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Online Exhibition (alternative metals)

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Atwell Rasmussen Apr 19, 2011. 4 Replies

"ONLINE EXHIBITION OF JEWELRY FEATURING NON-PRECIOUS MATERIALS    To be hosted on www.ganoksin.com    This exhibition will be held online only,…Continue

 

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Patterned copper sheet curved into a fancy S, then a bail made from 8 gauge half round wire. The pendant measures about 2 cm x 1 cm. Patterning done with the ball end of a chasing hammer. Bail attached to back of S with hard silver solder.
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"the bracelet is beautiful and you've given me a new perspective on what I had perceived as the 'laborious' nature of chainmaille: 'exercise!' lol"
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European Box Chain Bracelet

Posted on February 1, 2012 at 10:08pm 5 Comments

I thought and thought and thought and just could not devise an unique chain pattern of my own, so I sat down and made a European Box chain with 6 mm ID rings (hand cut from 18 gauge round copper wire).  The result is a 7 inch bracelet here displayed on a flocked hand. The process of  making chain is very relaxing for me; and it exercises my arthritic hands.  Cutting to the chase, here it is:…



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Creating a Pendant

Posted on December 3, 2011 at 1:21pm 1 Comment

For those who want to see the basic process for creating a piece of jewelry, here is a chronicle through the creation of a necklace pendant. 





First a brass blank was selected to put my design on.  I had an idea about a "drop" of metal with a stone inset at the bottom of the drop.   I drew a stylized drop…

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Federal Trade Commission to Revise Jewelry Regulations

Posted on October 11, 2011 at 4:05pm 0 Comments

The Federal Trade Commission plans to revise the widely used and consulted Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries in 2012, the agency announced.

This would mark the Guides’ first major overhaul since 1996.

Jewelers Vigilance…

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Cabochons and Ring

Posted on August 22, 2011 at 8:05pm 0 Comments

On a visit last week at my local little rock shop, I was given an offer that I could not refuse.  They would give me a slab of Larimar and I could keep the rest after I cut them 3 oval cabochons.  I cut five cabochons, two of which fell into multiple pieces.  I salvaged one of the pieces and made a small half oval cab.  The remainder was so fractured, I made it into a freeform cabochon:…



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At 3:40pm on September 29, 2011, Anita Hearn said…
Hi, John - nice to see you here!  Thanks for the friend request!  Have a great weekend!  Anita
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At 11:51pm on January 13, 2010, Lois Linquist said…
Thanks so much John. Let's get you in the next one!!!
Lois
At 11:32pm on January 13, 2010, Lois Linquist said…
Happy, Happy Birthday my friend. I hope you had a wonderful day. I almost missed it because I was working so hard to meet the self imposed deadline for the Copper Wire Magazine. Hope your day was filled with fun and birthday cake.
Hugs,
Lois
At 2:29pm on December 14, 2009, Lois Linquist said…
Hiya John,
I'm so glad you are here. Welcome. Lots of talent around here. I think you will enjoy it. Love the avatar piece by the way.
Lois
 
 
 

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