Pendants

We are having a great time working on pendants.

We're using an offset pendant backer plate, exploring the possibilities by using different materials, offsets, techniques and finishes.

The photos below are mix of finished and almost completed pendants.

Some of the early pendants were just experiments with tools, materials and techniques.

The pendants are about 1.75" in diameter.

So far, it's been great fun working in the shop with Lauren, collaborating on these pieces.

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For those who now wear them... their names are in parentheses (if I remember correctly).

The earliest experiments

	Our very first pendant. Stabilized buckeye burl, with an offset, recessed necklace hole. Most who have seen it, think it's stone. (Lauren Z)
	Scribing two offset patterns onto a piece of Padauk. (Devin L)
	Scribing concentric offset patterns onto mahogany. We may add a couple of crystals at the ends of one side of the scribed lines.
	Our first attempt at inlay using a router before going to the lathe. Maple with walnut inlay. First attempt at affixing a Swarovsky crystal to a pendant.
	Another buckeye burl, with bottom hole drilled to accept some hanging beads... haven't decided where this one is going. (Lauren Z)
	First large hole offset and working with beads and crystals. Exploring the ways of creating the large hole, making the assembly and affixing the findings. This padauk wood still needs final finishing, buffing. (Lauren Z)

Experimenting with more large offset holes and beading options

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	Zebrawood with wooden beads (Erin C?)
	Buckeye burl with crystals (Isabel ZR)
	Padauk with etched glass beads (Kathy K?)
	Padauk with glass disk, crystal and seed beads (Lauren R) You'll see that we really like this combination, and its variations.
	Padauk with gold ring ()
	Buckeye burl with glass bead (Jamie P)
	Padauk with glass disk and crystal beads (Judy B)
	Padauk with glass disk, crystal and seed beads (Joanne)
	Padauk with crystals and seed beads (Dana E)
	Oak, near the pith (Dean HVWT)

Continuing to explore materials and techniques

Growing fond of the offset circle with various beading styles

This set finished with Danish Oil, buffed, then Renaissance Wax and final buffing.

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	Kindwood with amethyst crystal necklace
	Marblewood with red velvet beads
	Padauk with red/blue jasper
	Padauk with red/blue jasper (Kellie)
	Padauk with seed beads and rectangle
	Padauk with silver ring, crystals and beads (Kellie )
	Padauk with glass disk, crystal and seed beads
	Padauk with glass disk, crystal and seed beads (Lyn B.)