Cuttlefish cast pendant

[glitterandgem]

This is my first cuttlefish cast pendant it has a 1.6 ct black opal which I also did myself from rough
thanks for looking

[metalsmith]

Looks good, but I'd like to see it a bit closer

[glitterandgem]

not surehow to do that

[glitterandgem]

I have tried not sure if its much bigger

[glitterandgem]

http://www.glitterandgem.co.uk/#!pro...silver-pendant

[ajda]

I love the effect you've got with the cuttlefish to show off that beautiful opal. I have a load of cuttlefish at home, picked up off the beaches locally - you're inspiring me to have a go with them. Does anyone know, should they be well-rinsed before using to get rid of the sea salts? By the way, if anyone else wants one to play with, PM me - I'd be happy to send free of charge.
Alan

[Dennis]

I hope you have a forgiving family, Alan. The smell will pervade the house. Dennis.

[ajda]

My partner's as good at making stink as I am - last time was burning flesh as she instinctively grabbed a hot glass bead straight from the flame when the mandrel slipped in her fingers... owch. And we've got a couple of smelly dogs coming to stay this week - Dim and Dimmer we call them, though not to the owners' faces. So I think I'll be in good company if I incinerate a few cuttlefish.
Alan

[ShinyLauren]

I like the texture and it's a lovely stone.

[metalsmith]

Beautiful - a great combination, much improved for being able to see it up close. Thank you!