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by AndersT
Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Rock Hounding & Lapidary
Topic: very creative jewelry
Replies: 4
Views: 14215

Re: very creative jewelry

That's pretty clever and creative jewelry. I'm a big fan of the caffeine one. Those pieces would definitely be good conversation pieces. I would ask what it means. Do any jewelry stores sell these or do you have to buy direct?
by AndersT
Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Rock Hounding & Lapidary
Topic: Sand Casting Jewelry
Replies: 10
Views: 28801

Re: Sand Casting Jewelry

In school, I did some sand casting as well as other casting techniques. For larger pieces like buckles or knives, it would probably work but for smaller jewelry it would be a little difficult. For the most part, I use a torch and solder to make jewelry. I also occasionally do cold forged and sometim...
by AndersT
Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Rock Hounding & Lapidary
Topic: Lapidary Hobby/Equiptment
Replies: 8
Views: 21484

Re: Lapidary Hobby/Equiptment

That's great looking work. I like the pendant. The seams look really good too. Have you tried bonding more than just two rocks. I've never seen anything like that in jewelry stores. It looks really cool.