+mickebush77 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) this is my home made personal geocoin in bronze in the top it'S the beluga(qilalugaq). on the bottom the magic owl (Upiq nuannertoq). on the right it's the guillemot a miroir (Serfaq). i work on this project since mars 2008 <moderator edit after discussion with the OP> Reopened after communicating with the OP. This thread is to discuss the design of these handmade coins. It is not a sale or a trade thread. Edited November 22, 2008 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Those are very cool, can you tell us what they are made of? Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Very nice. My favorite is the owl. Quote Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Awesome I really like the Magic Owl! Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Those are very cool, can you tell us what they are made of? it's bronze and i use the lost wax technic Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Those are cool. I like the beluga. is there any design on the back? Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 What a great job on these beautiful coins. How long does it take to make these with the lost wax technique? I have seen that on TV before. How many do you make at one time? Also, where is saguenay? Quote Link to comment
RedShoesGirl Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 these are great! the bronze is even better than the resin one you sent me a while back. love the owl, but the bird is pretty cool. rsg/lara Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 in the back of the magic owl we can see a igloo, my name, the name of the geocoin and maybe later a trackable number. How long does it take to make these with the lost wax technique? 3 days. How many do you make at one time? one mold for each pieces but i can do 30 pieces each times. Also, where is saguenay? in province of Quebec and 200km in the north of Quebec city Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Closed until the OP decides if it will be trackable, message sent to the OP. It can be re-opened if the coin will be trackable on geocaching.com, or if these will be offered for trade only. Edited November 22, 2008 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Reopened after communicating with the OP. Quote Link to comment
+julia51:) Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Beautiful, VERY beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with us! Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I sell one of my coin on e-bay. this week is the Serfak xle next week the beluga(quilalugaq)and the magic owl(Upik Nuannertoq) i sell some other coin too I need money to buy more metal, propane and tracking number for the aluminium version Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) my first coin Upik Nuannertoq first of the serie. all home made(not made in china) i have a small foundry at home and i cast all my coin. a lot of job. i did 100 pieces and they are trackable. 80 for sale 20 for trade and gift they made on aluminum i did the limited edition in bronze 10 coin not trackable. available in 3 weeks leave me your comments this picture is before the finition this one is the back Edited March 5, 2009 by mickebush77 Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Great job, I really love the hand-made coins. These are really unique. Quote Link to comment
+007BigD Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 DUDE... I love your coin!!! REALLY! That is just sweet! I really like the back just as much as the front! I think I like the owl best too, the Beluga is cool cuz I like(d) to go diving! Not that I ever see one, but it reminds me of a time when all I saw was a Dark Blur commin right at me that looked like Beluga and just turned out to be a Harbor Seal screwin with me Really though...they turned out nice Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 So is this a "limited edition" or are you making anymore of them in bronze? Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 my first coin Upik Nuannertoq first of the serie. all home made(not made in china) i have a small foundry at home and i cast all my coin. a lot of job. i did 100 pieces and they are trackable. 80 for sale 20 for trade and gift they made on aluminum i did the limited edition in bronze 10 coin not trackable. available in 3 weeks leave me your comments this picture is before the finition this one is the back Do you have a pricce for them yet? I would like three of each design. thanks I also have trader coins avail. Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 my first coin Upik Nuannertoq first of the serie. all home made(not made in china) i have a small foundry at home and i cast all my coin. a lot of job. i did 100 pieces and they are trackable. 80 for sale 20 for trade and gift they made on aluminum i did the limited edition in bronze 10 coin not trackable. available in 3 weeks leave me your comments this picture is before the finition this one is the back Do you have a pricce for them yet? I would like three of each design. thanks I also have trader coins avail. good question...I've been watching for this too..would like 1 or 2 of each buy or trade ILYK Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) hello thank for your comment for the moment the it's not fixed but i think between 15 to 20 shipping included and little reduction for multiple purchase. next week i leaving for 2 weeks and after i putt the coin in sale. i advise before on the forum, dont worry. for the trade i'm very selective but you can send me some proposition. thank. Edited March 5, 2009 by mickebush77 Quote Link to comment
+scavok Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Wow! I love the handmade ones Quote Link to comment
+die_anita Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 wow this sounds great! I'd love to have an owl! Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 How do you melt the metal? I assume you have a gas-fired forge, maybe? How do you make the molds and out of what material? Soapstone? Quote Link to comment
+CHI-TOWN ROMEO Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Very nice and creative coins...I like the Owl best Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 How do you melt the metal? I assume you have a gas-fired forge, maybe? How do you make the molds and out of what material? Soapstone? hello first question: i have 2 kind of furnace one electrice and one gas-fired second question: i scult a model in paris plaster after i make a silicone mold. for the bronze coin i use the lost wax technic. for the aluminum coin i use the petrobond. send more description and picture of the technic before the sale Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 some news for the Upik Nuannertoq All my coin are ready to sell they look very nice. only 100 geocoin, no remint but for the sale you must wait two week. the price is between 15$ and 20$ shipping included with a little reduction for a second one. Quote Link to comment
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