start of a money clip. sterling and 14kt. gold
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 25, 2014 #1 start of a money clip. sterling and 14kt. gold Attachments DSCF4974.jpg 86.4 KB · Views: 348 Last edited: Jan 25, 2014
Southern Custom ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Mar 8, 2013 Messages 1,026 Location Baton Rouge Jan 25, 2014 #2 That's the finest shading yet. Can't even see it with the naked eye! Layne
B Brian Marshall ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Nov 9, 2006 Messages 3,112 Location Stockton, California & Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico Jan 25, 2014 #3 And what's the back look like? You did (plan) to engrave it too, right? Brian
J JMiller Elite Cafe Member Joined Oct 30, 2011 Messages 521 Location Huntsville, AL Jan 25, 2014 #4 I really like the design.... a money clip worthy to share the company with Benjamin Franklin and William McKinley.
I really like the design.... a money clip worthy to share the company with Benjamin Franklin and William McKinley.
Southern Custom ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Mar 8, 2013 Messages 1,026 Location Baton Rouge Jan 26, 2014 #5 There's the picture! How do you fit the straight pins in the sharpening jig. I'm guessing that's what you are using to shade this latest stuff?
There's the picture! How do you fit the straight pins in the sharpening jig. I'm guessing that's what you are using to shade this latest stuff?
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 26, 2014 #7 finished engraving now for the second part of the money clip
M monk Moderator Staff member ::::Pledge Member:::: Joined Feb 11, 2007 Messages 11,007 Location washington, pa Jan 26, 2014 #8 ignert question here. how in blazes did you shade that finely ? marvelous work, for sure.
Beladran Elite Cafe Member Joined Jul 2, 2013 Messages 345 Location mississippi Jan 26, 2014 #9 monk said: ignert question here. how in blazes did you shade that finely ? marvelous work, for sure. Click to expand... My guess is witchcraft
monk said: ignert question here. how in blazes did you shade that finely ? marvelous work, for sure. Click to expand... My guess is witchcraft
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 26, 2014 #10 done! Attachments DSCF4981.jpg 75.8 KB · Views: 237 DSCF4982.jpg 48 KB · Views: 237
R rod ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Nov 19, 2006 Messages 1,609 Location Mendocino. ca., and Scotland Jan 26, 2014 #11 That fine money clip is worth some money, Shawn! Glad we at last got eyeball to eyeball briefly in Vegas. Next time we'll take more time, because you will have your own display table, no? Rod
That fine money clip is worth some money, Shawn! Glad we at last got eyeball to eyeball briefly in Vegas. Next time we'll take more time, because you will have your own display table, no? Rod
Willem Parel ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Sep 2, 2009 Messages 1,364 Location The Netherlands Jan 27, 2014 #12 Fantastic engraving Shawn but also the way the clip is made is a proof of excellent craftmanship.:clapping:
Fantastic engraving Shawn but also the way the clip is made is a proof of excellent craftmanship.:clapping:
R RDP Elite Cafe Member Joined May 19, 2012 Messages 574 Location Brisbane, Australia Jan 27, 2014 #13 Beautiful work Shawn, as always, thanks for sharing. Richard.
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 27, 2014 #14 thanks guys!!
LVVP ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Dec 13, 2006 Messages 1,382 Location Toronto Jan 27, 2014 #15 Beautiful work Shawn, thanks
T tkelch Member Joined Sep 8, 2012 Messages 95 Location hillsboro mo Jan 28, 2014 #16 Looks great. How did you bend this after engraving without messing up the engraving Tom
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 28, 2014 #17 tom I wrapped it with tape then bent it
dave gibson Elite Cafe Member Joined Aug 18, 2009 Messages 323 Location Livermore,CA Jan 29, 2014 #18 Beautiful piece, everything about it is a pleasure to look at.
Toad Elite Cafe Member Joined Mar 23, 2009 Messages 280 Location Vermilion, Ohio Jan 29, 2014 #19 Stunning. The shading is amazing.
didyoung ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined May 22, 2008 Messages 2,253 Location Laurel, Montana, United States Jan 29, 2014 #20 Thanks guys