Diamonds!

[nete]

This customer doesn't carry something that looks like a violin case, does he?

[ARBeads]

I have....with mixed results.

The main problem I had was incompatibility - They came out the kiln looking fab and then I got to watch the whole beads shatter as it puked the diamond out    The diamonds I was trying were unharmed by this process....

I had more success when I lightly caught the diamond in place and then encased leaving an air bubble above the diamond ie the tiny tip is the only part in the glass.

I'd go for the glue option or make a hollow BHB and then catch the diamonds inside by coring with some fancy signature beadcaps!

[Lakelady]

That's interesting!  And my client has given strict instructions regarding the piece and it isn't a bead...definitely going for the glueing option as even if I test one, there is no guarantee that the rest will behave!  Thanks though, always good to know these things 

[Nicknack]

Please show us pictures - I'd love to see whatever it is he wants!

Nick

[Lakelady]

This customer doesn't carry something that looks like a violin case, does he?

Thoughts along those lines did pass through my mind 

Will post a pic when it's done - waiting for the stones to arrive

[Pauline]

it isn't to bling one of your lady beads is it?

[Lakelady]

Haha!  No, you can relax - good idea though 

[Pat from Canvey]

Maybe they are CZ's anyway and he thinks they are diamonds.

[Glassy Lou]

Hey Jo
Did your those diamonds arrive from your customer yet?
If not, they might soon... 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21504112

Louise x

[Purple Cobwebs]

LOL Louise!

[chipperpottery]

  that mad me Laugh out Loud.
Could this be a new way of smuggling them out of the country ?

[Lakelady]

Gulp!

[Lakelady]

As promised, a picture of the finished diamond geezer 

He is 11.5cms high

DSCF6375 by TRGA, on Flickr

[Pauline]

ooohh er mrs!  that is amazing.  I am seriously impressed

[Pandanimal]

Wow.