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Metal Clay, fine silver, carved shell, cubic zirconia cabochon. Made during a class taught.

 

Lessons learned (and remembered after the fact):

• Items made during a class are never as finely finished as I would have liked.

• Two thin shanks joined together create a wide shank.

• Wide shanks need to be made a size larger to fit comfortably.

• A hammer handpiece might be fun to play with. If it weren't so expensive.

• A hand carved item will never be symmetrical.

• It does no good to stress about an off center setting. Tell them that's what you *meant* to do.

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Uploaded on January 17, 2011
Taken on January 17, 2011