I don't know about you but I like things to be perfect when I make them. Is this possible
NO... I am human, perfection is just something to strive for. As a big believer in practice makes perfect I often will make a dozen or more of one thing just to get the technique down to a science. I spent today making bezels with copper pipe, brass backs and generic plumbing solder. These have a look that I just love, it's kind of an old rustic look that can't be accomplished with any other method. If you are looking to make some of these yourself I can highly recommend
Stephanie Lee's Homesteader's Metalsmithing DVD where she explains all the in's and out's of this type of soldering. I have these for sale in my
etsy store if you are interested in just purchasing them. If you look at my other posts you will see where I have filled these with resin and other goodies.
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| Pipe Bezels |
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| Square Pipe Bezel |
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| Diamond Pipe Bezel |
These are so cool! And I totally get the quest for perfection. I've had to work on not letting myself get frustrated into quitting too easily when a technique doesn't quite come together immediately.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I also get the perfection thing. Makes me frustrated at times, just have to put it down and then come back later........
ReplyDeleteThey look perfect to me! I love these! I hear you about getting things perfect, it can be so frustrating at times!
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