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@radiumbattery

Cultural Snapshots Along the California Coast.

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery Nov 16, 2019, 6:45 AM UTC

Strange Talisman

I made this piece trying to get into the steampunk spirit a bit. It could be an ancient machine that used to pull energy from a huge crystal that has long since been removed. Inside, I welded an anti…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery Nov 2, 2019, 10:19 PM UTC

Jade Necklace I made

Just finished this Big Sur jade necklace. Gem grade nephrite jade found while free-diving off the coast. Hammered fine silver fish tail. https://www.etsy.com/listing/735874724/big-sur-jade-fish

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery Oct 24, 2019, 11:43 PM UTC

Made an Opal and Jade Pendant

I've been wanting to use this really nice Australian opal for a long time. The jade piece below, I found while free diving off the coast of Big Sur in California. https://www.etsy.com/listing/7096372…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery Oct 18, 2019, 11:10 PM UTC

Made a Silver Pendant

Had this Paua shell turtle and Australian opal for a few years. Am glad to put it into something that someone can wear! https://www.etsy.com/shop/EndemicArt https://www.etsy.com/shop/EndemicArt

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery Sep 14, 2019, 12:45 AM UTC

Made an ammolite and Big Sur Jade pendant

Been getting back to some silver working. The stone on top is an ammolite, from the opalized shell of an ammonite fossil. These stones are relatively new to the jewelry scene and many people have not…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery May 30, 2019, 5:32 AM UTC

Made an Opal and Jade Pendant

The Australian opal has a gorgeous blue red and green flash. The jade I found free diving in the ocean off of Big Sur, the heart shape was naturally formed that way via erosion. I didn't do any carvi…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery May 29, 2019, 12:13 AM UTC

New Labradorite and Opal Pendant

Just finished this piece over the weekend, using a teardrop shaped labradorite with a great purple and blue flash, alongside two nice little opal doublets with lots of personality of their own. https…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery May 20, 2019, 1:27 PM UTC

Made Pendant with Keum Boo Technique

An ancient Korean technique, involving the application of thin gold foil to fine silver. Using a hot plate, you basically just let the foil melt into the silver, while dabbing at it with a fibreglass…

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery May 13, 2019, 2:08 AM UTC

New Jade Acquisition

Purchased some jade down in Big Sur today, at the ripplewood booth. Looking forward to making a lot of pendants. Posted using Partiko Android

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RadiumBattery
@radiumbattery May 12, 2019, 12:15 AM UTC

Yemeni Cat Stamps from 1965

Going through Grandpa's old stamp collection. Before email or instant messaging, it looks like we used a sticky paper with a numerical value and some art to send items over long distances. I guess no…

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