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I used a crushed glass accent inlay since the malachite has been doing so well. It is much more subtle than most inlays but when exposed to light it really "pops"! I plan to use this material for full inlays as well for anyone wanting a unique and classy look.

I really respect the skill and opinions of LJ contributors and invite any feedback or ideas.

Thanks guys,
Shannon
www.bentwoodjewelrydesigns.com

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Another wonderfully unique offering, Shannon : )
 

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Thank you Dusty56…my new LJ buddy! :)
 

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The crushed glass adds a nice accent to the wood. Being much harder than wood I would imagine it has to be carefully worked when the fine tune sanding is done. Very creative.
 

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The color's go so well together. You have a wonderful way of creating your rings that make them unique.
-don
 

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Greg - Yes, the glass required grinding and sanding with a silicone carbide bit. Thank you!

amagineer - I appreciate you looking at my work again and giving me some valuable feedback.
 

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Stained glass maybe, or old blue sea glass you sometimes find at the beach?
 

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JR_Dog - Thank so much. You always know how to get my wheels turning with new ideas. :)
Your input is very much appreciated.
 

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Great job Shannon!

I really like the transverse inlay - very different from the usual parallel inlay. Was it harder to do it this way? Obviously requires less inlay material but really expands the design possibilities "unique and classy" are the perfect words to describe it. I look forward to seeing more.

John
 

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Thank you leafherder! Since less material is used with transverse inlays there is much less to grind down and sand smooth and usually makes for a quicker process. Finishing off each side of the inlay material is trickiest part.
 

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Absolutely beautiful!
 

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Thanks taking the time to look and respond Hillbilly and robinus!
 

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I think this is my favorite project you have submitted so far…although the guitar string inlay is a close second. :)
The glass inlay looks sophisticated enough for a "suit" and still earthy enough for a blue collar guy such as myself.
 

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Thanks MAX! I plan to create full glass inlay.
 

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One of my father's favorite sayings was "less is more" and this ring exemplifies those words.
Very nice ring! Only problem I see is it's not on my finger. ;)
 

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Thanks again ThemBones and I love your comment. lol
 

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You have done it again Shannon, another beautiful ring using materials not normally associated with jewelry…guitar strings, crushed coloured glass, different textures of sand, twisted strands of copper wire all culminating in producing amazing looking rings. Excellent…..
 

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WowZa, Shannon.. A bee-u-tah!
 

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aussiedave - Okay, I am blushing. Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking time the to comment on my projects and the fact you remember all those inlays I have used is a great motivator to try something else…no pressure. :)

Roger - Thank-A-Uza! lol
 
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