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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 5, 2005 17:49:39 GMT -5
here is a cute little piece of Mook (at least i'm pretty sure it is...) that i got from BearCreek in one of his eBay auctions, this is not the shape he suggested but lends itself to one of these prefab cinch mountings:  turned out to be kind of a happy, optomistic little piece of stone! KD |
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pekesmoke
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Post by pekesmoke on Aug 5, 2005 18:02:53 GMT -5
Looks like a desert sun scene,,,,, very pretty.....
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Post by Cher on Aug 5, 2005 18:59:35 GMT -5
That is so cool, nice sunset there. It looks great in the mounting!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Aug 5, 2005 19:20:06 GMT -5
Yeeeeeep - looks like Az after a dust storm, right about sunset. Cool, KD.  S |
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Post by Alice on Aug 5, 2005 20:14:57 GMT -5
very pretty KD,
good choice on the mounting too!
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Aug 5, 2005 20:36:52 GMT -5
The mounting really compliments the desert scene!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 5, 2005 20:58:30 GMT -5
sunrise all the way- one of those hot humid RED Mornings- Know what I mean KD- Nice job on that!
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Jersey Devil
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Post by Jersey Devil on Aug 5, 2005 21:10:44 GMT -5
Nice Job KD!
Where would I look to start doing something like that or wire wrapping? I am just about done with polishing my Rose Quartz and have a few in there that would be perfect. I will post a picture when done and get everyones opinion.
Thanks, Jody
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Post by Toad on Aug 5, 2005 21:15:16 GMT -5
Beautiful stone, nice piece.
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Aug 5, 2005 21:32:19 GMT -5
I like that, alot.
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 5, 2005 21:51:03 GMT -5
That is beautiful. I have never seen a stone like that, it is like the KS Tornado that was shown earlier.
Tami
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 6, 2005 20:45:01 GMT -5
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Post by docone31 on Aug 6, 2005 21:21:34 GMT -5
KD, in our shop, we would expect....with chain,28$. That would be a relatively easy sale. If it had a soldered bezel, with twisted wire and a simple plate, with chain, I could get about 38-42$. It is very difficult with the imported cabochons to get a reasonable price for hand made work by people who do so much better. The customers who appreciate the difference are far and few between.
That cinch tite bezel also works loose with wearing and the cab falls out. I used to carry them, and had too many returns.
It is a sad reality, for such good work. To sell that cab and get the price needed, you would need quite a few for comparison. That is what we found in our shop. You have to have a large selection so the customer can get just the right one.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 7, 2005 0:22:08 GMT -5
super looking kd! i'd like to see one on one of your beaded creations.
kim
oh and welcome jody. i don't think i've seen you on before. glad to have you.
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 7, 2005 14:38:45 GMT -5
thanks for the info, Doc, i've been "beta testing" a few of these cinch mount pendants on myself for just that reason. i wonder if a tiny bit of epoxy would extend the wearability lifetime of the piece?
KD
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Aug 8, 2005 5:42:24 GMT -5
That stone is stunning KD and I like the setting too
Jack
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