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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 8, 2023 19:58:19 GMT -5
Thank you! Now it's your turn.  I will try to get back to wire wrapping after PowWow, got too much going on getting ready and such right now. Good luck at the Pow Wow and have fun! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 20:50:43 GMT -5
Much better in MHO.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 8, 2023 22:36:21 GMT -5
Tela, that gray background is WAY WAY better!! That really makes a difference to me! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2023 6:02:57 GMT -5
Thanks Robin hummingbirdstones and Jason jasoninsd . I hope Michael's still carries it. The only problem with the gray is it's harder to adjust the white balance if I need to. |
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Jan 20, 2023 2:39:34 GMT -5
I especially love that second one. I can't figure out how you did the wrap. It looks like maybe flat beads around the top? I would love to see a side view. Whatever it is, it goes great with that stone.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 20, 2023 6:18:11 GMT -5
I especially love that second one. I can't figure out how you did the wrap. It looks like maybe flat beads around the top? I would love to see a side view. Whatever it is, it goes great with that stone. I'd love to claim so magical new technique, but it's gallery wire. You can do it, too. |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 20, 2023 16:30:31 GMT -5
Yes! It makes your piece seem warmer, more inviting, and the slight shadows give it more of a three dimensional feel. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 20, 2023 16:38:23 GMT -5
Yes! It makes your piece seem warmer, more inviting, and the slight shadows give it more of a three dimensional feel. Thanks. I've always preferred that background. But, it was harder to get the white balance right. In camera didn't work very well on a coupla cameras. PS Elements does a good job with it, though. |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 20, 2023 21:29:42 GMT -5
Yes! It makes your piece seem warmer, more inviting, and the slight shadows give it more of a three dimensional feel. Thanks. I've always preferred that background. But, it was harder to get the white balance right. In camera didn't work very well on a coupla cameras. PS Elements does a good job with it, though.
I'm happy to hear that your PS Elements editing is straightforward., Tela.
For jewelry I use doll skin fabric for a background. Its weave is very small and tight with no loose threads or "hair". It allows me to create interesting shots with folds or shapes with virtually no issues in PSE. But when I began listing cabs that way, I had serious problems with white balance. I spent far too much time fussing to get the fabric to look consistent with the jewelry, which is why I eventually ditched the fabric for cabs and shose a grayscale background.
Your photo does such a fine job of showing your work that your online sales should see a bump!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 21, 2023 7:45:19 GMT -5
Thanks. I've always preferred that background. But, it was harder to get the white balance right. In camera didn't work very well on a coupla cameras. PS Elements does a good job with it, though.
I'm happy to hear that your PS Elements editing is straightforward., Tela.
For jewelry I use doll skin fabric for a background. Its weave is very small and tight with no loose threads or "hair". It allows me to create interesting shots with folds or shapes with virtually no issues in PSE. But when I began listing cabs that way, I had serious problems with white balance. I spent far too much time fussing to get the fabric to look consistent with the jewelry, which is why I eventually ditched the fabric for cabs and shose a grayscale background.
Your photo does such a fine job of showing your work that your online sales should see a bump!
Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it.
When I was doing etsy, everyone said WHITE WHITE WHITE! So I did and then it became a habit. I still want to crank up the levels, but I have been resisting because I don't sell anymore. Nothing anywhere. Now, I can do what I like. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 21, 2023 7:59:35 GMT -5
Thanks Robin hummingbirdstones and Jason jasoninsd . I hope Michael's still carries it. The only problem with the gray is it's harder to adjust the white balance if I need to. What is that gray background. I forgot to ask... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 21, 2023 8:02:11 GMT -5
Thanks Robin hummingbirdstones and Jason jasoninsd . I hope Michael's still carries it. The only problem with the gray is it's harder to adjust the white balance if I need to. What is that gray background. I forgot to ask... I think it's charcoal paper, but I don't remember for sure. It's sold in the drawing and painting dept. They are really big sheets. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 21, 2023 12:34:12 GMT -5
Looks like those are turning out nice, can you share a pic of your light box? I need to make something that will work better than the white paper lined cardboard box with various LED lights my uncle gave me with the camera.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 21, 2023 12:37:25 GMT -5
Looks like those are turning out nice, can you share a pic of your light box? I need to make something that will work better than the white paper lined cardboard box with various LED lights my uncle gave me with the camera. I never have luck posting amazon. Try this smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TT78WFB |
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