itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 20, 2017 12:11:09 GMT -5
I found this while agate hunting in the Robbins range area of SW BC and did a simple groove wrap out of copper to keep it all very simple. The thing about this stone is that it didn't belong anywhere near where it was found and was more than likely lost by someone who traded for, found, or was given it. This is a prime example of a good solid opaque, Fraser river nephrite that was naturally river polished  |
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jun 20, 2017 23:46:28 GMT -5
Wish I could see the photo.
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 21, 2017 2:33:02 GMT -5
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jun 23, 2017 17:46:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. Nice wrap.
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 23, 2017 22:42:14 GMT -5
Thanks, The stone is loose enough that it turns to where it wants to be
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 24, 2017 7:40:48 GMT -5
I like the natural look of the river tumble. Good choice for a wrap.
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 24, 2017 9:36:54 GMT -5
I like the natural look of the river tumble. Good choice for a wrap. thanks, I guess this is where it gets real BOHO; 12g house wiring, stripped, it's oxidizing nicely |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 24, 2017 9:39:28 GMT -5
I like the natural look of the river tumble. Good choice for a wrap. thanks, I guess this is where it gets real BOHO; 12g house wiring, stripped, it's oxidizing nicely Yeah, I noticed the patina. I actually really love copper and how it ages. I even like the green verdigris. I did a piece one time and purposefully did a green patina with salt and ammonia (I think I remembered that right- its been a while.) |
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 24, 2017 10:58:36 GMT -5
thanks, I guess this is where it gets real BOHO; 12g house wiring, stripped, it's oxidizing nicely Yeah, I noticed the patina. I actually really love copper and how it ages. I even like the green verdigris. I did a piece one time and purposefully did a green patina with salt and ammonia (I think I remembered that right- its been a while.) it's not bad if it doesn't get on your clothes, LOL, This hasn't gotten to that point yet but eventually it might but only in the grooves where it doesn't get polished from contact |
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Jun 24, 2017 23:21:07 GMT -5
It has wabi sabi...  Tidy wrapping! |
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jun 25, 2017 2:50:25 GMT -5
It has wabi sabi... Tidy wrapping! Thanks very much the force is strong in this one LOL :-) |
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