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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 13, 2023 18:57:42 GMT -5
I was thinking we should start up the Wire Wrapper's challenge again. Basically, every moth there will be a theme, usually specific to the month or season. The challenge is to come up with something that somehow reminds you of the theme. Or, another type theme? I'm open to suggestions.
Here is a link to one of the old challenges.
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 13, 2023 21:23:50 GMT -5
Well, there's no good reason NOT to do it! This will be a new type of challenge for me.
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 13, 2023 21:28:56 GMT -5
I like it. I'm too tired tonight for much of anything else to say...but I'll be sure to get involved.  |
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Post by khara on Feb 13, 2023 23:54:07 GMT -5
I like the idea. As with the cabbing contest it’s good to have a spur to get moving, a theme, and a deadline. Makes for good practice and I make something I wouldn’t normally have made.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 14, 2023 7:08:42 GMT -5
I agree with khara , and am willing to TRY. Sounds like a good way to get/keep us all motivated to do something different.
Patty......not quite sure what she's agreeing to  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 14, 2023 9:43:17 GMT -5
No worries, liveoak- it's strictly low stress.  Just a theme and do it if you want to. No pressure, no commitment.
The crux is- what types of themes should we have and who decides them?
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Post by liveoak on Feb 14, 2023 10:39:31 GMT -5
I like low stress
Your example of Christmas & coal was terrific (and I need to remember that one for next year).
Seems too obvious to say a "spring" theme, since in my life anyway spring feels like it's sprung.
HOWEVER what the heck is a spring themed wrap look like ??
BUT, now that I think of it, any theme is all in the imagination of the maker !
So, I'll throw out "spring" as an idea.
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 14, 2023 10:58:30 GMT -5
I like low stress
Your example of Christmas & coal was terrific (and I need to remember that one for next year).
Seems too obvious to say a "spring" theme, since in my life anyway spring feels like it's sprung.
HOWEVER what the heck is a spring themed wrap look like ??
BUT, now that I think of it, any theme is all in the imagination of the maker !
So, I'll throw out "spring" as an idea.
Patty
I think we can start for the month of March- which is also St Patrick's Day. So, green and whatever else would work, too. That way a Spring theme is still available for another month.
But- what about technique challenges?? Is it too much to throw in a technique challenge, too. Say weaving one month, coils another month, sculpting, border wrap, heady wrap, beaded, colored wire, etc.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 14, 2023 11:01:39 GMT -5
I like the technique challenge idea.
GREEN sounds to me like a material (cab) not the wrap.
ALTHOUGH, I have tortured myself with green patinas, heck I even bought the book (not like that helped).
Patty
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Post by khara on Feb 14, 2023 19:27:03 GMT -5
I like the idea of including a technique aspect because that becomes the main challenge focus.
Definitely a lot of theme options come to mind just considering wrap techniques, wire shape, incorporating additional materials, cab shape or size, seasonal timing, etc.
As far as who chooses the next theme…. How about the person that chose the current theme at the end of the month chooses the person/wrap to choose the next theme? They could even make that choice in any number of random ways if they didn’t want to “choose”. Or if we want totally random, whoever among the current participants has the next closest birthday?
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Post by aGates on Feb 14, 2023 20:12:34 GMT -5
I'll do it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2023 10:26:20 GMT -5
Awesome!
I will tell you guys that the last one fell apart for lack of participation, so if you agree to do it, I do hope you will try your hardest to get one in. You have a month to do it. Remember- It's not a competition! Don't let your skill level hold you back.
As we get closer to March- Let's flesh out the challenge theme more.
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Post by liveoak on Feb 15, 2023 11:06:51 GMT -5
I really like khara's thoughts about "shapes"- that would allow even more creativity on the wraps. A shape would be less intimidating for entry level wrappers (like me) .
But certainly I would think the themes could evolve in most any direction as the challenge progresses.
The only idea I can come up with for who chooses the monthly challenge, is to make a list of entrants at the beginning (now), and like roaming wire, it works that when you're name comes up, it's your turn to choose. ( Just don't put my name first  ). But of course Tela is first . And as other people get interested, their name just goes at the bottom of the list.
Easy Peasy
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2023 11:51:33 GMT -5
I really like khara 's thoughts about "shapes"- that would allow even more creativity on the wraps. A shape would be less intimidating for entry level wrappers (like me) .
But certainly I would think the themes could evolve in most any direction as the challenge progresses.
The only idea I can come up with for who chooses the monthly challenge, is to make a list of entrants at the beginning (now), and like roaming wire, it works that when you're name comes up, it's your turn to choose. ( Just don't put my name first ). But of course Tela is first . And as other people get interested, their name just goes at the bottom of the list.
Easy Peasy
Patty
I like your idea for the list of theme pickers. I think that's the way to go.
There is no reason why we can't have a more complicated theme, like green AND round with weaving for St Patty's day. Or, whatever.
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 15, 2023 14:06:46 GMT -5
Awesome!
I will tell you guys that the last one fell apart for lack of participation, so if you agree to do it, I do hope you will try your hardest to get one in. You have a month to do it. Remember- It's not a competition! Don't let your skill level hold you back.
As we get closer to March- Let's flesh out the challenge theme more. Feel free to continue to post your thoughts and ideas. I remember with the FCC cab contest there were a few months for awhile with only one or two entries, I "won" a couple of those, LOL. We just had to power through and it survived, I even posted a few contest threads when the person who started them back then had bad internet periods. I will not commit all in at this time, but Elizabeth did find the box with the largish roll of jewelers brass square wire, and I do need to break out and clean up our rolling mill for making 1/2 round. I think I even know where the "good pliers" are... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2023 14:24:25 GMT -5
Awesome!
I will tell you guys that the last one fell apart for lack of participation, so if you agree to do it, I do hope you will try your hardest to get one in. You have a month to do it. Remember- It's not a competition! Don't let your skill level hold you back.
As we get closer to March- Let's flesh out the challenge theme more. Feel free to continue to post your thoughts and ideas. I remember with the FCC cab contest there were a few months for awhile with only one or two entries, I "won" a couple of those, LOL. We just had to power through and it survived, I even posted a few contest threads when the person who started them back then had bad internet periods. I will not commit all in at this time, but Elizabeth did find the box with the largish roll of jewelers brass square wire, and I do need to break out and clean up our rolling mill for making 1/2 round. I think I even know where the "good pliers" are... Good points- I guess we'll need to hang in there. I doubt we'd run out of ideas.
We'd LOVE for you AND Elizabeth to join in. Hope you can.
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Post by khara on Feb 15, 2023 16:10:22 GMT -5
Rockoonz That’s interesting you are rolling your own half round. I only thought of using a rolling mill to put texture on a plate. What material do you start with to turn into half round? And does your mill have several gauge sizes? And does it do others as well like round or square?
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2023 17:32:58 GMT -5
Rockoonz That’s interesting you are rolling your own half round. I only thought of using a rolling mill to put texture on a plate. What material do you start with to turn into half round? And does your mill have several gauge sizes? And does it do others as well like round or square? Could you post a thread for your questions, please? I'd like to keep this on track for the challenge. Thanks. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 15, 2023 19:02:59 GMT -5
I can't commit for sure, either, but I will try to get in on this.  |
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 16, 2023 1:44:10 GMT -5
Here's something that may help. There's a few I would rule out, beginning with "National Dentist's Day":
March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover's Day Observance
March 2 Dr. Seuss's Birthday, National Read Across America Day Observance
March 3 World Wildlife Day, World Book Day Observance
March 4 National Hug a G.I. Day, National Grammar Day, World Obesity Day, Employee Appreciation Day Observance
March 5 Namesake Day, Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day Observance
March 6 National Dentist's Day, National Oreo Cookie Day Observance
March 7 National Cereal Day Observance
March 8 International Women's Day, Holi Observance
March 9 National Meatball Day Observance
March 10 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Observance
March 11 Johnny Appleseed Day Observance
March 12 Plant a Flower Day, Genealogy Day, Daylight Saving Time* Observance
March 13 National K-9 Veterans Day Observance
March 14 National Pi Day, Learn About Butterflies Day, National Potato Chip Day Observance
March 15 The Ides of March Observance
March 16 Freedom of Information Day, National Artichoke Day, National Panda Day Observance
March 17 St. Patrick's Day, National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day Observance
March 18 National Supreme Sacrifice Day, National Biodiesel Day Observance
March 19 National Poultry Day Observance
March 20 Equinox Earth Day, First Day of Spring*, International Day of Happiness Observance
March 21 National Teenager Day, International Day of Forests, World Down Syndrome Day, World Poetry Day Observance
March 22 World Water Day, first day of Ramadan* Observance
March 23 World Meteorological Day, National Puppy Day, American Diabetes Alert Day Observance
March 24 World Tuberculosis Day, National Cocktail Day Observance
March 25 Tolkien Reading Day, International Waffle Day Observance
March 26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, National Spinach Day Observance
March 27 World Theatre Day Observance
March 28 Respect Your Cat Day Observance
March 29 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day Observance
March 30 I Am in Control Day, Take a Walk in the Park Day, National Doctors' Day Observance
March 31 World Backup Day Observance
March's Birthstones
March has two birthstones, not unlike some other months. Aquamarine is one birthstone for March, and it symbolizes youth, health, and hope. Bloodstone is the other March birthstone. It is a type of quartz known for its fiery flecks of red, representing strength and stealth.
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Just a theme and do it if you want to. No pressure, no commitment. 
). But of course Tela is first 
