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« on: October 08, 2009, 08:30:10 pm » |
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This piece shows that I still have a whole lot to learn. In an effort to save money when first purchasing silver, I purchased all my bezel tape in 30g. That was a big mistake (especially for a beginner!). I've been working on this setting for a couple months - fit the bezel, tried to solder the bezel, tried to reattach the edge that didn't connect, melted the silver in one section, gouged the silver a little further down.... I could have scrapped the piece, but I thought it might be salvageable (or however you spell that word). I cut the side that ended up melted off/gouged, flipped the orientation to horizontal, and then stopped. I couldn't think of a bail. It's been in the back of my mind for the past few months, trying to figure out something that would "complete" the pendant. I didn't want to try soldering wire onto the bezel itself for fear of melting it again. I didn't want something that drew attention (in a bad way) to the missing section of bezel on top. Figured something out this weekend for the bail.  I need a few more supplies - mainly sanding supplies - but I think it turned out fairly okay. I'm hoping the recipient likes it as well! |
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gjones
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 08:47:29 pm » |
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If silversmithing was easy it wouldn't be called artistry!! I wish I could do as well as you!
I think it is a beautiful piece of jewelry!
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009, 08:50:06 pm » |
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nice one! what kind of stone is that?
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Bluesssman
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 09:03:21 pm » |
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Sweet piece!!!! I think artistry comes with the ability to solve problems and you have just provided a great example.
Gary
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Tammy
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 09:39:18 pm » |
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here, here, I totally agree with Gary.
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Steel and Stone
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 10:48:35 pm » |
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Looks nice, and I'm sure the person that gets it will be happy. That bezel strip is a tricky little booger at times.
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thewrightthings
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 11:16:24 pm » |
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Now that's the first time I've seen that style bale. It's really creative.
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Taogem
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2009, 02:24:11 am » |
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Awesome...
The bail really stood out right away for me too..
Would love to see some different angles so could get an idea of how you made it..
It's a Regency Plume Jon :)
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Raqy
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2009, 06:10:34 am » |
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Very pretty. The bail looks like a ribbon and its really unique. Never would have thought there was ever a problem. Good job!
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2009, 06:17:13 am » |
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Fantastic:) I love the stone, the silver smithing and the bail is outstanding.
Wonderful, wonderful design.
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"I tramp a perpetual journey.”
― Walt Whitman, Song of Myself
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akansan
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2009, 07:47:41 am » |
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The idea for the bail was indeed a ribbon - one of the support ribbons. I'd get more photos, but it's already at its new home. Basically, there are two ribbons attached at the top. One of the ribbons is attached to the back plate, the other one comes out and grips the stone.
What was stumping me was I knew I needed to attach something to the back (because of my other problems with the bezel), but I also needed something that would cover some of that hole. In hind sight, I can see a couple other things I could have done to make it less obvious the gap was NOT planned - such as trimming that back plate so more of the stone showed - but I was so hung up on the cause of it all that I couldn't look beyond needing a bail to fix it. :)
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2009, 08:56:13 am » |
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Just a very nice piece, all around!
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stonesthatrock
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« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2009, 09:35:38 am » |
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that is very nice............ i love the bail also and the stone isn't bad either lol
mary ann
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Deb
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2009, 04:55:49 pm » |
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Wow, I think it turned out wonderful!!! :)
I love the bail. How creative.
Deb :)
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