More snow pics
by Neural on Feb.06, 2010, under Uncategorized
We got out and shoveled the driveway.
There are some really interesting drift formations on parts of our roof as well (pics #4 and #9)
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Snow snow snow
by Neural on Feb.06, 2010, under Uncategorized
Going to put up some pics here of the snow storm we are in right now. Is interesting to say the least. Pics will be via links, and are 1280 x 1024 in size, so might take a bit to download.
“View out the back”
“Snowploughs working(?)”
“View up the street”
Brass spiral
by Neural on Feb.03, 2010, under Uncategorized
Just a small abstract (about half an inch tall). Was not easy to make because of where I chose to solder it, but I am thinking of ways in which I can overcome that in the future, so will probably make more, just for fun. 
Ring #2
by Neural on Feb.01, 2010, under Uncategorized
She wanted one with a stone, so I set out to do just that.
closeup of the opal
My first ring (as opposed to “the one ring”)
by Neural on Jan.31, 2010, under Uncategorized
Size 7.5. Fits my wife perfectly. This was an okay run for a first try I would think. It is becoming apparent that one thing I really need to work on is getting the right amount of solder when I’m making my joins, as I tend to end up with too little, which results in areas that show.
Still, she likes it.
silver leaf
by Neural on Jan.30, 2010, under Uncategorized
Just an experiement to see if I could do it. It came out really well. I am happy with the results being that it’s my first one.
So I had to know if I could do it
by Neural on Jan.29, 2010, under Jewelry, Opal Jewelry, Opals
Just because I wanted to know.
This is a picture of a dime, one of my first 5 jump rings ever soldered, and the 2nd bezel I’ve ever made which holds in it a 3mm opal.
Recent work: Pilbara Jasper
by Neural on Jan.29, 2010, under Uncategorized
Here are a couple cabochons made from Pilbara Jasper. I love the contrast in colors on these. They are about 18mm on the long side.
First silver pendant
by Neural on Jan.20, 2010, under Uncategorized
Broke down and decided to take a class on jewelry making and silversmithing. I learned a LOT this past weekend. It was a 3 day course at Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry and Lapidary, in Arden, North Carolina.
I have some odds and ends that were tests and similar, but below is the first full piece I created. It is a sterling pendant with a moukite cabochon (which I also made).
This one definitely won’t be going up for sale, since it’s my first ever.
Stone Canyon Jasper
by Neural on Jan.08, 2010, under Uncategorized
Nice rectangular cab. size: 34.5mm x 25mm x 6mm (yeah, it’s a bit thick)
