FILS UNIQUE - Fine hand-crafted silver accessories - AFFILIATE VENDOR THREAD

[ericgereghty]

Fils Unique (or F.U.) means "only child" in French. It evokes the universal bad reputation of only children as being irreverent and a bit self-centered (I'm an only child too 😉). We want to bring a touch of subtle rebellion and irreverence to formal outfits through an accessory that has been very traditional.

I feel so called out reading this

 

[Betelgeuse]

What is the story and symbolism behind sugar skulls anyway? I know that they have to do with the Dia de los Muertos, but not much more than that.

It's pretty much just that. Before the Spanish came to conquer, some cultures keep the skulls of their deceased to show them in the rituals that symbolized the end of the life cycle. When the Spaniards came, they banned some of those traditions. So now, the sugar ones are used in the "ofrendas" to commemorate the death and the faith that we all have.

 

[ter1413]

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[LA Guy]

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The winner of the severaL dots post count!

 

[ter1413]

The winner of the severaL dots post count!

Just tagging this thread.......

 

[LA Guy]

Just tagging this thread.......

Ah, I see. There is also a “Watch” button right beside or below the pages, depending on whether you are on desktop or mobile, above the page content, just in case you want to do it that way.

 

[Fils Unique]

Ha

 

[Fils Unique]

Happy Monday Style Forum!

An exclusive "behind the scene" post to show our enamel craftsmanship in action (and also to let you know that we welcome custom projects 🎁).

A customer sent us this image reference for a custom octopus pendant

The coconut octopus gets its unique name from its making dens out of discarded and hollowed-out coconut shells found in muddy waters along the coastal seafloor.

Here is the enamel painting process in speed motion and the final result. The tricky part with this design was to replicate these complex gradients properly. As you can see in the video, the gradient tones and the details are applied in successive layers.

Our customer was very happy with the final result.

All questions and feedback are welcome!

 

[LA Guy]

Happy Monday Style Forum!

An exclusive "behind the scene" post to show our enamel craftsmanship in action (and also to let you know that we welcome custom projects 🎁).

A customer sent us this image reference for a custom octopus pendant

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The coconut octopus gets its unique name from its making dens out of discarded and hollowed-out coconut shells found in muddy waters along the coastal seafloor.

Here is the enamel painting process in speed motion and the final result. The tricky part with this design was to replicate these complex gradients properly. As you can see in the video, the gradient tones and the details are applied in successive layers.

Our customer was very happy with the final result.

All questions and feedback are welcome!

I am pretty sure we use the same brand of paper towel. Actually the water absorbency is very useful, since my daughter and I use them as blotters for painting, especially in water colors.

 

[Jr Mouse]

Ah, I see. There is also a “Watch” button right beside or below the pages, depending on whether you are on desktop or mobile, above the page content, just in case you want to do it that way.

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[Fils Unique]

different day, different topic.

Do you know what Argentium is?

If not, you'll find more information in this blog post where we explain the main differences between Argentium and Sterling Silver. Have a good read

 

[LA Guy]

different day, different topic.

Do you know what Argentium is?

If not, you'll find more information in this blog post where we explain the main differences between Argentium and Sterling Silver. Have a good read

How about in terms of hardness and ductility? I love silver, but for larger pieces (like bracelets) I find that it can deform and scratch a bit too easily.

 

[Fils Unique]

How about in terms of hardness and ductility? I love silver, but for larger pieces (like bracelets) I find that it can deform and scratch a bit too easily.

The hardness and ductility are practically identical because the main component remains the same: Silver. and silver is a "soft' metal (like gold), they both have a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs Scale.

If you want to improve the hardness (and thus scratch resistance), a good option is to add a layer of plating. Rhodium which has the same color as Silver and a hardness of 6 Mohs is used most of the time. That will protect any silver piece greatly but...Rhodium is rare and thus expensive. The same goes for Platinum (with a hardness of 4.5 Mohs).

The hardness and ductility are identical for Sterling Silver and Argentium. One of the main benefits of Argentium resides in the tarnish resistance. Silver is a metal that oxidized easily when not worn, the addition of Germanium in the alloy keeps a longer luster and shininess.

 

[Spacepilot]

How big is something like that Octopus on? I don’t see the pics worn, or maybe even measurements?
Or this:

Tooth Pendant

Explore our collection of human teeth necklaces. Find sterling silver tooth pendants & teeth chain necklaces for an edgy, distinctive look at Fil's Unique.

www.filsunique.com

 

[qubed]

Yeah, you need measurements for your pendants. Or pics of people wearing them (not all of them have them). Or preferably both.