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Rockin' Jewelry => Wearable or Utilitarian Jewelry Art => Topic started by: irockhound on July 05, 2016, 02:34:29 PM
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I reconnected recently with an old neighbor from when I was growing up. He was the brother of my first girlfriend. He was admiring my buckles so I promised I would make him one of his choosing. He said Black or Blue and since I had picked up some very nice Durmortierite at this last Quartzsite I knew what to cut. I just dropped in the post today to him although he doesn't know I made him one or the color so it will be a surprise. The Blue looks great against the brass. I took the whole thing thru polish and buffing wheels for the brass and I didn't like the radius on the dome so took the whole buckle back to 220 and did it again. It didn't want to take a polish at first with Cerium Oxide on rough leather so I switched to Hard Leather and Chrome oxide and kept the pad wet and the shine came up. Turned out rather nice and I hope he likes it.
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It looks fabulous! What a wonderful gift to an old friend. :icon_sunny:
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It's a stunning color and a beautifully-made gift!
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Very nice