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Post by stoner on Jun 21, 2004 0:57:25 GMT -5
Hi all. Well, now that I started cutting some of the rocks I've found or tumbled, I've opened the door to the next phase of this hobby. This is my first necklace, cut from a piece of Morgan Hill Jasper. Matching earrings are in the works.  Thanks for looking, Ed |
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 21, 2004 1:10:36 GMT -5
Looks good Ed! Nice selection of stones!
What did you use as a chain, or cord?
How did you drill the hole in the stone?
I think its a super piece of jewelry, nice Job!
I'll be waiting to see the earrings.
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Post by stoner on Jun 21, 2004 1:43:20 GMT -5
Hey Banjo. Thanks for the pos. feedback. I went through my wife's jewelry box when she wasn't home and found the chain. Normally, one could get their hands chopped off for doing what I did, but since I gave her the necklace, I got to keep my hands.(besides, she wants the earrings) I used a diamond burr in my regular drill press to drill the hole. I used dop wax to hold the stone still, and used a spray bottle with water to keep water on the burr as I drilled. It did chip a little on the backside, but, as with woodworking, part of the craftmanship is making good on your mistakes. So that's why the top of the necklace is angled back!
later, Ed
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 21, 2004 2:49:06 GMT -5
nice job ed! show us the whole set when you are through.
kim
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Post by donwrob on Jun 21, 2004 7:24:28 GMT -5
That is really nice Ed! Great piece, the line down the middle really makes it. Super job, later, Don
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 21, 2004 9:28:01 GMT -5
hey ED lookin good man how about a closeup of the stone and how you attached it to the stone ,, i have splitrings but sometime the stone is to thick for them to work i could use some new ideas haha so try and crop the stone so i can see how ya did it---nice job --seeya -- john
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Post by creativeminded on Jun 21, 2004 9:43:23 GMT -5
You did a great job on that, keep it up.
Tami
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Post by RiverOtter on Jun 21, 2004 11:32:58 GMT -5
Nice job Ed! I never considered wire-wrapping to replace the jump ring, but that's a great idea. Looking forward to seeing the earrings!
Otter
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 21, 2004 18:33:21 GMT -5
close up required!!!! it's all in the detail...
lovely stone, good thing or you'd be without paws to make more! hands in the jewelry box...tsk, tsk.
KD
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Post by stoner on Jun 21, 2004 22:08:44 GMT -5
Hi all. Thanks for the feedback. When I get the earrings done I'll take an actual photograph and the color and detail will show up much better. I scanned this pic and it did not do it justice at all. Maybe by this weekend.
John, I got the gold wire at Micheal's. It comes in a package and has an eye at one end and you can buy them in different lengths(1/2"-approx 2"). You get about 25/pack. So all I did is put the straight end thru the hole and come back up and wrap in the middle.
Ed
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RiverOtter
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Post by RiverOtter on Jun 21, 2004 23:06:00 GMT -5
Ed I believe you are referring to what is called "eye pins". They come in a silver color also.
Otter
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 21, 2004 23:13:33 GMT -5
ahhhhh cool never thought of those, i seen them befor but dont know why it stuck in my head as only for beading, thats a great idea thanks ED gonna have to get me some hahaha ---seeya--john
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Post by stoner on Jun 22, 2004 0:06:14 GMT -5
Thanks otter. While I was typing that reply I couldn't for the life of me remember the name(memory dump) of those things. Hey John and others who wanted a closer detail, I re-scanned the necklace and brought the color and detail in a little better. Ed  |
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Post by RiverOtter on Jun 22, 2004 22:45:59 GMT -5
Bet that is just beautiful in person. A pic can never do a stone like that justice. Now I really can't wait to see the earrings.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 22, 2004 23:01:19 GMT -5
oh that makes a big difference. really beautiful. where did you get the morgan hill jasper?
kim
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Post by aquababie19 on Jun 23, 2004 13:37:48 GMT -5
cool looking necklace.  i sometimes use eye pins as well instead of jump rings when i do necklaces. i think it makes the drops look a little more intersting. |
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Post by stoner on Jun 24, 2004 0:52:25 GMT -5
Hi all. Rocky, the jasper comes from a small city south of San Jose, Ca called-you guessed it-Morgan Hill. There is a resevoir in the foothills and I had read in a rockhounding Calif. book that there is a lot of jasper and blue/white agate laying around. And they were right. This piece was fist sized and has different colors throughout the rock. It's kinda cool to just walk around and find nice looking rock, pick it up, and not have to pay for it.
Anyway, the earrings are cut from a slab right next where the necklace was cut so they definetly match. I'll post the set when they're done.
Ed
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Post by deepsouth on Jun 28, 2004 4:43:25 GMT -5
Wow Ed , you are on the right track to become a pro. Great job on that necklace.
I too like to see the earrings...make my wife jealous ;D
Jack
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i sometimes use eye pins as well instead of jump rings when i do necklaces. i think it makes the drops look a little more intersting. 
