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jcsilver · Nov 14, 2008

Hello, I wanted to post pics of this saddle ( gullet plate, skirt corner plate and housing corner plate ) look forward to any feed back. Thanks Joe

Tira · Nov 14, 2008

Hi Joe,

Very beautiful work. I really like the way you have some of the flowers half hidden or trailing off the edge of the design. It adds a lot of interest.

canadian · Nov 14, 2008

Joe,

You've done one hell of a job here. Very impressive work! Well designed and nicely worked.
Very inspiring!

Boris
www.artisticjewelrydesign.com

Marrinan · Nov 15, 2008

very well done - wonderful use of this style work-no bright cut and very showy-it will catch the judges eye-fred

Andrew Biggs · Nov 15, 2008

Hi jcsilver

I love it!! Just beautiful. The rich design and texture combination of the metal and carved saddle is outstanding.

Cheers
Andrew

Mike Cirelli · Nov 15, 2008

The engraving sure made a pretty saddle.

Mike Bissell · Nov 15, 2008

Thats nice work.

d.soileau · Nov 15, 2008

stunning work!

castagnos&s · Nov 15, 2008

jc, Wow! that is very nice your flowers are amazing could you let me in on the secret of how you cut them? they have more depth and realism than just about any I have seen. Also are you using liver of sulfur to antique with? Once again very nice work. Mike

loyd freeman · Nov 15, 2008

Beautiful work,Are the plates silver or other metal. I am having another saddle made at this time and would like to see any other pictures of your saddle. This is fine art and I am sure the finished saddle is most impressive. Loyd

jcsilver · Nov 15, 2008

castagnos&s said:
jc, Wow! that is very nice your flowers are amazing could you let me in on the secret of how you cut them? they have more depth and realism than just about any I have seen. Also are you using liver of sulfur to antique with? Once again very nice work. Mike

Thanks, nothing speacial I just bright cut left and right between petals and lay it down towards the outside. I come back the same way to the center and just cap the end of the petal. I never really like my flowers because the always seemed the blend in and they told me to just keep cutting them.

jcsilver · Nov 15, 2008

Thanks, it is overlay. I like it but it doesn't shine like the bright cut do

jcsilver · Nov 15, 2008

loyd freeman said:
Beautiful work,Are the plates silver or other metal. I am having another saddle made at this time and would like to see any other pictures of your saddle. This is fine art and I am sure the finished saddle is most impressive. Loyd

It is silver overlay. This is the first saddle that I have done with the black background. I have a few with just conchos and dee with the black, Thanks Joe

jcsilver · Nov 15, 2008

jcsilver

castagnos&s said:
jc, Wow! that is very nice your flowers are amazing could you let me in on the secret of how you cut them? they have more depth and realism than just about any I have seen. Also are you using liver of sulfur to antique with? Once again very nice work. Mike

No, I'm just using and oxider then black permanment marker the buff off with a pink silecone wheel. I'm still trying to find something that silver polish won't remove

Christine · Nov 15, 2008

Just WOW-- hope you are doing the bridle and breast collar to match. Bet this is going on a megabuck pony!
Beautiful!

Peter E · Nov 16, 2008

As already said many times....beautiful work. There is a richness to it making it very pleasing to the eye.

Thanks for posting it.

PEter

Ron Smith · Nov 16, 2008

What can I say Joe? Will beautiful do?

Are you making the ornaments yourself?
Ron S

jcsilver · Nov 16, 2008

jcsilver

Christine said:
Just WOW-- hope you are doing the bridle and breast collar to match. Bet this is going on a megabuck pony!
Beautiful!

Yes I've done a birdle and a browband headstall, breast collar and some jewelry for the wife.

jcsilver · Nov 16, 2008

jcsilver

Ron Smith said:
What can I say Joe? Will beautiful do?

Are you making the ornaments yourself?
Ron S

Yes its all made from flat stock, cut and soildered. thank joe

cowboy_silversmith · Nov 16, 2008

Joe~ My compliments...Very well done! It definitely exudes much confidence in the artistry and craftsmanship!

Best regards,
Greg Pauline

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