amyk
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I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
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Post by amyk on Oct 13, 2016 21:50:50 GMT -5
There is more to do with cabs than wrapping or smithing. These are very addicting to make. Takes a bit of time. But you can really be creative. Don't ever throw away misc. beads. They can be used like this. The photos made the sizes be reversed. The last one is actually the largest with the blue one being the smallest. Rhodocrosite cab.  Denim lapis donut, with lapis and sodalite beads.  2 Bloody basin cabs.  Thanks for looking. Amy |
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Post by vegasjames on Oct 14, 2016 1:34:25 GMT -5
Those are nice. You have a lot more patience than me!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Oct 14, 2016 8:56:27 GMT -5
Talk about "attention to detail"! Very attractive.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 14, 2016 9:31:15 GMT -5
Those are smokin' cool!!!!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Oct 14, 2016 16:17:49 GMT -5
Those are amazing, love the way the bead work complements the stones, about how long does it take to bead one of them??
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 14, 2016 17:05:57 GMT -5
Very pretty! You have a real knack for it. I appreciate all the work that went into those.
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
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Post by amyk on Oct 15, 2016 0:49:16 GMT -5
It takes about 6 - 8 hours total. Not all in one sitting. usually over a week.
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Post by paulshiroma on Oct 15, 2016 1:00:35 GMT -5
These are amazing, Amy. Beautiful pieces.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Oct 15, 2016 8:33:29 GMT -5
Oi keep coming back to look at your work I thick they a very interesting,
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icatz
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Post by icatz on Oct 17, 2016 7:12:40 GMT -5
Are they Soutache? Very nice.
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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
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Post by amyk on Oct 18, 2016 1:29:53 GMT -5
No soutache, Beads and cabs only. I have not tried soutache yet. But I have seen it. I like the bead embroidery better.
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Oct 20, 2016 18:42:40 GMT -5
Those are beautiful..Really nice job and detail...John
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Post by toiv0 on Oct 31, 2016 7:10:42 GMT -5
super work, I can't imagine your patience and dedication.
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barclay
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Post by barclay on Oct 31, 2016 7:20:03 GMT -5
Boy that must take you forever! I have never seen rhodochrosite that dark before, neat.
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
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Post by amyk on Dec 13, 2016 0:04:39 GMT -5
Boy that must take you forever! I have never seen rhodochrosite that dark before, neat. The rhodocrosite is dark because a black fabric foundation is showing through from the back. These take me from 6 to 8 hours each to make. Not all at once as my eyes go buggie after a couple hours of beading. |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 24, 2016 23:32:24 GMT -5
Beautiful work  |
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jeannie
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Post by jeannie on Feb 2, 2017 11:35:27 GMT -5
There is more to do with cabs than wrapping or smithing. These are very addicting to make. Takes a bit of time. But you can really be creative. Don't ever throw away misc. beads. They can be used like this. The photos made the sizes be reversed. The last one is actually the largest with the blue one being the smallest. Rhodocrosite cab. Denim lapis donut, with lapis and sodalite beads. 2 Bloody basin cabs. Thanks for looking. Amy I love your work! I especially like the rhodochrosite one! Gorgeous! |
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nvkermit1512
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Post by nvkermit1512 on Feb 2, 2017 23:47:34 GMT -5
Nice work!
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Feb 3, 2017 15:11:40 GMT -5
They're lovely. I was going to say that I'll move on to beading when I've mastered cabbing and setting, but in fact I have done some beading but have still to master the others!
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