5
just double checked Donnie, they're the 5" set.
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Post by christopherl1234 on Oct 31, 2011 22:45:24 GMT -5
Good going Donnie. You gotta start somewhere. I have always wanted to make rings also. Maybe someday I will
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Nov 2, 2011 23:46:43 GMT -5
Thanks for shareing Donnie. great first attempt.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Nov 3, 2011 17:08:30 GMT -5
That ring is wonderful!!!!!!!!!
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Post by drocknut on Nov 3, 2011 19:26:53 GMT -5
WTG Donnie, I haven't even attempted a ring so you're way ahead of me (as usual). It looks beautiful.
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