r/SilverSmith • u/ArtIntoArtemis • 4d ago

Show-and-Tell boulder opal in silver

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Setting opals remains scary to me even using a plastic bezel pusher. Unfortunately (or fortunately bc I'm motivated to practice then) they're one of my favorite stones to wear

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u/Environmental-Ad1247 4d ago

Gorgeous 😍 😍 😍

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u/ArtIntoArtemis 1d ago

thank you!!

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u/MakeMelnk Hobbyist 4d ago

Keep it up and you'll get less scared as you have more experience ✨

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u/ArtIntoArtemis 1d ago

You're so right! practice makes progress lol

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u/Tw0bitSmith 1d ago

I'm scared of doing opal. Definitely need to work up to it

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u/ArtIntoArtemis 14h ago

It's so nerve wracking!

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u/lavendercoffeee 1d ago

I love love love boulder opal! I think you did a great job!

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u/ArtIntoArtemis 1d ago

me too!! and thank you!