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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 18, 2011 4:37:13 GMT -5
Hi I had a go at this plate work at my silversmithing class I realy enjoyed doing this one I had a practice on a piece of Copper plate first  A Celtic cross made out of 3 circles of 1.5mm square wire (2 cut in 1/2 and the other cut into 1/4 's ) Easy to cut out BUT to get them soldered in the corect place Well thats another matter  Another photo of the opal Bracelet after redo - - - cleaning up and engraving  A close up of opals  Coments good or - - - - Chalenging welcome Thanks for looking Jack Yorkshire uk |
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Post by NatureNut on Nov 18, 2011 6:24:07 GMT -5
Oh wow, excellent work Jack! I would say your skills with metals are precious. ;D Jo
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 18, 2011 7:44:35 GMT -5
Jack that is some beautiful work!
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Post by Toad on Nov 18, 2011 14:36:30 GMT -5
I like your work.
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Post by tntmom on Nov 18, 2011 14:45:47 GMT -5
Those are wonderful Jack!!!!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 19, 2011 5:02:24 GMT -5
Thanks All for your remarks , I keep trying
I wish I had started out on this craft earlier in life , my eyes and big thumbs dont always work together these days ! :-)
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Nov 19, 2011 8:14:19 GMT -5
The cross is sumpn else. How ya got it too come out so even is beyond me. Later Clyde
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steveo
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Post by steveo on Nov 19, 2011 8:53:31 GMT -5
That is very good work, very nice. Really like the blue Opals.
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Post by connrock on Nov 20, 2011 8:41:58 GMT -5
VERY nice pieces and work Jack!
The Celtic cross must have been fun soldering! LOL
As I recently said to Tony Waterer in an email,,,,,
You pick up a microscopic piece of solder and ask it to have a nice slow waltz with you,,,,,
When the bad starts playing the solder insists on doing the Polka in double time and you just can not keep up with it! LOL
Great job!
connrock
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lisatech
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Post by lisatech on Nov 21, 2011 7:16:54 GMT -5
I love the celtic cross - I would like to take a silver smithing class but they are not offered locally :-( so I just putter on my own... There is something so amazing about silver and the torch!
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Simon
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Post by Simon on Nov 23, 2011 12:30:15 GMT -5
;D Sterling effort jack. ;D
I really do like what you've done with the bracelet, I also know how hard soldering of any kind is, that cross is cool as.
I also like the earring and pendant set.
Simon
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Post by BuiltonRock on Nov 23, 2011 15:41:10 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by frane on Nov 23, 2011 19:34:15 GMT -5
Your work never disappoints Jack! They are all great!
Fran
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steelandstone
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Post by steelandstone on Nov 30, 2011 7:12:02 GMT -5
Looking good Jack,
I think you did a great job on all of them. I feel your pain with the cross.
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colliel82
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Post by colliel82 on Nov 30, 2011 17:58:29 GMT -5
I really like the cross. They are all wonderful, but the cross is my favorite.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Dec 1, 2011 3:15:45 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the comments
Yes the Celtic cross came out ok
To set up I used a small circle of 1/2" steel pipe in the center when first soldering together, it was the exact size then placed the rest round it,I had all sorts of Ideas of wiring it together but in the end it was a simple steel ring center and set up by eye,
The top ends do go over the cross sides so you can file the ends (after soldering ) and get a sharp point which enhances the design
(Its the same idea as when making a square or rectangle I always use 4 pieces so you can cut/ file off the excess and get the joints dead square )
jack
Yorkshire uk
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RickN
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Post by RickN on Dec 1, 2011 16:43:56 GMT -5
Neat way of making that Celtic cross. Will have to try it.
RickN
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