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    Wow!

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    Glad you like it.
    I have been convinced to make some more in the near future for sale.
    once I secure a source of pewter or white-metal, and a little more time I'll have some extras - surplus to requirement.
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    I never fail to be completely impressed by the range of skills and talent that some of our members have. Well done they are fantastic.
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    I'm glad people like these - I do tend to be highly critical of my own work.
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    A few more pictures as things progress.
    We required a few extra Ross sash pins, and they weren't in the budget so the logical conclusion was that I make some.

    Since the last materials I have devised a repeatable molding technique that makes life alot quicker to make multiples.

    Also developed some experimental polishing techniques that protect the delicate parts, which I'm going to call a trade sectret as I have sold a few items since starting this post.

    anyway - on with the pictures.

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    Above: fresh out of the mold

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    A bit of appropriate shrubbery to go with the Ross clan theme

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    Presentation box - as presented to it's new owner.

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    Some multiples that show the backing and the polish.
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    I like your work.
    Just a small word of caution, I read that this design is protected (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...st-ring-78236/).

    Anyway they look great.

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    I'm aware of the protection on this particular design - and for the record these are not the items I have sold.
    there were some alterations to the design, although minute, still put it outside the legal 20% to render it outside copyright law - at least in this country.

    I have sold several Sgian Dubh's that are entirely my own design.
    clan pins that I plan to sell will be entirely of my own design.
    Last edited by Dranoweb; 29th September 13 at 03:12 PM.
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