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Title: Chain reaction
Post by: auscarver 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.

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: R.U. Sirius 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?

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: auscarver 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.

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: irockhound on August 08, 2024, 06:50:11 PM

You never cease to amaze me with your work.  Kudos, Steve

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: Enchantra on August 09, 2024, 01:13:02 AM

 :WHOAL: :WHOAR:

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: WingnutAndAPrayer on August 09, 2024, 09:14:57 PM

Beyond phenomenal!!

Title: Re: Chain reaction
Post by: auscarver 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.