19th century amethyst grapes with jade leaves - photo

[Altair]

19th century amethyst grapes with jade leaves.

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Previously:

Large amethyst geode - GIF
Jade carving tubular bow drill - photos
Making a gold pendant - GIF
Rolling gold bracelets - GIF
Making bone jewelry - GIF

[NortonDommi]

Are beautiful things still made?

[marksbug]

I remember mom making those back in the 60s'.the entire house smelled from the polyesther resin. she still has a few sets of them from way back then. boy if I did that my wife wood kill me...if I did that at moms house she wood kill me! dam I miss making stuff with that stuff.....(manily car parts)

[desbromilow]

Are beautiful things still made?

sure are, my beautiful thing was made several years ago, and I'm so glad she said "yes" when I proposed.

Sorry - couldn't resist..

but truth be told, it's up to us to make beautiful things, but I myself have to use cheaper materials (typically brass, copper, etc)