Pendants, my turn

[AlanZ]

I just put up a page that shows some of our first experiments with using Richard Joyner's pendant backer plate.

My bride and I have been collaborating on these, exploring techniques and materials.

The web page has some early notes about materials and techniques.

Here are some of the photos.

 

[FrankG]

Nice looking assortment and variety of techniques.

 

[JohnU]

They look good! I just ordered a backer plate and my wife is eagerly awaiting its arrival. Now only if I could get her to turn them.

 

[David Keller]

Nice grouping... The buckeye burl would be my personal favorite, but they're all nice looking.

 

[sailing_away]

They all look great. I'm really impressed with the creativity. I like the first one the best.

 

[markgum]

great work. Like the first one the best.

 

[AlanZ]

Thanks all.

It's been very interesting/entertaining experimenting with the materials and techniques.

For example in the pendant from the first photo, trying to figure the best way (and when) to bore the large hole (and not get tearout, or have it fly off the lathe due to limited adhesive), and then working out how to drill the tiny holes for the gold finding rod.

We're still playing around with it, and more often than not hearing myself say "oh, I can fix that" after something doesn't go as planned.