jnicholes Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Hello, I had a brilliant Idea and I wanted to share it with you guys. Here is the rundown: I have a good friend, (not a girlfriend,) in Utah. I want to make something for her for the holidays. I decided to try to make a necklace for her with a piece of Petrified Wood as a pendant. Attached is a picture of the piece I am using. I thought about using one of my Gastropods as the pendant, but I passed because I only have 2 Gastropod fossils. My smallest fossil fish are too big for a necklace. Well, that is my gift idea. I just wanted to share it. What do you guys think? Jared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Any gift that shows thoughtfulness is a good gift. If you go the necklace route, you can choose to polish it like a cabochon or leave it as-is. To add a bit more context to the gift, perhaps add a small information sheet about petrified wood in the box. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I agree, it's a lovely idea, one from the heart and imagination which will surely be treasured. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnicholes Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Thanks for the input, guys! I really appreciate it! I'm going to have to put off making this gift, mainly due to the fact that I spent the last of my money on fixing my car which unexpectedly Had a failure. My blower motor went out. I just got it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I'm sure your friend would be touched by your thoughtful gift. Wire-wrapped pendants aren't difficult to make, though the final product certainly varies according to the skill, experience and artfulness of the maker. I've made a few that I wouldn't call artful (or skillful) but were still well-received as gifts. One of our forum members posted this helpful "how-to" about fossil jewelry wrapping, and several members posted their own craft-work here. You might like to give it a try sometime, even if you have to put it off for now. 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 There something special about petrified wood I think and that is a nice and colourfully piece . Like Kane said include some information about the fossil like location, age and maybe some of the critters that was around at that time and location. Having a back story really make it interesting.I think she will love it. Keep us posted when you have made the necklace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_17 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 My fiance made one for me a few months ago using petrified wood. I love it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, Joe_17 said: My fiance made one for me a few months ago using petrified wood. I love it. I love it too! A very creative gal you are set to marry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, Joe_17 said: My fiance made one for me a few months ago using petrified wood. I love it. Nice tree motif too. It looks great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Joe_17 said: My fiance made one for me a few months ago using petrified wood. I love it. Not surprised. The wire tree on the stone tree. Super. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Mrs R gave me this it is from one of my favourite poems . It is also petrified wood That Silent Evening by Galway Kinnell It is a lovely object 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I was going to suggest that you might consider drilling a small hole in the piece of pet wood--requires a concrete bit and (ideally) a drill press or steady hands. That would allow you to pull a loop of the necklace material through the hole and around the piece forming a bit of a looped knot which would hold the piece securely without the added complications of trying to figure out how to wire wrap the piece. After seeing the fantastic piece above, I am speechless--the talent and creativity of some folks boggles the mind. Does your fiance have a sister? Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_17 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, digit said: I was going to suggest that you might consider drilling a small hole in the piece of pet wood--requires a concrete bit and (ideally) a drill press or steady hands. That would allow you to pull a loop of the necklace material through the hole and around the piece forming a bit of a looped knot which would hold the piece securely without the added complications of trying to figure out how to wire wrap the piece. After seeing the fantastic piece above, I am speechless--the talent and creativity of some folks boggles the mind. Does your fiance have a sister? Cheers. -Ken LOL yes she does but they're married or with someone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 That's OK--my wife would probably object anyway. Cheers. -Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I have made a couple of wire wrapped necklaces. One using a small brachiopod and another using an artifact (Native American point). Both were rather simple to make. I used a thin strip of leather for the necklace and very thin copper wire to wrap the piece and make a loop. A pair of needle nose pliers is about all you need tool wise. Nothing to the level of @Joe_17 fiancé, but they turned out ok. The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnicholes Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Good grief! I went out to run errands and just now checked my messages. I didn't expect this many! I am getting the chain tonight, then I will assemble the necklace and mail it off. Will post pictures when I am done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Apparently it's a topic that interests people! I like the wire wrapping idea, being non-invasive on whatever fossil you use. I've never done any of that myself but have seen some nice examples (like the tree above). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Very nice! I've made a fossil sea urchin necklace for my wife with a silver wire wrap on a leather thong... and a fossil shark teeth earrings on studs (super easy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnicholes Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 3 hours ago, aplomado said: Very nice! I've made a fossil sea urchin necklace for my wife with a silver wire wrap on a leather thong... and a fossil shark teeth earrings on studs (super easy). Fossil earrings? That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that! I'll have to try that to go with the necklace! Speaking of the necklace, I lost that piece of petrified wood. I think it fell off the counter and landed somewhere. Well, at least I have spare pieces! It's pretty plentiful in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, jnicholes said: Fossil earrings? That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that! I'll have to try that to go with the necklace! Just use a dab of E6000 jewelry glue to attach the teeth to stud earring findings... I got sterling ones at Hobby lobby for a few dollars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnicholes Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Necklace is done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Nice! I'm sure she'll love it. I love the reuse of fishing tackle. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnicholes Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 It is in the mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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