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Post by fernwood on Jan 30, 2019 3:38:27 GMT -5
Nice. I like both.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 30, 2019 7:31:26 GMT -5
I love the first one, but TBH, I don't care for the metal on the stone in the second. I liked it better without. It's still nice, I just preferred it the other way.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2019 8:17:02 GMT -5
I love the first one, but TBH, I don't care for the metal on the stone in the second. I liked it better without. It's still nice, I just preferred it the other way. Opinions are appreciated Which part dont you like? The wire around it or the copper in the hematite? |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 30, 2019 8:54:22 GMT -5
Interesting. I really do like the metal on the stone. Gives it a very organic look and makes an "unexciting" colored stone the center of attention.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2019 10:21:15 GMT -5
I just found it interesting to me that the copper adheres to the hematite as well as it did.
It makes me wonder if I can find hematite powder to add to the conductive paint?
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2019 10:22:35 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Jan 30, 2019 10:36:06 GMT -5
They're both nice. I'm with hummingbirdstones on the copper in the hematite. One man's opinion but I think it adds to the overall piece. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 30, 2019 11:29:08 GMT -5
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Post by jimaz on Jan 30, 2019 14:33:28 GMT -5
I really like the way the metal goes across the stone on the second one. Quite unusual.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 30, 2019 15:30:40 GMT -5
I love the first one, but TBH, I don't care for the metal on the stone in the second. I liked it better without. It's still nice, I just preferred it the other way. Opinions are appreciated Which part dont you like? The wire around it or the copper in the hematite? Well, it looks like I'm the odd man out. LOL! Apparently the metal on the stone is a hit, but, personally, I'm not a big fan. I don't know why, really. Maybe it's because I like the stone a lot. Also, I really liked the first shot where you just had the circular bail looking like it was naturally coming out of the stone on the sides. Since you added the beads, it lost that look. Not to say, I don't like it at all, I just liked it better the other way. |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2019 15:51:32 GMT -5
Opinions are appreciated Which part dont you like? The wire around it or the copper in the hematite? Well, it looks like I'm the odd man out. LOL! Apparently the metal on the stone is a hit, but, personally, I'm not a big fan. I don't know why, really. Maybe it's because I like the stone a lot. Also, I really liked the first shot where you just had the circular bail looking like it was naturally coming out of the stone on the sides. Since you added the beads, it lost that look. Not to say, I don't like it at all, I just liked it better the other way. I am so confused. LOL I didn't add any beads. I think what you are seeing are the jump rings that fell to the side ? Truth, I am not sure how I feel about the copper running along the hematite band. It was an experiment to see if it would happen. Next time I do a BIF, I think I will seal it |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 30, 2019 15:53:06 GMT -5
Well, it looks like I'm the odd man out. LOL! Apparently the metal on the stone is a hit, but, personally, I'm not a big fan. I don't know why, really. Maybe it's because I like the stone a lot. Also, I really liked the first shot where you just had the circular bail looking like it was naturally coming out of the stone on the sides. Since you added the beads, it lost that look. Not to say, I don't like it at all, I just liked it better the other way. I am so confused. LOL I didn't add any beads. I think what you are seeing are the jump rings that fell to the side ? Truth, I am not sure how I feel about the copper running along the hematite band. It was an experiment to see if it would happen. Next time I do a BIF, I think I will seal it Yes, jump rings! I thought they were flat beads.  |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 30, 2019 15:58:32 GMT -5
I am so confused. LOL I didn't add any beads. I think what you are seeing are the jump rings that fell to the side ? Truth, I am not sure how I feel about the copper running along the hematite band. It was an experiment to see if it would happen. Next time I do a BIF, I think I will seal it Yes, jump rings! I thought they were flat beads.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 31, 2019 22:05:22 GMT -5
Dehydrated bamboo berries!
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Post by MsAli on Feb 1, 2019 8:17:08 GMT -5
Dehydrated bamboo berries!
Awesome! They didnt loose their shape  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 1, 2019 8:38:54 GMT -5
Dehydrated bamboo berries!
Awesome! They didnt loose their shape  They didn't lose their color either, although that doesn't matter. I was just surprised by that.  |
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Post by Kai on Feb 2, 2019 6:30:35 GMT -5
I finally took time to read through this entire thread - and I must say that I'm totally fascinated. Unbelievable what can be done! I love the plated bits of plants the most - leaf, acorn. Also the combination of a stone and twigs. I think the acorn with a little crystal wins! Some of the pieces are really amazing. Maybe a suggestion for sometime in the future: I'd love to see a plated chestnut or maybe a wild chestnut pod! It's not too prickly like a real chestnut pod, but it's very concave, so it could hold a stone nicely. Really cool obsession, I see why you like it so much! |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 2, 2019 7:33:07 GMT -5
I finally took time to read through this entire thread - and I must say that I'm totally fascinated. Unbelievable what can be done! I love the plated bits of plants the most - leaf, acorn. Also the combination of a stone and twigs. I think the acorn with a little crystal wins! Some of the pieces are really amazing. Maybe a suggestion for sometime in the future: I'd love to see a plated chestnut or maybe a wild chestnut pod! It's not too prickly like a real chestnut pod, but it's very concave, so it could hold a stone nicely. Really cool obsession, I see why you like it so much! Thank you! I love the botanicals as well. And I love experimenting with different things The chestnut is a cool idea! |
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Post by beefjello on Feb 4, 2019 19:09:44 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 4, 2019 19:26:43 GMT -5
beefjello what an awesome idea! I never noticed that they looked like that. I'll have to go out and see if any of my snapdragons still have any dead pods hanging around.
MsAli I'll send you some with the bamboo berries if there's any out there and you can try it.
ETA: Bummer. The snapdragon pods are toast. Probably that snow we had a while back and the freezes did them in. Once they start flowering again I'll pluck some to send to you.
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