Critique Request Business card clip

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This is a copper prototype of one of my pieces for the silver show in Sheridan next month, let me know what you think of the idea. Sorry about the picture quality.
 

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It might be good engraving, but it's difficult to tell with blurry pics. C'mon! You do it! :)
 
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That is a cool idea. Business card clip. Cool.:cool: :tiphat:
How did you form the clip?

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Sam, I will get some better pics up soon, only have 9 days til I fly out and have 2 more pieces to make to finish the set. I am doing a blued steel letter opener with Sterling handles, a desk business card stand as well as this piece, both in solid Sterling Silver.

I am doing my practice in copper before cutting my silver pieces.

Sandy, it was shaped over a piece of Ironbark timber I cut to the size of a business card and shaped it in a vice, I have a basic workshop and work on the principle of "get a bigger hammer".

I was more interested in the thoughts about the design of the card clip, my engraving will be better on the silver version (I hope).

Ty
 
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I'd like to see better pics, too. From what I can see, it looks like your on your way.

Good luck with the silver, and show us those too.

As to the design, I am worried about the coners of the cards bending, but to have a sample of your engraving always with you has got to be a plus!!!
 
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If this device is to be carried in the pocket, then it has design flaws as mentioned above. How do you envisage it being used as we may have overlooked something?
 
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Eric, if it was a bikini it would have to be a VERY HIGH rise thing..haha. Reminds me of a cell phone carrying case.
 
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silverchip said:
I wonder where Eric 's mind is ?!?!?!!?!?!?
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Despite the focus, Ty, it looks like a good design!

Yes, Dave, but Eric should know that such metal items were made for centuries, historically they were not called bikinis, rather, they were called chastity belts, or so I have read?

best

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