| Project by whitedog | posted 10-04-2010 05:49 PM | 2396 views | 7 times favorited | 5 comments |  |
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These are pretty easy to do and the women like them. On this one the inlay came out really nice , it helps that the log was cracked just right. The inlay material I used this time was a little different . I used Turquoise , Malachite ,
Red Coral and few pieces of Jade. What I learned is that using a better mix of larger chips looks better and Jade is to hard to sand easily. The wood …Oak , the base was from the fire wood pile, it’s heavy enough to make a nice base. On others I have made them with brass rod and copper but the copper is much easier to work with.
Please take a look and let me know what you think even if its not your style , I like the feedback.
-- Paul , Calfornia
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MrsN
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#1 posted 10-04-2010 07:35 PM
Not really my style, but it functions really well. What material is the earring portion made from? They inlay looks good, I agree that the larger chips seem to fit better with the piece.
Great Job
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whitedog
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#2 posted 10-05-2010 03:02 AM
The earring holders are copper . 2 strands of 12 ga copper wire twisted together with a battery drill.
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#3 posted 10-05-2010 04:20 AM
Interesting, it gives the wire a nice effect.
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#4 posted 10-05-2010 10:22 AM
Love the inlay on it.
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#5 posted 10-05-2010 11:15 AM
That is a very attractive work of art and the fact that is a useful item makes it all the more valuable. Good work.
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