Yesterday I met a goal that I have had set for myself for what feels like many years now. I set one of my porcelain pieces in silver and made a ring. Yay! I'm kind of busting my buttons over this! I've wanted to do this for so long but have only recently been able to acquire many of the tools I needed. I've been pouring over books and watching countless videos on Youtube for ages and yesterday I finally just did it.
I think I held my breath the entire time.It's far from perfect but not a bad first effort. And now I know what not to do (less solder, buy a really good set of files...) for the next time.
I celebrated by eating the biggest hot buffalo chicken sub smothered in blue cheese dressing I have ever seen... :)
22 comments:
Awesome, Nancy. I'ma lovin' rings right now... can't get enough. Keep 'em comin' I'd love to see more. :)
Bellísima. Beautiful! It looks awesome. Definetly go for more. :D
I am so excited for you!! this is fabulous!! these will be so popular. I am already salivating, and wondering how soon it will be til I can get one of my own! you rock!
congrats..this is beautiful,
takes your lovely beads to a whole different place..
Great ring!!!
OH WOW! REALLY well done! My first attempt at soldering was a disaster, my second, moderately better. I don't have the tools at the moment to play around with it, but one day.
WELL DONE, HURRAH!
OH! You lucky girl! That is beautiful! I'm dreaming of some silver working tools too! You already look like a pro!
Congratulations Nancy! I know what you mean about doing the research and then finally getting yourself to do it. I think it looks fantastic!
It looks fantastic to me!
I LOVE IT!!!!!! I want one!!
nancy, this is gorgeous! i am of course a bit biased towards the ring that i have of yours - but the sterling is really beautifully crafted - and will set off your gorgeous glazes and patterns... these are sure to be a great seller for you.... i find ring making to be addicting, but mine aren't as meticulously created as yours...
AWESOME! You did a great job!
Awesome ring. Gorgeous. I would never suspect it was a first attempt!
Oh Nancy! That ring makes me weak in the knees. Make more! Make more!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I agree with Erin - the world needs more of these!
it is beautiful! congrats on your accomplishment.
Wow!!!! awesome!!! congrats! excellent.
Wow!!!! awesome!!! congrats! excellent.
Fabulous - can't tell its your first one - really nice work, Nancy :)
I love it! So simple and so pretty!
you rock the house with this! thanks for sharing this beautiful ring with us.
jean xox
I want one, now!!!!
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