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Chain reaction
« on: July 27, 2024, 06:17:51 PM »

I just want to share my latest carved chain necklace with a freeform carved opal. All lightning ridge material. 4 strand brade from leather and silver hardware. The chain is black potch.
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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2024, 09:00:26 AM »

This is truly amazing. No fractures got in your way in such a large piece of potch?

I'd like to know how the freeform is attached to the chain - looks like there is a knot in black cord, but what does it connect to? Is there a small piece of precious opal glued to the chain?
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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2024, 01:57:34 AM »

Thanks. The free form has a very thin black nylon cord. It goes through a hole in a small piece of opal that is glued to the chain. The cord was melted and pushed into a countersunk hole where it is glued on. There is a knob on the top of the free form opal, natural shape. Tied on.
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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2024, 06:50:11 PM »

You never cease to amaze me with your work.  Kudos, Steve
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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2024, 01:13:02 AM »

 :WHOAL: :WHOAR:

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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2024, 09:14:57 PM »

Beyond phenomenal!!
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Re: Chain reaction
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2024, 01:20:39 AM »

Thanks for the great comments. I may try a jewellery carving with a chain attached if I can get motivated.
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