Autumnal Leaf

**HannahJewelleryDesigns** · 06-11-2009, 09:16 AM

That is absolutely gorgeous!

**Coco** · 06-11-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Jayne

have you been sleeping with the tools again?
J x

Lol, no! I think the archimedes drill got jealous of the sawblade and self destructed

**Jayne** · 06-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Coco

Lol, no! I think the archimedes drill got jealous of the sawblade and self destructed

relationships in the workplace always end in tears

J x

**Ominicci** · 06-11-2009, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Boo

I must admit, I don't think I'd do it that way - if you cut a ring, the bail silver would be curved along it's entire form and not as likely to make a reliable join. Seems like making an easy job harder. Why cut a ring when you can work with a straight length.

If the spoon/leaf is curved, it might need arms of different length to project perpendicular to the back.

I know what you mean about it being curved along it's entire form and yes that wouldn't do for some things, but we were doing beginners stuff and cutting it that way meant the ends of the 'prongs' were already flat for soldering on to a flat surface (I think the tutor was trying to keep it easy for us!). But you are right about Evie probably needing arms of a different length to accommodate for the curve.

In future I will try making bails from a straight length, to suit the design of the piece I work on - thanks for the info

**Gemma** · 06-11-2009, 03:42 PM

Beautiful! Can't belive it use to be a spoon

**lilacmonkey** · 06-11-2009, 07:45 PM

oooohhhh i love that.
stu g

**shelliem** · 06-11-2009, 08:13 PM

Me too, its beautiful and really different.

**Mila Jewellery** · 06-11-2009, 11:22 PM

This is beautiful - I love the surface being sanded, fab idea to use a spoon too

**Milomade** · 07-11-2009, 06:22 PM

I'm going to be finishing it off tomorrow as well as starting on a few more - really looking forward to a day of making. Not sure what kind of chain would suit this best - got to get the CG catalogue out and have a look through.

**Milomade** · 08-11-2009, 07:59 PM

I've made three pendants now:

More info and images on my blog:
Three Leaf Pendants

I think I want to get snake chains for these, but CG don't have the end caps in stock, so wondering whether cable chain would be a good alternative. What do you think?

Any other suggestions for chains?
My belcher 3 is a little too thick and just doesn't suit the leaves at all.