tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post6842051299486380302..comments2023-11-03T15:10:10.536-04:00Comments on HANDMADE BY LORELEI: Flipping IssuesLorelei Eurtohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-64825024334289683082011-09-13T09:14:59.684-04:002011-09-13T09:14:59.684-04:00The two jumprings method works for me. I've ma...The two jumprings method works for me. I've made a couple of sterling bracelets with domed discs. With one jumpring the flip over, with two they stay where they're supposed to! <br />Of course, Andrew put it better than that :) but it works for me!<br />That's a beautiful tin you've used.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054958394707123993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-22221164776141191922011-09-12T21:39:07.279-04:002011-09-12T21:39:07.279-04:00I would also suggest making it smaller if possible...I would also suggest making it smaller if possible, and/or attaching the bracelet to a nice wide leather band.Rising Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415223820119866137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-570787395635547842011-09-12T14:28:43.656-04:002011-09-12T14:28:43.656-04:00I don't know if anyone said this, but what is ...I don't know if anyone said this, but what is you used two jump rings to attach them instead of just one? Might make it more stable.SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-10647774250521321792011-09-11T19:18:28.361-04:002011-09-11T19:18:28.361-04:00I think adding a ribbon or bit or something would ...I think adding a ribbon or bit or something would help stabilize it. Perhaps a band just wider then the discs that would act as a backing for the bracelet.<br /><br />I hope one of these suggestions help. I saw a few about adding a second hole but that makes me cringe at the thought of damaging these beautiful things >.<Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917098081928141466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-46523539526380288912011-09-11T17:42:39.418-04:002011-09-11T17:42:39.418-04:00My opinion is that Andrew's opinion is brillia...My opinion is that Andrew's opinion is brilliant! He gave a very thorough analysis and explained the situation very well. The design is beautiful, Lorelei. And where do you get those tin pieces?deb from holden,mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338819287571618026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-3830920813750296302011-09-11T11:20:19.174-04:002011-09-11T11:20:19.174-04:00I think the dual holes idea the people had above m...I think the dual holes idea the people had above might work because it is probaably their shape and where they are worn that is causing most of the problem for you. Also, can you enamel the backs? If so, then it would look very pretty if it did continue to flip over.Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-42147507402492117802011-09-11T09:22:36.410-04:002011-09-11T09:22:36.410-04:00What about making new ones, doming them the other ...What about making new ones, doming them the other way. An other thought is to turn every other the other way, and end up with a bracelet that looks more or less the same on both sides. But then again both ideas would look a little bit different than the original.Kreativkrapylethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639554069818417855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-6379830677621985012011-09-11T09:21:33.733-04:002011-09-11T09:21:33.733-04:00I also think that there are several things that ar...I also think that there are several things that are going on, but I want to second Rosalynn's idea about rethinking your clasp. The figure-8 ring is oriented horizontally, and (if I'm seeing the claw construction correnctly), the claw also is on a horizontal plane. Once the claw hooks to the figure-8 there is a point of instability - theoretically, the claw should hook on the vertical in order to 'match up' to the horizontal of the figure-8, but instead there are 2 horizontals hooked together, creating a twisty point. But even if you added an extra ring to put the claw on the vertical, the physics of the claw's shape would mean that it would twist itself trying to lay (lie?) flat. Maybe work with the claw's built-in horizontality (new word?!??) and try changing the figure-8 to vertical (though I think it's going to want to try to stay horizontal, too).<br /><br />I don't know that this will help at all - I spend a lot of time obsessing about horizontal/vertical/horizontal/etc - and it doesn't always help when I do. But maybe it's one more piece of the puzzle...<br /><br />And I also think the bigger mystery is where you find the beautiful tins....I'm so jealous!m'lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091236823882933520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-15818503759789300702011-09-11T08:49:27.484-04:002011-09-11T08:49:27.484-04:00Gosh, I hope you can figure something out. this i...Gosh, I hope you can figure something out. this is beautiful! - KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330372341341676777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-11118410509883845552011-09-11T06:58:51.065-04:002011-09-11T06:58:51.065-04:00As others have said, I think it has to do with the...As others have said, I think it has to do with their shape. Maybe if you dome them the other way. Little bumps instead of little craters...<br /><br />The big mystery for me however is where you find these beautiful tins...<br /><br />- PepitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-18203619355821252212011-09-11T05:19:36.632-04:002011-09-11T05:19:36.632-04:00Hi,
1.If the bracelet is losely worn on the wrist...Hi,<br /><br />1.If the bracelet is losely worn on the wrist, then it will flip over. Maybe try fitting it just nice on the wrist, it will hold the pattern from flipping over. <br /><br />2. Instead of 7.5mm jump ring, try using flat connector ring, and connect the patterned domed with the 3mm jump ring. Something heavy *( slightly heavier that the dome tins ) and flat have to hold the patterns from flipping over.viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389115399534064257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-51395110765329861312011-09-11T04:02:42.516-04:002011-09-11T04:02:42.516-04:00That's a flipping interesting problem! I assum...That's a flipping interesting problem! I assume you want the bracelet to look just like this with the domes turned this direction, and connnected with jump rings like that. I wonder why the discs flip. Must have something to do with gravity, weight, shapes most stable position and maybe a few more things. <br /><br />How about attatching something under each disc, that would sort of change the weight distribution. Like a rubber ring from my elements, or a metal jump ring of larger size for a more discrete effect. Or another layer of tin domes, but ringed ones, so that the underside of the top dome is still the one touching the skin. I'll be happy to draw a sketch for you of how I mean, if you want me to. Don't know if it would work though. I am thinking it would change the weight distribution of the domes. Now there is more weight at the edge since that has the largest diameter. And the heaviest side wants to be furthest down so to speak. I guess it is a typical case of learning by trial and error to get to the wished design. An "it SHALL look the way I want it to" - case. Please do not give up. I love problems like this, and if you figure it out more designers would benefit from it.<br /><br />Looking forward to see the development!Malin de Koninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-91317208043106277282011-09-11T03:52:59.475-04:002011-09-11T03:52:59.475-04:00Here are a few thoughts:
Maybe if you tried puttin...Here are a few thoughts:<br />Maybe if you tried putting two holes per each side of the disks and tried figure 8's for linking.<br />Or link a flat bead or washer in-between each disk. Or maybe just worn tighter??? <br /><br />Looks lovely though.Thoughtfulhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641859835623337587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-1594852506897570732011-09-11T03:06:38.113-04:002011-09-11T03:06:38.113-04:00Thinking that they are flipping because of the dom...Thinking that they are flipping because of the doming against the wrist makes them unstable. If they had the dome reversed, then you would effectively have a large flat ring against the wrist and perhaps that would cure your 'flips'Vintajia Adornmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793014765086434877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-12554659235047104362011-09-11T02:14:51.616-04:002011-09-11T02:14:51.616-04:00I wonder if it would flip if they were domed the o...I wonder if it would flip if they were domed the other way - convex instead of concave (or maybe it's the other way around).Lisa Cone - Inspired Adornmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311596239966027004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-4070013990115010932011-09-11T00:42:57.097-04:002011-09-11T00:42:57.097-04:00This is a very beautiful bracelet !!and reminds me...This is a very beautiful bracelet !!and reminds me of a sterling silver handmade bracelet with hammered(?) pattern my mother did have...about the flipping I agree with You...make one with domed discs with nice pattern on both sides :)Angel Whispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977072180411276240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-70699921265564322302011-09-11T00:24:50.327-04:002011-09-11T00:24:50.327-04:00I have 2 suggestion:
First put two hole on each si...I have 2 suggestion:<br />First put two hole on each side, that should help<br />Also keep them closer together as in only one small jumpsuit at the connections<br /><br />Or a combination of the two.<br /><br />Jennifer<br />Www.jenniferwiles.conAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-59865329400278840682011-09-10T23:50:30.678-04:002011-09-10T23:50:30.678-04:00Think about your points of connection and the move...Think about your points of connection and the movement of pieces. Right now you're creating turning points, which are exacerbated by being on the wrist, which has lots of movement, the domed shapes, and the relatively large shapes in conjunction with thin connections. Try adding another point in your connection to stabilize your points of connection. So use two smaller jump rings and then a single jump ring in the center that lies flat and stays flat. You might have better luck drilling additional holes to create a wider base of connection. Think of little triangles.Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-80044610512012688602011-09-10T23:43:40.216-04:002011-09-10T23:43:40.216-04:00This isn't the best solution, but it's an ...This isn't the best solution, but it's an idea... Alternate each disc - one concave, and one convex. So even if the bracelet flips, half of the butterflies will be displayed. Another idea is to punch the discs so that the pattern is on the other side, then join two together at each link. Good luck!Lisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-90039384346939709672011-09-10T23:01:06.586-04:002011-09-10T23:01:06.586-04:00Sorry, I don't have a suggestion, but you flip...Sorry, I don't have a suggestion, but you flipping made me laugh with this: "It still flipping flips. What the flip!?"Linda Landighttp://www.lindasbeadblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-19124262661356212562011-09-10T23:01:04.951-04:002011-09-10T23:01:04.951-04:00Hook them to each other and not to a floating jump...Hook them to each other and not to a floating jump ring. In other words, use a jump ring, maybe an oval that would connect to one hole on one disc and the other hole on the other disc. It wouldn't allow them to move as much. The entire bracelet would have to flip if they are going to flip. <br />I think you've got physics working against you though because a curved object is naturally going to want to roll.Marcie Abney Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578434608830556772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-80351307097076631022011-09-10T22:56:53.463-04:002011-09-10T22:56:53.463-04:00Just a thought. Could it be the way the lobster ho...Just a thought. Could it be the way the lobster hooks to the other end of the bracelet that is causing the problem? I can't tell for sure from the picture but it looks as though the lobster hooks into a figure 8 piece. That might mean that the hooking of the lobster into it is causing just enough twist to the whole bracelet to turn it. A swivel clasp might solve the problem.Rosalynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891436046075513495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-28412660802026787842011-09-10T22:26:48.488-04:002011-09-10T22:26:48.488-04:00double holes on each sidedouble holes on each sideSpirited Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177223122928766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-62918625739156459492011-09-10T22:25:44.979-04:002011-09-10T22:25:44.979-04:00Maybe another on the hook end too...hmmm... Now yo...Maybe another on the hook end too...hmmm... Now you've got me wonderin... :-)Amy Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998584496439026031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-62328928957934542772011-09-10T22:23:43.663-04:002011-09-10T22:23:43.663-04:00Try adding an extra jump ring where you attached t...Try adding an extra jump ring where you attached the clasp. That works for me when I have flipping pendants. It sort of acts as a swivel... I don't know if it will work on a bracelet...Amy Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998584496439026031noreply@blogger.com