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ou8nrtist2 β Spiral Torque #2
Published: 2012-04-07 20:02:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 2907; Favourites: 71; Downloads: 18
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Here's the second iteration of this spiral torque motif . I tried a slightly new technique that is giving me favorable results allowing me to control the deformations and collapsing as I twist the bar with one hand and torch heating with the other.The key is to PULL TENSION as you twist.This lays up the ridges more evenly...It's still quite a chore to try and keep the seams from opening up when I wrap it around the neck form for the final heat but it does seem to be an improvement.What I find most curious and surprising is the amount of material that is taken up in the twisting.I started with a 24" bar and it's been reduced to 16" overall.
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Some of my best work...
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Would look good on your throat.Just saying...
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haha i agree. might buy one from you in the future
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It is my pleasure to feature your work here. [link] Thank you for sharing it.
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This is a lovely Torque. So this starts life as a flat bar I take it? Did it start out tapered or you pulled and stretched it to get it narrower at the ends? The twist looks really good and the shape is really nice. Looks good on too.
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Yes it starts out as flat sheet that is cut to taper both ends 24" long.Because of the twisting it consumes allot of material.24" down to 16" finished length.
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I love it. It seems like that technique takes some patience.
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Greetings!
omg.. A couple of months ago I thought one finnish entrepreneur was copying my designs. ..until one of her new designs was almost an mirror image of my unpublished necklace, that I have made about 2-3 years ago. So I understood that she creates same type of forms, that I do. 
But this one in the pic above IS the mirror image of that design of mine.. 
But that metallic piece of jewelry is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
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Thank you so much!
By all means you should publish your work.Your pieces are absolutely beautiful.
And don't worry if you see someone else with similar pieces.Often craftsmen or artisan working with inspiration from the natural world will come up with similar designs.It doesn't mean anyone copied anyone else.And even if they do,take it as a compliment to your exquisite work.In the long run it takes too much energy to defend your work from plagiarism,energy that would be better spent exploring new artistic forms...Don't let those worries hold you back.Life is short.
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YouΒ΄re welcome! And thank you! ThatΒ΄s very true. ..I just tend to forget that from time to time. Thanks for the wise words! During this summer I might have the time to finish and publish some new works.
Have a great spring time!
-i
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I am proud of this one...
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seems a little rough towards the tips. otherwise I like this design very much
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I reworked the tips since this photo.Good eye.
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12ga? they are awesome, quite organic.. your controll and tightness is incredible, solo. ive always been scared off with test peices of curling ss sheets, thats some intense work. great fucken job
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Thank you Matthew,
This is not 12 ga.It's thinner.1/16"I believe...It's allot tougher than steel so you can get away with using thinner stock and the piece is still resilient, durable, and springy enough to get on and off (the neck) with ease.
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This one definitely reminds me of animal horns, and the proportions are lovely. Have you considered trapping a glass gem in the center? I understand that as a piece of neckwear, it would need some flexibility, but it could look beautiful if you found a way to do that. Perhaps even a point-down teardrop might look nifty. (I hope I don't sound pushy, I'm overtired and my perceptions are a wee bit off, I'm just curious to see what you could do.
!yoJ
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Not pushy at all,those were my exact thoughts.I'll keep making additions and little innovations as time goes on.
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This is my favorite so far!! Gorgeous piece!!
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You're very welcome!
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