Gilded flare cutting practice, an ancient Arabian influence

[rod]

I wanted to improve my flare cutting, like lettering, one can never have too much practice, and anyone who has visited the old mosques knows that ancient Arabian ornamentation has a wealth of interesting geometric patterns.
This pendant practice leans heavily on a circular pattern, yet I altered some elements that I was not happy with ( how arrogant of me!)

Next step is to letter the back, dome the shape and add a soft soldered ring for the chain.

I see plenty to improve on my next few tries.

Rod

 

[Beathard]

It's a very nice pattern. I see the influence.

 

[jetta77]

Very cool pattern...

 

[didyoung]

that is a very nice pend.

 

[Marrinan]

what a beautiful piece of work. your practice puts my efforts to shame. I am assuming this is a beautiful pendent. Fred

 

[Peter_M]

That is very nice Rod!
Quite a bit of inspiration can be found in Islamic design, they sure have mastered the art.
Found a neat gadget at Lee Valley that is fun to play with http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/page.aspx?p=68730&cat=4,104,53208&ap=1 and has potential for some geometric design. Then I am a sucker for those mechanical gadgets

Peter

 

[Sam]

Clean cutting and stunning work, Rod! Just fantastic!!

 

[Weldon47]

Excellent.... big-time wow factor, Rod!

Weldon

 

[diandwill]

I would like to suggest that you continue practicing. Seriously!! If you start selling those, just like they are, many of us will find it hard to compete! Beautiful work, and a great concept!

 

[golden forge]

I really like the look of that! Very beautiful piece Rod.

 

[Jörmungandr]

I like it alot, thank you for showing.

//DQ

 

[monk]

my chief critique: i don't own it ! sort of lets you know how i feel about this. you want my mailing address ?

 

[rod]

Thank you for your kind encouragement, dear Colleagues,

I hope to post a few more attempts to compare, especially if I can get more mastery at tool point. Photos have to be dull, as the sparkle in real life is intense, and as we know, sparkle is sometimes what people like.

Peter, I looked at that gizmo you gave the link to, and must get a set, out of curiosity. The price is right, you and I do share an interest in pottering around with such items, we will see who can come up with the most extravagant result!

Rod

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Outstanding, Rod
Your carving out a real niche with this work
Cheers
Andrew

 

[Tira]

Elegant and beautiful!

 

[Lee]

Terrific piece. The design is wonderful- full of interest, emotion, and tradition. Bravo my friend.