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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2019 12:30:03 GMT -5
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Feb 27, 2019 12:50:14 GMT -5
Looks good!
I like how you used silver sheet in between wires on the perimeter. Never seen that treatment before.
Lynn
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Post by MsAli on Feb 27, 2019 12:55:27 GMT -5
Really fabulous job on it Tela!
You always make the stone the centerpiece
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Post by aDave on Feb 27, 2019 12:57:30 GMT -5
I'm with Lynn zarguy. I like the perimeter work as well - of course, I like all of it though.  |
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Post by miket on Feb 27, 2019 13:09:18 GMT -5
Beautiful, I love the design!
That one would look nice in gold...
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2019 13:10:24 GMT -5
Looks good! I like how you used silver sheet in between wires on the perimeter. Never seen that treatment before. Lynn Thanks! If the stone is really thick- like this one- I find it looks better and is easier to work if you throw in a wider band rather than adding more smaller diameter wires. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2019 13:11:22 GMT -5
Beautiful, I love the design! That one would look nice in gold... Yeah, it would, but she's not paying for gold. LOL! |
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Post by fernwood on Feb 27, 2019 14:36:39 GMT -5
Love the design.
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 27, 2019 15:23:48 GMT -5
Another big stone with challenges. I like how it came out, though. She bought this as denim lapis, but I think it is just a low grade lapis. Very nice work, as always. Question about your definition of Denim Lapis. My experience has been that it IS low-grade lapis, like this image. Or is it a specific color resembling blue denim? The name game in this field is a constant challenge.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2019 15:39:35 GMT -5
Another big stone with challenges. I like how it came out, though. She bought this as denim lapis, but I think it is just a low grade lapis. Very nice work, as always. Question about your definition of Denim Lapis. My experience has been that it IS low-grade lapis, like this image. Or is it a specific color resembling blue denim? The name game in this field is a constant challenge. I always thought denim lapis came from South America and looked more denim colored and mottled with white. Hers is more blue like lapis and has pyrite, but just seems to be lower quality. But, maybe I'm wrong. |
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 27, 2019 19:00:04 GMT -5
Very nice work, as always. Question about your definition of Denim Lapis. My experience has been that it IS low-grade lapis, like this image. Or is it a specific color resembling blue denim? The name game in this field is a constant challenge. I always thought denim lapis came from South America and looked more denim colored and mottled with white. Hers is more blue like lapis and has pyrite, but just seems to be lower quality. But, maybe I'm wrong. I remember a big flap about the name "Denim Lapis" 8-10 years ago. IIRC, some people were angry because they thought it fooled people by offering low-grade Afghan material using a fancy new name. I Googled it and the images show stones that resemble blue denim. I'm beginning to think it's one of those names used by Humpty-Dumpty who said they meant exactly what he thought they should mean. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 27, 2019 19:10:35 GMT -5
I always thought denim lapis came from South America and looked more denim colored and mottled with white. Hers is more blue like lapis and has pyrite, but just seems to be lower quality. But, maybe I'm wrong. I remember a big flap about the name "Denim Lapis" 8-10 years ago. IIRC, some people were angry because they thought it fooled people by offering low-grade Afghan material using a fancy new name. I Googled it and the images show stones that resemble blue denim. I'm beginning to think it's one of those names used by Humpty-Dumpty who said they meant exactly what he thought they should mean. To make matters worse, I have seen dumortierite being called denim lapis. (Along with desert lapis.) |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 27, 2019 20:40:33 GMT -5
Another winner!
I have to ask 'cuz I can't figure it out. How in the world do you fasten the pattern wire at the top?  |
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 27, 2019 20:50:29 GMT -5
Excellent job.
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Post by mossyrockhound on Feb 28, 2019 1:40:48 GMT -5
I really like how it turned out too! That wide band of silver worked out well on this piece.
Interesting discussion about denim lapis. I bought a 50# chunk of it at Q a few years back because it was cheap. The Afghans in the tent didn't call it "denim lapis", but that is what it looks like to me - lapis with a lot of white quartz in it. Their top grade lapis was uber expensive so I went for quantity.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 28, 2019 9:18:55 GMT -5
Another winner!
I have to ask 'cuz I can't figure it out. How in the world do you fasten the pattern wire at the top?  I am assuming you mean the wire with the spiral? It is locked into the sides. It ain't going anywhere. It is hammered and 18g, as well. |
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Post by lpl on Feb 28, 2019 12:56:54 GMT -5
Your work is amazing...that's a beautiful piece!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 28, 2019 19:57:12 GMT -5
Another winner!
I have to ask 'cuz I can't figure it out. How in the world do you fasten the pattern wire at the top? I am assuming you mean the wire with the spiral? It is locked into the sides. It ain't going anywhere. It is hammered and 18g, as well. Actually I mean the thicker flat wire on the sides around the bezel. I keep looking at it, but can't figure it out. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 28, 2019 20:01:57 GMT -5
I am assuming you mean the wire with the spiral? It is locked into the sides. It ain't going anywhere. It is hammered and 18g, as well. Actually I mean the thicker flat wire on the sides around the bezel. I keep looking at it, but can't figure it out. It's bundled with the rest of the wires. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 28, 2019 20:19:44 GMT -5
Actually I mean the thicker flat wire on the sides around the bezel. I keep looking at it, but can't figure it out. It's bundled with the rest of the wires. Duh! I can't see it in the pictures (dang crappy eyeballs). Thanks, Tela! |
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