i just received my silver bead from shapeways, it looks quite nice, though it had a few artefacts and distortions so i contacted support about it already here is a picture of it sitting on my necklace with 2 other beads: Though i was wondering, is it possible to bend the silver with pliers or is the silver brittle/weak when put under pressure?
hello mate really nice design i have never used silver before but if u follow the link . youknowwho4eva ( a pretty trust worthy source) says its quite malleable https://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=4409 3&&srch=silver+heat#msg_44093 also here: it has some technical specs, if u like numbers https://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=4263 7&&srch=silver+heat#msg_42637 hope that helps
I just had the bead covered in patina and polished some more, also i arranged to have it's center filled with a blue saphire, Here is a quick picture i made with my phone, ill add better pictures later on
I just got it home, and i managed to take some proper pics this time I have enabled the shop aswell: https://www.shapeways.com/model/518071/wheatley-core-bead.htm l The small artifacts on the back should be resolved in the updated model.