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Offline libragear

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Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« on: April 22, 2009, 09:06:38 AM »
Thought I would post my new ear cuffs and see what people thought. :) I had a lovely model for these. :) i am definitely making more.

These are aluminum. The first one uses Moroccan agate and the second one uses Fresh water pearls.







Great work all of you. :) Keep it  up!

Kate

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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 11:10:58 AM »
Lovely...haven't seen anything like this design before.  Are they heavy to wear?

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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 12:25:10 PM »
Thanks, :) They are made from aluminum, so the are very lightweight even with the stones. :)

Kate
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 12:31:52 PM »
Quote from: libragear on April 22, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
Thanks, :) They are made from aluminum, so the are very lightweight even with the stones. :)

Kate
I haven't worked with aluminum.  Is it expensive?  Does it mar very much?

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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 01:52:12 PM »
Those are pretty neat, are they comfortable to wear?
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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 04:51:44 AM »
Very interesting. I like working with anodized aluminium... lots of colour with very little weight.
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2009, 06:49:35 PM »
Quote from: Jeanne on April 22, 2009, 12:31:52 PM

I haven't worked with aluminum.  Is it expensive?  Does it mar very much?

Jeanne


Aluminum is not expensive and it's lightweight and it's so easy to work with it doesn't get marred unless you 'death grip' it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 10:52:55 PM »
As a beginner, where would be the least expensive place to buy aluminum wire?  I haven't seen it advertised.

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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2009, 06:48:01 AM »
Try TRL, their prices usually can't be beat although I don't know that much about aluminum.

http://theringlord.com/cart/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=3&cat=Wire
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2009, 11:42:09 AM »
Quote from: maillemystique on April 24, 2009, 06:48:01 AM
Try TRL, their prices usually can't be beat although I don't know that much about aluminum.

http://theringlord.com/cart/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=3&cat=Wire
Thanks for the link.  It looks interesting.  I will be checking them out.

Jeanne
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2009, 12:48:05 PM »
Maybe we should buy stock in TRL!!!! ;D  Does everyone who makes maille buy their rings or wire from them?

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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2009, 09:39:03 PM »
I get my gold and silver rings from TRL. No complaints so far, and their prices are certainly good. Shipping is a bit slow, but they're in Canada so I blame US customs. They've got a wide selection at good prices, but I have heard some people say their customer service isn't so great. I've never had a problem, though.
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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 09:03:03 AM »
I love the cuff design great work
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Re: Input on some chainmaille ear cuffs :)
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2009, 06:13:13 AM »
Quote from: Jeanne on April 27, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
Maybe we should buy stock in TRL!!!! ;D  Does everyone who makes maille buy their rings or wire from them?

Jeanne
I dont, but thats because I'm in Australia, but TRL actually suggest who to go to if you are in Australia..and they happen to be a favourite of mine LOL
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« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2009, 09:02:15 AM »
That's the sign of a great company, when they give information on where to find something in another area.
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