Back to an organic look today. It's a copper foldform chased-on-air pendant with sterling silver accents made from my silver scrap. It's a big piece, just over 1.5 wide x 2.5" long. I think it looks like something one might find on an archaeological dig :-)
About tools... Way back on Day 5, Larry posted, "...show us your tool set... Tools are cool." I finally got around to snapping some photos around the studio, for the most part carefully avoiding the mess I've been making lately. So here are some of the more well-used tools, starting with the microfold brake (corrugator) I've been in a tizzy about... There are so many more tools on my wish list!
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3/28/2012 03:31:55 pm
I love the organic look of your pendant. Very cool.
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Thanks, Lelie! This is it but most things go on sale periodically: http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-top-shear-brake-90757.html
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vickie sullivan
3/29/2012 12:23:47 am
reminds me of ducks feet but if you go deeper it has the appearance of a syfy characters such as Moth Man... I really like this
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Barb
3/29/2012 09:12:06 am
Nice collection of tools! Are you happy with your rolling mill? Thats one tool on my wish list, but it's so hard to decide which features, size, brand to pursue.
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Am I happy with my rolling mill? Yes and no. Realistically, budget drove my decision. I would suggest getting the biggest, most expensive rolling mill you can afford. I often wish the main rollers were longer and I really don't use the wire area, at least not at this point. Also more expensive well-calibrated mills will keep your metal perfectly straight as it goes through. Mine develops a bit of a curve so I flip the metal over each time and deal with it. But yes I do love having it.
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