Star & Dazzle rings

I finally managed it I made two rings and tube riveting lampwork beads.

I learnt a few things while making them, like don't break the best bead and get my self a tool to flare out the tube.


star & dazzle rings by CornishDragon, on Flickr

The beads moved / wobbled a bit on the ring so I put a jump ring in under the top rivet and that has made them sit better.


star by CornishDragon, on Flickr


dazzle by CornishDragon, on Flickr

I took photos as I made the rings including the broken bead and I will be posting them on my blog later in the week. I'm also very very tempted to keep the rings for myself.

Cornish they are frigging ace!! Well done you
Look forward to reading your blog, I want to have a go now!! What was the setting tool you used?

Thanks Tinker
I used anything I could get my hands on, a old paper craft pokey tool and my centre punch. I need to find out what I should really use so I don't make a mess of it, If I make anymore that is.

Well done Cornish, they look stunning. Pity about the broken bead, but I s'pose it's all good experience. I'd love to know how to do this.

Thanks Elaine.

I had a quick search on which tool to use and it's dapping punches I might have to invest in some.

Yes, they are useful. I invested in a set last week and have used them a few times already (spinner ring; texturing "moon" pendant; doming)

Now them there's bootiful Cornish. What do you mean, "If I make more". You MUST make more.

Thinking of the doming punches....as you're working with glass would the wooden variety be the best for this delicate work or just regular metal ones? I wonder.

Thanks Gillian I will certainly make more rings and maybe a pendant especially as I have some tube and spare.
I may invest in a metal set not sure if the wooden ones will be small enough, and I will use the for other things.

Wow Cornish they're beautiful!
Lisa

Thanks Lisa x

Well done you they are fantastic hon xxx

Absolutely beautiful!!

Thank you

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO I likey!

Thanks Zen x

Lovely rings cornish!