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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 14, 2024 15:02:11 GMT -5
I just sat staring at your cab with a big grin ... before remembering to read your post. So well done!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 12, 2024 9:16:47 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 11, 2024 9:24:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 10, 2024 20:44:46 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 10, 2024 13:59:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 17:30:15 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 15:14:28 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 7, 2024 15:13:13 GMT -5
I've cut only one Ethiopian opal and I didn't so anything different from what I do with Australian or US opal. goldfinder has some good advice regarding the use of superglue dopping. Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control works great. If you have a good gram scale you may be able to determine if the opal is in fact hydrophane. Remove it from water storage, dry it with a towel and weigh it. Now leave it in a warm place for several days and weigh it again. Same weight or has there been a loss? And if drying causes crazing, well, then you wouldn't want to make jewelry with it.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 17:30:56 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great. Thanks Gary.
Yeah, I think I got tricked into this one by my sister
I experienced enameling in middle school and hated it: I tried several designs on copper and every one turned to mush. Never did it again despite a high school opportunity.
An odd thought just occurred: might there be potential to enhance a cab? A type of mixed media?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5
Such nice gifts you give! Your pieces look great.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 5, 2024 11:52:19 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 15:53:59 GMT -5
For some reason the photo isn't visible on my PC. ? That's strange. I'm on my laptop and it shows fine.
I saw it shortly after you posted it, but now I can't see it on my PC, too. Truly strange...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 3, 2024 8:13:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Apr 1, 2024 10:53:34 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 31, 2024 12:03:09 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 28, 2024 11:08:42 GMT -5
Such an elegant pendant! It certainly has an outer space look. The movement in the flowing "arms" is beautiful, as well as the high contrast provided by the textured disk. I really like your hidden bail — the piece floats on the cord!
I suspect that spruing the wax must have been quite complex.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 28, 2024 10:49:44 GMT -5
Welcome from Snohomish County.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 27, 2024 21:22:38 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Mar 26, 2024 17:44:55 GMT -5
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 26, 2024 17:44:55 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington. I'm sure that you'll get some good suggestions from others...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 25, 2024 16:21:26 GMT -5
Engraved or die-stamped? If engraved, given the amount of work, I have to believe that the engraver surely would have cut his or her name or initials into the back.
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