Preliminary sketch.

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Super Sculpey

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Extruded goodness

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Checking against the sketch

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Cardstock mandrel, to keep the ring circular. I tore the edge to soften it so it wouldn't mark the clay.

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Cardboard supports for the furnace

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Rough sanding with 100 grit to take down the high spots.

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Looks like my cardstock stretched it out..

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150 grit sanding

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220 grit sanding

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600 grit sanding

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Flat spot sanded off to set the diamond

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Getting the setting ready

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Filling in

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Shaved off high spots with a blade

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Filled and shaped the underside of the bezel

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Testing the fit of the stone

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After sanding

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Attached stone using liquid clay

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Getting ready to cast

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Key registers in place

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First half poured and clay mostly removed

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It's alive!

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Filled with water and clamped to prevent leaks

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Success!

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