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Handforged Thistle Brooch, Pin, and Pendant
One of our members asked me if I could make her a Thistle Brooch Pin that she could also wear on a chain or cord as a pendant. She too is an artisan (fiber arts) and she wanted something handmade, not machine made.
This is my design:
Brass, hand-dropped glass, 3 inches diameter, copyright 2010
I have soldered on a pin back for use as a pin, and a loop for use as a pendant
He makes items, all handwrought; Combinations of metal, stone, and thought; Symbols and history that certainly ought; Be worn by any well-dressed Scot. Carol, 2009
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Very nice!
It's rather big, it must be rather heavy, I guess.
Regards!
Mipi
I like the breeze between my knees
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Tyger, that's a very nice piece.
Jim Killman
Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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 Originally Posted by Mipi
Very nice!
It's rather big, it must be rather heavy, I guess.
Regards!
Mipi
It weighs only 40 grams (1.33 ounces), far less than most cast pewter/chrome pieces that one typically sees for sale.
He makes items, all handwrought; Combinations of metal, stone, and thought; Symbols and history that certainly ought; Be worn by any well-dressed Scot. Carol, 2009
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Fantastic! You are a truly gifted artist and craftsman, good sir!
The idea of hand-dropped glass is very interesting... I'm imagining that it's rather like casting the glass in place. Fascinating.
Originally Posted by piperdbh
...then the store manager would try to throw us out, and when RR and tyger and various others tried to stare him down with The Look he'd accuse us of voodoo or something and we'd wind up in the clink or on Dr. Phil.
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Lovely, Mark! Beyond that, words fail me. 'Tis a pleasure and a privilege to see your new ideas here
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Very nice!
Cheers
Jamie 
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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Wonderful looking pin well done.
Santa Kona
Founder & Chairman
The Clan Claus Society - www.clanclaussociety.com
Member: Clan Kennedy, S.H.A.N.O., Kilted Santa's
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That's really pretty! I'm sure the recipient will love it.
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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