Wow, what a challenge this was to make for the first time. But I guess it's like riding a bike or anything new you learn, the more you practice the easier it gets.
I had this scalloped bezel wire that I had been practicing making bezels with, so I decided to attempt a ring. I measured the pearl, made the bezel then soldered the bezel to the base piece of sterling silver. I also just ordered this half beaded wire from Rio. As you've probably noticed from a previous post, I really like granulation. So this was the next best thing. It was difficult to attach but after so practice I finally got it attached. The easy part was soldering the whole thing to the ring base.
I was so excited to set the pearl in the bezel but I made myself wait until I got it all polished and shiny. I learned about that the hard way in class when I attempted to see how my stone fit in the bezel and then couldn't get my stone out! The instructor had to drill a hole through the back of my piece and we finally forced the stone out.
Anyway, I'm extremely pleased with the outcome. And the second one I made was a lot easier and quicker! And it's for me. I'm wearing it now and I just love it.
I plan to make lots more of these and in different colors so make sure you check my Etsy shop often!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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4 comments:
Hello,
You make wonderful jewelry, I love the ginko sets!
Warm regards,
Gabriela
Oh girl, you have some talent inside you. I love that ring. I did the minute I saw it. Never saw how much it was it went so fast!!! I like the blue one too. I'm a sucker for pearls.
Just look over there at your Mini. Look how lovely your shop is. It's ablaze with color and form, texture and beauty. Ain't nothing gonna stop you!
Oh, and I love granulation too!
Lol, I have totally done the getting the stone stuck thing too! (and more than once!) Think of it as you must have made a very well fitting setting!!
Lovely ring, I didn't even know you could buy beaded wire - I thought everyone soldered little balls of silver together! Oh so much to learn. :o)
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