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Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« on: September 28, 2011, 02:04:01 pm »

I was adequate in the last thread, I decided to upgrade myself.  HUZZAH!

So to start, some pictures:
Spoiler: Blue Bracelet on wrist (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Blue Bracelet on black (click to show/hide)
Both of these are made with 18g 1/4" Bright Aluminum rings with glass beads hooked directly onto the outer rings, and woven as normal European 4-1.  Oilslick has no clasp, as I was deciding what to do with it, and the Blue one was originally woven directly to my wrist because I know how to do that, but I put on a crummy clasp quickly to show how that would work, the closure is a little messy there.

I have a few other things, but I need to get pictures of them and that's a little bit iffy, but it'll happen eventually.  In the meantime, here's a belt I had started but needs some creative problem-solving to fix some issues, either way it shows of a very tight European 10 in 1 weave nicely.  Obviously, this picture wasn't taken with the good camera...
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Anyways, trying to get into business and willing to sell at a slight discount on B12 because, well, B12.  That's reason enough, right?  Moreover though, I'm looking for ideas and inspiration on how to make pretty and/or manly jewelry, and what ideas people might find cool.  I've got some extra money for some new rings, but haven't decided what to get yet, though I'm leaning heavily towards black rubber and colored aluminum, since I could make solid bracelets that stretch over the hand, no clasp, and could have some color with them.

So yes, metal, this time in a better forum category :P

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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 02:36:40 pm »

Huzzah for upgrading?
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 02:36:46 pm »

I am post to watch. Your productivity and hobby entertains me during my boring day.

Also pretty.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 03:04:56 pm »

Yup, very nice braclets there. Also very eager to see more of your creations :).
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 05:13:13 pm »

Maybe it's just my soggy old computer, but the pictures won't show.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 05:13:31 pm »

From the last thread:
Honestly?  Bright aluminum will serve you better.  But, all things learned through experience, right?  I've seen a camping bag in chainmaille, made to fit a rolled up sleeping bag into it.  Might be a good bicycle coat too, the metal should catch light better than cloth and make you more visible to clumsy drivers.  Both of these would be a good use for galvy, since it tends to turn white through oxidation, and develops a "wet dog" smell over time.  Great for outdoors-y things, stuff is durable, but otherwise, not quite so much...
I'd found out the "wet dog" thing after I'd ordered it. Still, I think I might have a few uses for it.
I have this little aluminum razor scooter, that collapses to fit onto a backpack. Sometimes I ride it around the college when my car is parked on the other side of the campus, downhill from my classes. Maybe I'll make some sort of sheathe for it that links onto my backpack. I'll post some pics of this nerdery if I get it done :D.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 05:16:18 pm »

Oh my god a chainmaille sheath for a foldable scooter would be so amazing.  Must see~

Others doing alright seeing the pics?  They're on Photobucket, if that matters...

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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 08:11:29 pm »

Lovely!  Keep at it, and best of luck getting started in business!
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2011, 08:15:03 pm »

img.ie is quite good if photobucket doesn't work, fyi.

But on-topic, a chainmail scooter sheath would being really awesomeness.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 02:40:11 am »

Posting to keep posted.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 02:48:31 am »

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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2011, 12:28:39 pm »

Posting to follow.

Still thinking about trying to get into this myself, if I can find/make the free time.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2011, 12:17:43 pm »

Great work!

Bracelets work for Man-jewelry as well, as do full bracers. Also, if you could find some way to "candy stripe" the rings with some other metal (some sort of pseudo-gold) would be cool too.
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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2011, 12:56:21 pm »

Define "candy stripe"?  You mean like a candycane with diagonal stripes?  That'd be pretty easy, actually.  I have some bronze and aluminum, I'll get it a little try.

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Re: Girlinhat: Proficient Metal Crafter
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2011, 09:59:51 pm »

I have been looking for some dwarfier weaves and haven't really found anything that looks really dwarven. Any suggestions?
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