Members KnotHead Posted February 27, 2011 Members Report Posted February 27, 2011 Kangaroo Steam Punk Necklace 18 inches Brass Steam Punk Wheel Black Kangaroo Leather 12 Strand Rectangular Braid Hope you all like it. I had fun making it. There is still a point of frustration though. I am having a tough time finding the proper findings and some rectangular end caps in sterling silver and brass as well. The whole time I was making this necklace, I was also searching the net for findings that would work with this necklace. But to no avail, I had to settle for the ones that are on there from my local bead store. Oh well. Life goes on eh?... Brian... Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Zoej Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Love the necklace Try Pandahall.com its the only place I could find similar fittings and they are a really good price Regards Zoe Quote
Members CharlieR Posted February 27, 2011 Members Report Posted February 27, 2011 OK, question: Is a 12 rectangular braid done the same as a 12 round braid without the core? Quote
Suze Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 try BraidersHand for end fittings also look for KumiHimo supplies (braiders hand is one of them) Kumi is a Japanese braid and uses the same type of end fittings Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members KnotHead Posted February 27, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments and pointers to find some findings that might work on the next one. OK, question: Is a 12 rectangular braid done the same as a 12 round braid without the core? Yes it is. I just used a polly hammer to pound it flatter and a roller to smooth the rectangular braid out more. B... Edited February 27, 2011 by KnotHead Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members 8thsinner Posted March 2, 2011 Members Report Posted March 2, 2011 I think this looks great. I am sure it must be hard to find pieces and clasps. Have you thought about making your own out of something from a hardware store? Quote Doing the right thing is bleeding for the cause. Website Facebook
Members KnotHead Posted March 2, 2011 Author Members Report Posted March 2, 2011 I have been looking just about everywhere I can. But finding those types of box ends is not very easy. The ones you do find are just plain too large or too small in one way or the other. I think I found a place in the UK that might have what I'm looking for. I wont know until I order a few of them and try them out. Thanks for the kind comments. B... Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members Handmadewhips Posted March 3, 2011 Members Report Posted March 3, 2011 I love the whole SteamPunk Thing.... Great work... Quote www.HandMadeWhips.com
Members KnotHead Posted March 3, 2011 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2011 Thank you all for you kind comments. B... Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members KnotHead Posted March 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted March 6, 2011 The necklace SOLD. I had it around my neck and it sold straight off my neck. LOL... B... Quote Best Regards, Brian Kidd
Members edla Posted December 26, 2011 Members Report Posted December 26, 2011 Congratulations to you!! And the necklace really very pretty! Quote
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