rod
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Here is a bracelet practice, where I am trying some patterns inspired by an old ivory set of proportional dividers from the year 1630. It is much changed by me, however the old object was what got me thinking.
I will apply something similar to a blackwood flute that is half finished. It will have five silver and gold rings about 9mm wide. I have already determined that I can cut this style at that scale, but thought I would try a bracelet first, as it is double the width. Of course ring designs have to join up seamlessly and bracelets do not, so the rings will not have the C scroll you see on each end of the bracelet.
Still plenty of areas to improve in my cutting, and I have learned that 'cleanliness is next to godliness', when it comes to plating, you must not contaminate your solutions.
Once more, it is very important to have your silver plate very, very flat before starting to cut. If this is done well, and it does not take long, then the gilding may be sanded off the top surface in a few minutes.
I welcome any and all critiques, especially in the design layouts, it is a gift to have another set of eyes looking things over. Photos are not good, I promise to do better next time.
Rod
I will apply something similar to a blackwood flute that is half finished. It will have five silver and gold rings about 9mm wide. I have already determined that I can cut this style at that scale, but thought I would try a bracelet first, as it is double the width. Of course ring designs have to join up seamlessly and bracelets do not, so the rings will not have the C scroll you see on each end of the bracelet.
Still plenty of areas to improve in my cutting, and I have learned that 'cleanliness is next to godliness', when it comes to plating, you must not contaminate your solutions.
Once more, it is very important to have your silver plate very, very flat before starting to cut. If this is done well, and it does not take long, then the gilding may be sanded off the top surface in a few minutes.
I welcome any and all critiques, especially in the design layouts, it is a gift to have another set of eyes looking things over. Photos are not good, I promise to do better next time.
Rod
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