Tension Set Pearl Pendant

As a boy I collected all kinds of semi-precious stones and things of the like. In my box of treasures was this silver pearl. I made a pendant and presented it in the jewelry box I made my wife for Valentine’s Day.

Before I made it I did a few rust experiments. The results here.

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Step 1: Initial polish

To start I cut a section of ½” pipe. This pipe is in the electrical section at the hardware store. Five feet cost me $2.00. I chucked it in my lathe and used 400 grit sand paper followed by 800, and 2000 to polish it.

Doing this will make it eaisier to polish towards the end.

iOskr says: Apr 10, 2012. 9:31 AM

its a good work man.

Klesa says: Mar 12, 2012. 1:01 PM

I absolutely love it! Wish I had those types of things here in my home, I'd make them for myself! :D

hrollinson says: Feb 28, 2012. 5:51 PM

Awesome work
i was wondering where you get your chains that you put the pendants and things on

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Mrballeng (author) in reply to hrollinsonFeb 29, 2012. 12:32 PM

The one shown is a silver box chain. I think I got it from Target for about $15.00. Though sometimes I use fashion chain which you can get at the craft store, 6' for $3.00.

neetz says: Feb 23, 2012. 7:01 PM

very pretty! I have a loose pearl, i want to try this!!!!!!!

RedneckEngineer says: Feb 15, 2012. 12:29 PM

WOW! You are one creative man!

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Mrballeng (author) in reply to RedneckEngineerFeb 17, 2012. 12:32 AM

Thanks!

stormy0314 says: Feb 16, 2012. 11:08 AM

Change of subject. In another of your 'ibles you said you used stainless paperclips. Where do those come from? I really like this pendant and your instruction are very complete and clear. Thanks.

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Mrballeng (author) in reply to stormy0314Feb 17, 2012. 12:30 AM

The paper clips I use are just the common ones you find at any store. If I wrote that maybe you could let me know on which ible so I can correct it. Thanks for the comment.