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    Quote Originally Posted by wheely View Post
    It was indeed a texturing hammer from Cookies, then I washed the surface with liquid soap and some scotchbrite and burnished the high points. I'm going to make a pendant in the same way. I really enjoyed making them, so I think I might just use the other dimpled side of the hammer and make some more.
    I vote you make a bracelet aswell, full matching set , that texture sells well i use it.

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    Nice - I like the texture - a full set would be good as Stu says.
    Anne

    Feel the fear, and do it anyway!
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    Quote Originally Posted by stu_clouds View Post
    I vote you make a bracelet aswell, full matching set , that texture sells well i use it
    I'll see what I can come up with

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    Yes it is a fab texture! Well done on the posts!

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    Well, Friday and today I sat down and made the pendant bit. Decided to put a stone in - still not sure if it was a good idea or not. Anyway here it is with the earrings.

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    I like it, well done! Also, I'm glad to hear someone else has a torch phobia too, maybe one day I'll get soldering... I'm kinda scared I'll set the house on fire!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexandraBuckle View Post
    Also, I'm glad to hear someone else has a torch phobia too, maybe one day I'll get soldering... I'm kinda scared I'll set the house on fire!
    Thats the one thing my tool chest at home lacks, a torch. Might just pluck up the courage to buy myself the small jewellers torch from here one day, maybe next summer when I can solder outside! I'm fine doing it, just not when there's noone around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheely View Post
    Thats the one thing my tool chest at home lacks, a torch. Might just pluck up the courage to buy myself the small jewellers torch from here one day, maybe next summer when I can solder outside! I'm fine doing it, just not when there's noone around.
    I know how you feel! Every time the soldering starter kit is reduced I think 'shall I?' then I think, 'no maybe next time'....

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexandraBuckle View Post
    I know how you feel! Every time the soldering starter kit is reduced I think 'shall I?' then I think, 'no maybe next time'....
    if you get a little one they are quite safe to use at home, I was a bit wary at first but now love my little torch and want a bigger one. I haven't burnt myself or anything but I cut my fingers frequently with my piercing saw, and I am always droping jump rings and such, then I bang my head on my workbench whilst looking for droped things, so I'm a bit scatty, so if I can use a torch sefely at home anyone can is what I'm getting at :-)
    Wendy

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    Very nice design, I like the finish.

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