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Post by fernwood on Sept 5, 2016 7:58:03 GMT -5
Some simple wraps from the Specular Hematite I received from Rob. The bails still need some adjusting, but otherwise they should be ready to go. Nothing fancy here, as I did not want to distract from the beauty of the stones. More functional that decorative. Some of the material broke apart easily with a small chisel and hammer. Other was too hard. Could easily shape the material with a metal file. I used a spray jewelry sealant on the stones. It darkened them some, but the sparkle remains. Looking forward to working more with this material. It exceeded my expectations.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 5, 2016 12:56:28 GMT -5
Very cool and sparkly.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 15:09:21 GMT -5
Ever wear one of those?
Seems like the rough stone would hurt.
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Post by fernwood on Sept 6, 2016 21:21:02 GMT -5
Yes, have been wearing the first one I made (not pictured) next to my skin for a couple weeks. The clear coat makes the surface smooth to the skin. Had to try that before making more. But thanks for the question.
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Post by MrP on Sept 7, 2016 4:14:12 GMT -5
Ever wear one of those? Seems like the rough stone would hurt. @shotgunner I have cabbed this material and it is very smooth after cabbing. My bride wears hers all the time.......................MrP |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 11:13:21 GMT -5
Ever wear one of those? Seems like the rough stone would hurt. @shotgunner I have cabbed this material and it is very smooth after cabbing. My bride wears hers all the time.......................MrP Yes, i see. My query is due to the rough chips used in the OP wraps. Looks like a torture device to me. clear coats saves the day it seems. |
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Post by ubermenehune on Sept 8, 2016 19:20:22 GMT -5
If you toss 'em in a tumbler, the jagged edges round out fairly quickly.
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Post by fernwood on Sept 13, 2016 22:26:46 GMT -5
Sold those and then some. Took the warning of shotgunner and had everyone who purchased put one on before purchasing. Had some people who looked first and moved on. When they came back to purchase, all were gone. Have 12 custom orders I am working on. Yes, the filing and clear coat does wonders. A lot of people here prefer the rough, natural look over a tumbled appearance.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 13, 2016 22:55:48 GMT -5
Cha Ching!
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