So... getting a bezel to stay straight on a ring shank is hard. lol I think I need a better third hand.
Nephrite Jade
And then this little cutie, well, when grinding out the overdose of solder from my multiple attempts, I cut through the bezel.
Opal Doublet on Ironstone backing
But I did get a couple of successful rings done.
Rhodolite Garnet
Boulder Opal
https://www.etsy.com/listing/247251484/ ... -opal-ring
Soldering Woes
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Soldering Woes
~KJ~
Mysterious opals contain the wonders of the skies - sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning, shifting and moving in their depths.
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Mysterious opals contain the wonders of the skies - sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning, shifting and moving in their depths.
ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KJOFineArt
Website: http://www.kjmontoya.com
Re: Soldering Woes
Wow. Like them all.
Re: Soldering Woes
TY!
~KJ~
Mysterious opals contain the wonders of the skies - sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning, shifting and moving in their depths.
ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KJOFineArt
Website: http://www.kjmontoya.com
Mysterious opals contain the wonders of the skies - sparkling rainbows, fireworks, and lightning, shifting and moving in their depths.
ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KJOFineArt
Website: http://www.kjmontoya.com
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Re: Soldering Woes
I can understand why it's hard to keep the bezel where you want on a ring shank. Is there no product that would burn off during firing that would hold it in place for you?
You're doing nice work KJ.
You're doing nice work KJ.
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Re: Soldering Woes
When was the last time you went to class? Ok, here... I'll share my favorite teacher with you: Soham Harrison
https://youtu.be/MyOV7awb8FE
Watch a few of his videos and you'll up your game!
( He gives me soldering envy! )
Actually, I suggest watching them multiple times... Once just for techniques and again for design. Another reason I have visit Australia on my bucket list, I'd enjoy meeting him in person and just having a good gab session about his designs.
Sorry haven't been back on in a while, probably won't again till November. This is my busy time now, club, scouts, scool, etc. But I wanted to send you some encouragement. Keep at it! Practice makes... something!
L8r - Steve
https://youtu.be/MyOV7awb8FE
Watch a few of his videos and you'll up your game!
( He gives me soldering envy! )
Actually, I suggest watching them multiple times... Once just for techniques and again for design. Another reason I have visit Australia on my bucket list, I'd enjoy meeting him in person and just having a good gab session about his designs.
Sorry haven't been back on in a while, probably won't again till November. This is my busy time now, club, scouts, scool, etc. But I wanted to send you some encouragement. Keep at it! Practice makes... something!
L8r - Steve
Too many beautiful distractions... https://twitter.com/burningems