herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Nov 12, 2012 16:51:05 GMT -5
Well I've been taking metalsmithing class, but the teacher was out of town last week and i wanted to try to get my gift for my wife done or close to done. Everything went well until i tried to etch the whole thing before i put a black patina on it. The acid dissolved the bezel. Oh well i learned a lot and it has a sort of "rugged decay" thing going on.  The back  |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Nov 12, 2012 16:55:17 GMT -5
Oops! thats what learning is all about  its a cool pendant even if it has been eaten in a few spots |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2012 18:10:01 GMT -5
I like it. It looks ancient.
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Post by RockIt2Me on Nov 12, 2012 18:19:57 GMT -5
Yep...I etch prior to any soldering. I will tape the area where the bezel goes so it will be perfectly intact to make the fit flush for soldering.
What are you using to etch?
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Post by herchenx on Nov 12, 2012 19:41:19 GMT -5
I used ferric chloride
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Post by talkingstones on Nov 12, 2012 19:49:04 GMT -5
Actually, John, I think it goes well with the stone. Sometimes our blunders make the piece and I kinda think that's what happened here. I like it!
Cathy
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Post by herchenx on Nov 12, 2012 20:23:01 GMT -5
Thanks Cathy
I actually wanted it to look like this, but enough of the bezel is gone that it won't hold the stone well and it could snag.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2012 20:47:13 GMT -5
I thought silver was one of the things that acid would not touch. My lesson for the day. I hope you can get it straightened out without starting all over.
Jim
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Post by Pat on Nov 12, 2012 21:26:17 GMT -5
Hang onto the silver. You can use it for casting, or you can make balls out of it.
It looks like the bezel does not meet end to end at the top. Did you do that on purpose? I like the look a lot.
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Post by herchenx on Nov 12, 2012 22:27:46 GMT -5
Oh it isn't silver, I used copper. I was seeing copper jewelry with a nice satin black patina so i thought I'd use some and lightly wax it to keep it from staining skin.
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Post by hulagrub on Nov 12, 2012 22:29:33 GMT -5
Google up saltwater etching for your next try, it is probably a lot less corrosive. Fatsister taught us at our rock club and it works!
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Post by herchenx on Nov 12, 2012 22:29:46 GMT -5
Pat, the bezel was a perfect fit all the way around the stone until the acid ate it.
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Post by roy on Nov 13, 2012 0:22:58 GMT -5
john other than the mishap with the acid you metal work looks great!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2012 13:13:00 GMT -5
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Post by drocknut on Nov 13, 2012 13:21:10 GMT -5
That's too bad although it does look cool.
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Post by RockIt2Me on Nov 13, 2012 13:28:47 GMT -5
John: With Ferric Chloride or salt water etching, an oil based paint pen or blue tape can act as a resist. I just find it easier to etch, then solder. These were done with a paint pen.  |
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Post by herchenx on Nov 13, 2012 20:01:55 GMT -5
Thanks again all
Scott, i planned on using liver of sulfur, but wanted to etch the metal surface first so it would take better.
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Post by herchenx on Nov 13, 2012 20:02:57 GMT -5
Nancie, is that silver? Those are very nice.
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Post by talkingstones on Nov 13, 2012 20:14:50 GMT -5
So at the end of this class are you going to write us a tutorial? There are those of us who are not fortunate enough to have classes in such things available you know.... Just sayin.... :-)
Cathy
PS... And notfurnuthin butt...there are enough of you guys on here that do this that you could make it a collaborative effort! (Nod's as good as a wink you know.....)
Cathy
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Post by gr on Nov 13, 2012 20:24:22 GMT -5
Thats what learning is all about John. Now ya know what not to do right
The stone is awesome!
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