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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 11:53:34 GMT -5
My stainless steel wire came in and I wasted no time finishing this. I did it 3 times to get it just how I wanted it. I love it! I would wear it and my daughter tried to talk me out of it for herself, too. So, I am calling it unisex even though I made it with a man in mind. The chain is bad ass. It's from Rio and made in Germany. It is a stainless steel 20" 5.4mm box chain. The cab is real thin so not too heavy. I only had to use 3 wires. Stainless is a biotch to work with and my hands are sire, but I think it was worth it. tela-formosa-damascus-steel-mans-necklace-handmade-wire-wrapped-stainless-steel (12):  tela-formosa-damascus-steel-mans-necklace-handmade-wire-wrapped-stainless-steel (11):  tela-formosa-damascus-steel-mans-necklace-handmade-wire-wrapped-stainless-steel (10):  tela-formosa-damascus-steel-mans-necklace-handmade-wire-wrapped-stainless-steel (9):  |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Apr 3, 2018 11:59:46 GMT -5
Sweet! If I wore jewelry, that would be one to have.
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Post by MsAli on Apr 3, 2018 12:01:55 GMT -5
BADA$$ for sure!!
It can definitely go both ways
Good choice with the SS
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Post by gmitch067 on Apr 3, 2018 12:02:39 GMT -5
Beautiful necklace Tela! I do not wear any jewelry myself, but see the allure in wearing one like that.
Glenn
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Apr 3, 2018 12:02:40 GMT -5
That is really nice. The stainless wire looks great with it. I always compare my psilomelane cabs to damascus steel. Very similar patterns.
Do you think the stainless looks much different then sterling with patina?
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 12:07:20 GMT -5
That is really nice. The stainless wire looks great with it. I always compare my psilomelane cabs to damascus steel. Very similar patterns. Do you think the stainless looks much different then sterling with patina? Chuck Yeah, it does look like psilomelane or black malachite. Yes, there is a difference in the looks. It's not as obvious until you put them together. The silver has a softer look and the patina doesn't get as black. The steel is more metallic looking and blue- steely blue.  |
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Post by spiritstone on Apr 3, 2018 12:12:36 GMT -5
The whole piece is BadAss! Chances being I would wear it if I had it. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 3, 2018 12:18:44 GMT -5
I'd say it is gorgeous, but that's probably not what a guy would want to hear, lol. I'll go with BadAss, too!
Great job on the wrap, and love the box chain. It works perfect!
Tela, was the Damascus any less messy to work with than the psilomelane?
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 12:29:04 GMT -5
I'd say it is gorgeous, but that's probably not what a guy would want to hear, lol. I'll go with BadAss, too! Great job on the wrap, and love the box chain. It works perfect! Tela, was the Damascus any less messy to work with than the psilomelane? I actually bought that cab. I paid a fortune but I had to have it. I did buy a blank to try it myself. I had the less-than-brillaint idea to preform it with a jewelers saw. Uh, no. I need to figure the best way to cut it and then I'll cab it. It's really nice and a bargain for 50. It was from Pakistan, but seems fine for my purposes. The pattern is called raindrop. I'll try to post a pic. |
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 3, 2018 12:40:43 GMT -5
Wow, beautiful piece.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 12:44:12 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Apr 3, 2018 12:47:35 GMT -5
That's flat-out gorgeous! Thank you so much in advance of sending that to me - I'll keep a close eye on my mailbox  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 12:49:42 GMT -5
That's flat-out gorgeous! Thank you so much in advance of sending that to me - I'll keep a close eye on my mailbox  If I ever figure how to do my own cabs, I'll send you one for a TommyLayOriginal. |
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Post by toiv0 on Apr 3, 2018 12:57:46 GMT -5
Crazy cool, I don't wear jewelry but this piece would be tempting.
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Post by minerken on Apr 3, 2018 15:04:06 GMT -5
rockjunquie I see new tools in your future welding helment, oxy/act torches, welders, forges, belt sanders, lathes, milling machines etc. etc etc.  . Probably the cheapest and easiest way to cut and preform that would be with a carbide cut off wheel and angle grinder. It would be doable with a dremel or fordom cutoff wheel but would take a little time a 4" Harbor Freight angle grinder would make short work of it. I don't think I would use my diamond wheels until all the preforming up to and including the cab shape about the 400 grit was done on a carbide wheel and really would probably on use carbide disks or belts exclusively so as not to contaminate my diamond stuff. You wouldn't need to use water either maybe a dust mask if so inclined. All in all I think you would find it more forgiving and easier than a rock cab. JMHO
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Post by drocknut on Apr 3, 2018 15:27:57 GMT -5
That is wild. Great job on the wrap as usual.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 3, 2018 18:52:02 GMT -5
Wowza! That turned out beautiful! Like the chain with it, too!
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Post by notjustone on Apr 3, 2018 19:13:06 GMT -5
I would be real worried about putting steel to a diamond wheel steel is pretty grabby might pull the diamonds out. Most everyone uses aluminium oxide belts when doing steel. Carbide for stone masonry ext al oxide for steel.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 19:52:21 GMT -5
I would be real worried about putting steel to a diamond wheel steel is pretty grabby might pull the diamonds out. Most everyone uses aluminium oxide belts when doing steel. Carbide for stone masonry ext al oxide for steel. Thanks. I have an old set of wheels to try. If it doesn't work, I'm not out anything. After that- I'll try something else. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 3, 2018 19:54:42 GMT -5
rockjunquie I see new tools in your future welding helment, oxy/act torches, welders, forges, belt sanders, lathes, milling machines etc. etc etc. . Probably the cheapest and easiest way to cut and preform that would be with a carbide cut off wheel and angle grinder. It would be doable with a dremel or fordom cutoff wheel but would take a little time a 4" Harbor Freight angle grinder would make short work of it. I don't think I would use my diamond wheels until all the preforming up to and including the cab shape about the 400 grit was done on a carbide wheel and really would probably on use carbide disks or belts exclusively so as not to contaminate my diamond stuff. You wouldn't need to use water either maybe a dust mask if so inclined. All in all I think you would find it more forgiving and easier than a rock cab. JMHO Thanks. I'm not quite into the notion of all those tools just yet! LOL! I'll see what I can do with it. If I can't- oh well, at least I tried. |
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. Probably the cheapest and easiest way to cut and preform that would be with a carbide cut off wheel and angle grinder. It would be doable with a dremel or fordom cutoff wheel but would take a little time a 4" Harbor Freight angle grinder would make short work of it. I don't think I would use my diamond wheels until all the preforming up to and including the cab shape about the 400 grit was done on a carbide wheel and really would probably on use carbide disks or belts exclusively so as not to contaminate my diamond stuff. You wouldn't need to use water either maybe a dust mask if so inclined. All in all I think you would find it more forgiving and easier than a rock cab. JMHO
