fig rocks Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Here's a few of my turquoise creations! All of my turquoise is "old stock", purchased from Quartzsite back in the 60's. It's all from southwest US mines and some of them are no longer in production. All the beads and cabs are freeform and were cut, polished, and drilled by my husband. Frog on a Leaf: Freeform cab, hammered copper, sterling silver & copper wire Frog on a leaf2: Freeform cab, hammered copper, amber, & copper wire Nanuktuk: Eskimo inspired freeform cabs and sterling silver chain Another Eskimo inspired freeform cab and sterling silver chain An ammonite with turquoise and copper wire Compendium: A mix of hand polished & drilled nuggets from different mines Atacama: A copper basket weave cross & choker with freeform cab Crocheted silver with turquoise & freshwater pearls Crocheted silver & turquoise Crocheted silver & turquoise with a silver leaf Crocheted silver, turquoise, & red coral Athena: Turquoise nuggets & Thai Hill Silver Freeform cab, sterling silver, & viking weave chain Chili pepper: Freeform nugget wrapped with sterling silver wire Cabs from the famous Lavender pit of the Bisbee mine that closed in the 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You killing me Fig you know I love Turquoise. I still have a few piece of Bisbee left it sales by the gram now not by the pound like when I got mine. Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekCrawler Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Beautiful Fig, You bring at touch of elegance to this forum! I would love to learn how to wire wrap.I have a large Ptychodus that I would like to make a necklace out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig rocks Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 You killing me Fig you know I love Turquoise. I still have a few piece of Bisbee left it sales by the gram now not by the pound like when I got mine.You're very blessed down there Seldom, I sell my Bisbee by the carat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig rocks Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Beautiful Fig, You bring at touch of elegance to this forum! I would love to learn how to wire wrap.I have a large Ptychodus that I would like to make a necklace out of. Snakekeeper, if you send me that Ptychodus I'd love to wrap it for you and I'd give you a deal too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You're very blessed down there Seldom, I sell my Bisbee by the carat! Hey it might be by the carat here now I am not selling mine and have not tried to buy any in some years Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guppy-boy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey it might be by the carat here now I am not selling mine and have not tried to buy any in some years Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh my... Your "Crocheted silver with turquoise & freshwater pearls" is a celebration of nature and life. Wonderful! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordpiney Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 absolutly beautiful figgy...you really are an extraordinary artist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wow what a great job, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Fig..... Yes simply stunning..... keep posting your work.... I never get tired of trying to decide my favourate...In this case I like Nanuktuk & Athena.... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Menser Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Love your creations. You are truly an Artist. Be true to the reality you create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traviscounty Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Really nice work! I'm just not sure how that would fit into my look. Maybe I should get another girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig rocks Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Really nice work! I'm just not sure how that would fit into my look. Maybe I should get another girlfriend? Thanks for all the compliments guys, it's a labour of love! Travis, I make mens' necklaces too, I just can't get any pics of them because they get snatched up as soon as I finish them! (They're usually spoken for before I'm half done) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Magnet Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Nice one Fig Rocks...!!! They look stunning... Honest, I'm not jealous... lol "We try not to use the word insane, we prefer the term mentally hilarious... " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekCrawler Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Snakekeeper, if you send me that Ptychodus I'd love to wrap it for you and I'd give you a deal too! Done! We can iron out the details in the coming week. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverphoenix Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Wow you do beautiful work!!!! I'm very amazed with the craftsmanship--those must take you a long time to complete, but worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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