Saturday, February 27, 2010

What's on my workbench right now


This beautiful Graveyard Point Plume agate!

I just got it this week from Gemcutter, a lapidarist who has a shop on Etsy.  Right as I type this I have a couple of sketches for pendants, for this cab and a Morrisonite Jasper,  sitting on the desk and I will be heading to my workshop to create!

I haven't made ANYTHING all week.  I had a huge deadline at work that kept me busy and stressed - but it's over now.  It's Saturday morning and no one's home  -  which means I can play!

Check back later to see what I've made.  This is the first time I'm setting a freeform cab like this, so this should be interesting.


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13 comments:

  1. DVArtistFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Wow this is amazing!!!

    Nicole/Beadwright

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  2. ContrariwiseFebruary 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Thanks. I grabbed this cab as soon as it got listed.

    At this point, I've finished the bezel and the backing and I'm deciding if I'm ready to set that stone - or if I need to modify the design.

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  3. BeadedTailFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    That is so pretty! I love the shape and the colors!

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  4. nancyFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Great looking stone, am thinking you'll place the rough edge on the top??? Let's see !! Nancy

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  5. hopestudiosFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    coooool! can't wait to see what you design!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Looking forward to seeing this beautiful stone in a finished piece! Its gorgeous!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    I'd love to se an example of your design work from initial design to finish with such an odd-shape stone!

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  8. Quill and GreysonFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I was taking a look around and your things are really lovely!

    Meg

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  9. ContrariwiseFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Nancy,
    I was thinking to have the rough edges on the bottom. But since I saw your comment, I'm not so sure. I'm still thinking about it.

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  10. ContrariwiseFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    TeriBaskett,

    The pendant is still in a rough stage - I haven't set the stone or finished the bezel, and I think I am going to add something to the back.

    So I got my camera and am taking some picture of "the work in progress." I think that will make a great post. Thanks for the great idea.

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  11. ContrariwiseFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Fin,
    Thank you very much.

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  12. GemheavenMarch 1, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    Oh I wondered who had this wonderful stone ~ can't wait to see what you have created :)

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  13. ManekiMarch 15, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    What a gorgeous stone! Love the shape and pattern.*drool*

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