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[Wallace]

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I was given a Citrine that has a sentimental value to the customer. Its size: 15 mm x 12mm x 9mm I was asked if I could set a small stone - and this arrived. Given my preference for stones 4mm and smaller, this one looked like a Whale. I was sent it at the end of last year with the remit that time wasn't a problem, the customer liked birds and fish.

It is so big that making a pendant would mean that the wearer might find it too awkward to wear comfortably and given a limit on the budget - use of metal was limited. Soooo, I went back to basics with my basic drawing skills and tried to capture a fish in the curving arc of the table.... It seemed to work on paper. so I did a test cut in .5mm. That worked, so I did the real thing in 1mm.

I have set it into a secure bezel setting on the reverse plate and then through rivets to give a cold connection, linked the top.

I like it. It isn't too heavy and the colour of the stone can still be seen. The stone has a huge inclusion and that is almost hidden by the design, so another bonus.

Lots of learning on this mahoosive beastie.

[mizgeorge]

I think that's just lovely Wallace - and SO clever :)

[Nick martin]

Highly original and imaginative, brilliant!

[Dennis]

Really like it Wallace. That's thinking outside the box, if ever there was.

[Petal]

Really beautiful Wallace!!

[Cripple in Heels]

How on earth did you think of that?! Brilliant 🌟


Mel

[Wallace]

Thank you so much for the feedback xxx

[Patstone]

Beautiful work Wallace, really good idea. I have never tried riveting, but looking at the top it looks more soldered than riveted, just one question, when you rivet do you have to make a "v" shape on the top where you bash the rivet into so it looks flat on finishing. Presumably you have a tube on top of the wire that you are using as a rivet to support the top, but you would think that it would all collapse, or do you do it as if you were flush setting a stone. Cant work it out, sorry for being a nuisance again.

[Wallace]

Beautiful work Wallace, really good idea. I have never tried riveting, but looking at the top it looks more soldered than riveted, just one question, when you rivet do you have to make a "v" shape on the top where you bash the rivet into so it looks flat on finishing. Presumably you have a tube on top of the wire that you are using as a rivet to support the top, but you would think that it would all collapse, or do you do it as if you were flush setting a stone. Cant work it out, sorry for being a nuisance again.
Hi Pat, never a nuisance!

You did work it out though.

I used a ball burr to help make a recess for the squished metal to from and fit into to create a locked fitting. Then filed it down to be flush. First time I have done anything like it, so it took a few goes to get it sorted.

The 1mm thick wire is supported by 2mm tubing. I drilled it out a little, to be 1mm wide to take the wire snugly.

X

[ShinyLauren]

Love this Wallace! Such a clever design.

[Lucie]

Beautiful Wallace :)

[Wallace]

thank you again. lovely to get the feedback and very appreciated. :D

[theresa]

That's utterly gorgeous Wallace - you are so clever with your designs.

[Tabby66]

Brilliant Wallace and looks like you have achieved riveting perfection!!

[Wallace]

Thank you... Very kind and lovely of everyone to take time to comment. I am very grateful.


I still have loads to learn, develop and understand. Since raking redundancy and now doing this as my job, I think it gives me time to work out new areas or ideas without worrying about time like I used to.

So much still to learn. Lockets are looming for a customer request.

[LydiaNiz]

nice thinking and a really unusual piece!

[Wallace]

thank you Lydia.

I 'ave been at it again! lol