[Jewelry making - Article 01126] - Re: [Orchid] Creating a cone

[Carla M. Fox]

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    I'm going to have to disagree with Jessi. I was hoping someone would
    offer some helpful insights on this. 

    I have tried many times to make a cone. There is some geometry in
    the lay-out. I now have patterns that yield the correct size and
    proportion between my narrow and wide part. But it took some
    figuring and help getting patterns in a workshop. 

    I have struggled with joining the sides for soldering. I have sorta
    figured that out. But its not easy. Even after reading several how
    to do instructions. 

    My problem is getting the cone all straightened out and smooth
    looking after it is soldered. I have even had custom pointed
    mandrels made to help in this process. But my cones are still a bit
    lumpy. 

    My experience and experimentation has shown me cones are tricky
    little devils to make. All hints, ideas, thoughts gladly accepted,
    so I can experiment some more and figure it all out. 

Carla
www.carlamfox.com
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