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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 31, 2020 11:16:21 GMT -5
I got up this morning and decided to take the challenge of make a ring sized cabochon one step further. I spent a couple hours setting it in silver. Getting the bezel to fit right took me three tries and trying to hold the ring in perfect location to solder to the bezel is not easy. It ended well and is a very wearable piece of jewelry. Photographing these small items adds an added challenge as well. 14mm round moss agate   Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by miket on Dec 31, 2020 12:29:58 GMT -5
Fantastic!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 31, 2020 14:25:10 GMT -5
Perfect!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 31, 2020 17:48:31 GMT -5
Thanks. Far from perfect but it is a very wearable piece. I am pretty shocked at how good the circle shape held. Even cabbing 25mm circles can be a pain so I thought for sure 14mm would be horrible. It fits my pinkie finger good so I left it on when I went out today. I guess I have never worn a ring that sticks out before because it drove me crazy not being able to put my hand in my pocket without it catching every time. Chuck |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 31, 2020 18:49:50 GMT -5
Beautiful job on the ring, Chuck!  |
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Post by MsAli on Dec 31, 2020 23:10:30 GMT -5
Really nice job.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 31, 2020 23:29:50 GMT -5
Don't be giving anyone any ideas about stepping up the monthly cab challenge! LOL
This cab was just flat out amazingly beautiful...and now it looks even better in it's new home! Fantastic job on both the ring...and not losing it while trying to put your hands in your pockets! LOL
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 1, 2021 9:25:38 GMT -5
Thanks. Far from perfect but it is a very wearable piece. I am pretty shocked at how good the circle shape held. Even cabbing 25mm circles can be a pain so I thought for sure 14mm would be horrible. It fits my pinkie finger good so I left it on when I went out today. I guess I have never worn a ring that sticks out before because it drove me crazy not being able to put my hand in my pocket without it catching every time. Chuck I understand. I don't like to wear rings. I don't even wear a wedding ring. DH does, but I don't.
I have some small stones to set once I get smithing again. It'll be like starting from scratch once I get back to it. *sigh*
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 1, 2021 22:24:52 GMT -5
That's beautiful Chuck!
Well done
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Post by toiv0 on Jan 8, 2021 13:51:51 GMT -5
I like this ring alot, your work is so meticulous and clean.
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Post by Brian on Jan 8, 2021 16:02:37 GMT -5
I know it is the result of lots of hard work and a great eye, but you really do make it look easy! That was a beautiful cab and now it looks perfectly at home in that setting. Well done!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 8, 2021 20:30:58 GMT -5
I like this ring alot, your work is so meticulous and clean. Thanks Toiv! I guess it is easy to be thorough when I only make a few pieces a year. LOL. Chuck |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 8, 2021 22:07:06 GMT -5
That turned out great, Chuck. Will your wife wear it?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 9, 2021 9:30:39 GMT -5
That turned out great, Chuck. Will your wife wear it? Thanks Rob. Wife turned it down. Said it was a little chunky. That's alright though as it was just a goofing around project. Eventually we will be able to family get together's again and I am sure a family member will end up with it. Chuck |
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Post by Tommy on Jan 10, 2021 17:21:03 GMT -5
Wow that's very nice Chuck! I love seeing the final piece made from a top vote-getter in the contest - we don't see it very often. Unfortunately I lack the finishing skills so my dino-bone will have to wait until I hire someone to finish it ... eventually.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 10, 2021 20:48:15 GMT -5
That turned out great, Chuck. Will your wife wear it? Thanks Rob. Wife turned it down. Said it was a little chunky. That's alright though as it was just a goofing around project. Eventually we will be able to family get together's again and I am sure a family member will end up with it. Chuck Nancy will wear pendants that I make, but I don't think she would ever wear a ring. She only wears her wedding ring. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 11, 2021 15:33:26 GMT -5
Wow that's very nice Chuck! I love seeing the final piece made from a top vote-getter in the contest - we don't see it very often. Unfortunately I lack the finishing skills so my dino-bone will have to wait until I hire someone to finish it ... eventually. I figured I better do something with it right away. A 14mm cab would get lost in my shop in a hurry. Chuck |
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