Redrockrods finshed pieces for 2014

[Steve]

"Here's something completely different. I was inspired by a cuff I saw elsewhere and decided to try my hand at it.  Had a great deal of difficulty getting everything soldered onto the base, perhaps 18 ga was too thick for that purpose. I couldn't get the solder to flow where I wanted it to, the wires heated up faster than the backing. I'll try my biggest torch tip next time and see if I just needed more heat. I think it turned out OK for a prototype."

Try heating from the bottom with the larger tip......it may take a moment or to longer.  Also, you can use a solder pick to smooth out the rough solder between the wires in the braid.  Flux first.

Excellent design concept.............................

[redrockrods]

thanks Steve,

[redrockrods]

Kingman AZ Turquoise set in sterling silver.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/204029204/turquoise-shaman-pendant-sterling-silver?]https://www.etsy.com/listing/204029204/turquoise-shaman-pendant-sterling-silver?"]https://www.etsy.com/listing/204029204/turquoise-shaman-pendant-sterling-silver?



Owyhee Red and White jasper wrapped in Sterling Silver.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203643197/red-and-white-jasper-pendant-wire?ref=shop_home_feat_3]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203643197/red-and-white-jasper-pendant-wire?ref=shop_home_feat_3"]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203643197/red-and-white-jasper-pendant-wire?ref=shop_home_feat_3


Boulder Opal wrapped in Sterling Silver
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203639000/boulder-opal-pendant-sterling-silver-925?]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203639000/boulder-opal-pendant-sterling-silver-925?ref=shop_home_active_10"]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203639000/boulder-opal-pendant-sterling-silver-925?



Hand Forged Sterling Silver Leaf Cuff
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203792382/silver-leaf-cuff-sterling-silver-925?ref=shop_home_feat_4


hand Forged Anti-clastic Sterling Silver Rings
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203759482/silver-anticlastic-band-ring-18gauge?ref=shop_home_active_9]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203759482/silver-anticlastic-band-ring-18gauge?ref=shop_home_active_9"]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203759482/silver-anticlastic-band-ring-18gauge?ref=shop_home_active_9


Carved Opal Angel Wing Set in Sterling Silver with Moonstone and Turquoise Accents
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203920495/opal-angel-wing-with-moonstone-and?ref=shop_home_feat_1]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203920495/opal-angel-wing-with-moonstone-and?ref=shop_home_feat_1"]https://www.etsy.com/listing/203920495/opal-angel-wing-with-moonstone-and?ref=shop_home_feat_1


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[redrockrods]

I had the pleasure of working on two unique commission pieces for customers this month and wrote a short blog entry regarding them. One is about the Tiffany stone setting and the other is about a custom fire agate carving and setting for a customer who had collected it some 15 years ago.

Read about it here: http://www.dlcgems.com/blog/a-tale-of-two-stones

[redrockrods]

Here's one I finished a couple weeks ago. I think the silver and labradorite really compliment each other.





https://www.etsy.com/listing/208340470/labradorite-silver-bracelet-blue-green?

[domdeslagons]

  awesome works! You make me want to learn silvermaking!
All your design are so nice!