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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 13:53:11 GMT -5
I made this eons ago, but I thought I would share. I got a wig jig back when- probably 15 years ago. I made this. It was supposed to be earrings, but when I got done with it- I was over doing it. You could say I went overboard with it. LOL! I never use the wig jig anymore.
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 7, 2023 13:56:32 GMT -5
I'm not sure I"d say overboard! It's a very interesting piece and looks like you had a blast making it. I've seen a lot of earrings with this type of shape to it and i bet it's got lots of movement (although I will say my hair would get all caught up in there  ) I like it! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 13:59:45 GMT -5
I'm not sure I"d say overboard! It's a very interesting piece and looks like you had a blast making it. I've seen a lot of earrings with this type of shape to it and i bet it's got lots of movement (although I will say my hair would get all caught up in there ) I like it! Thanks! Yeah, I can't wear earrings like this because of my hair, too. I used to love them. I think they are referred to as the Peruvian style. |
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Post by Peruano on Feb 7, 2023 14:46:59 GMT -5
its true, the street vendors used to sell lots of options of wire-based ear rings, but I was not aware that it had become a "labeled brand". I'm sure my wife has some of the original (ala 1969-70 versions in her trove). If I can find them, I'll try to trot them forth. I like Tela's version but it is a bit complex. Cheers.
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 7, 2023 16:32:43 GMT -5
LOL! What a ball you must have had making these! I wouldn't wear them, but I would poke at them and enjoy the creativity and try to figure out the process. And there are elements of that design that standing alone would be stunning to me. I have a whole plastic container of "made" patterns that just didn't work, and yet--there's a place for them in the future. That is definitely a step above my container items.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 16:38:14 GMT -5
I have a tub of those, too! I recently went through them and pitched a couple, but, yeah- I kept them for elemental inspiration or some idea that might work on something else.
I ended up making this a pendant. I didn't dare try to match another one! LOL! Besides, it ended up pretty big. I think my daughter has it now.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 17:29:27 GMT -5
its true, the street vendors used to sell lots of options of wire-based ear rings, but I was not aware that it had become a "labeled brand". I'm sure my wife has some of the original (ala 1969-70 versions in her trove). If I can find them, I'll try to trot them forth. I like Tela's version but it is a bit complex. Cheers. I'd love to see them! I had some from the late 80's, but I gave them to my daughter. I don't wear big, dangly earrings anymore. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 7, 2023 17:36:06 GMT -5
"HOW MANY WIGS WOULD A WIG JIG JIG IF A WIG JIG COULD JIG WIGS?"
Okay...I had to get that out of my head! (Good luck getting that out of YOUR head...whoever's reading this! LOL)
I had to go look up what a wig-jig was! I actually REALLY like this! It has a similar type of look to it as a Dream Catcher. As an earring, I definitely could picture this pulling hair...and not in a "good" way! LOL
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 17:44:05 GMT -5
"HOW MANY WIGS WOULD A WIG JIG JIG IF A WIG JIG COULD JIG WIGS?" Okay...I had to get that out of my head! (Good luck getting that out of YOUR head...whoever's reading this! LOL) I had to go look up what a wig-jig was! I actually REALLY like this! It has a similar type of look to it as a Dream Catcher. As an earring, I definitely could picture this pulling hair...and not in a "good" way! LOL I think that, too. LOL!
I really like this, too. It's super time intensive, so I never really pursued it.
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 7, 2023 18:01:16 GMT -5
"HOW MANY WIGS WOULD A WIG JIG JIG IF A WIG JIG COULD JIG WIGS?" Okay...I had to get that out of my head! (Good luck getting that out of YOUR head...whoever's reading this! LOL) I had to go look up what a wig-jig was! I actually REALLY like this! It has a similar type of look to it as a Dream Catcher. As an earring, I definitely could picture this pulling hair...and not in a "good" way! LOL I think that, too. LOL!
I really like this, too. It's super time intensive, so I never really pursued it.
If I'm going to make something, I'm more into something akin to this:  ...than this! LOL  **Kidding...kinda! I actually love doing something intricate...once! LOL |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 7, 2023 18:20:16 GMT -5
Tela that flipped me right back into the early 70's! Get some bell bottom ripped up jeans with Keep on Truckin' patches sewed all over them, a tie-dyed shirt and an army jacket and you're all set.  ETA: I forgot the platform shoes! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 7, 2023 20:54:00 GMT -5
Tela that flipped me right back into the early 70's! Get some bell bottom ripped up jeans with Keep on Truckin' patches sewed all over them, a tie-dyed shirt and an army jacket and you're all set. ETA: I forgot the platform shoes! I'm getting flashbacks! But, I really liked those cute, cropped smock tops, too. And, the wooly boogers. I don't know what they were really called, but they were real short shaggy jackets- like fake fur and 70's shag carpet had a baby. LOL! |
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 7, 2023 22:36:13 GMT -5
Very nice design.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 9, 2023 7:09:27 GMT -5
I think as a pendant it's good - lots of movement & I bet you had fun back then making it.
It is interesting to go back and re-look at things you made years ago.
I also have a Wig Jig and still find it useful for making repeatable bends. In fact I was thinking of a twisted wire design & was wondering if I could do it with it.
We shall see.
Thanks for showing it, Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 9, 2023 7:26:13 GMT -5
I think as a pendant it's good - lots of movement & I bet you had fun back then making it.
It is interesting to go back and re-look at things you made years ago.
I also have a Wig Jig and still find it useful for making repeatable bends. In fact I was thinking of a twisted wire design & was wondering if I could do it with it.
We shall see.
Thanks for showing it, Patty
Thanks, Patty. I was wondering where you had got off to. 
It was fun to make. But when I got done, I didn't want to do it again. LOL!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 9, 2023 7:26:42 GMT -5
Thanks James and thanks for looking. |
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