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03-03-2007, 01:13 AM
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Former Hobby
This isn't anything to do with metal detecting but I used to cut and polish stones and that led to making rings to put them into. I started selling them and then it changed from a hobby to a job couldn't really keep up with the demand and I liked it less and less untill I just quit doing it. These were laying around so I thought someone might like to see them. The first pic is a piece of mussel shell in the center and obsidian on the outsides. (Made this one for my sweetie) Pic 2: is lace agate and two turquoise. Pic 3: first is a purchased finding with a tiger eye,next two are cast useing "lost wax investment" (I used my scrap silver for these two) they have a tiger eye and lace agate. Pic 4:first is a purchased finding with petrified wood the next is lace agate. Next time I will stick to metal detecting I have a box of rings I found back in the 70's may dig out and post them. Thanks for bearing with me when I start off in another direction. Everyone have a great day and the best of luck to all. Richard (Gizmo)
 
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03-03-2007, 08:51 AM
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Hey Gizmo,
Nice rings! I find it amazing to take a hunk of rock and turn it into something beautiful. Its funny the thing about getting tired of something you enjoyed. I use to love to fish, got tied up in tournament fishing. After 4 years of getting up early, rushing to the lake, and running around in a boat, panic fishing, I finally woke up one morning and realized it had turned into a job with no fun involved. Nope, I no longer fish tournaments. I still fish from time to time, but I take my time doing it. It’s amazing how long it sometimes takes us to learn a little lesson in life.
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03-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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Beautiful Work Gizmo,
It's a shame you gave up making the rings but sometimes turning a hobby into business no matter how big or small can ruin the Fun. Hope you enjoy your New hobby and Good Luck. HH Bill
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03-03-2007, 09:11 AM
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Hey Gizmo
Man thats great looking rings for sure and great talent to make a rock into a ring like that...I like the forth photo, ring on the left...if you get back into it do it for the love of it and not to make it a living!.....great job Gizmo....
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03-03-2007, 02:33 PM
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Beautiful Rings ya made there Gizmo, and Awesome work too...I know what you mean when a fun loving hobby turns into to a grueling job and all interest is lost....I did the same with woodworking...
 But I'm easing my way back into it... Boobird... 
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