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Post by liveoak on Jun 5, 2024 15:51:45 GMT -5
I really like the tilted head - he looks more like an owl ! What's his name ? 
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 5, 2024 16:22:33 GMT -5
I like the tufts. I can't envision them shorter.
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 5, 2024 17:56:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the affirmation, ladies! Patty, I haven't named him yet--he is a gift for a friend who loves owls, so I thought I would let her do the honors. However, I'm not opposed to pushy suggestions, if you have any. |
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 5, 2024 18:14:33 GMT -5
Duke Owlington. This is the first owl wrap I've seen that I like. It looks like it could be altered to a pretty cool looking Phoenix too. (I guess a Phoenix would actually be hot!)
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Post by khara on Jun 5, 2024 19:08:08 GMT -5
susand24224 I think the tufts look good. If you were to ever continue making more of this same guy, it'd be a way to add personality to each piece, with differing tuft lengths, wing shapes and lengths, etc. Some of them could probably look cute while others could look like they had an attitude.
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 5, 2024 21:54:37 GMT -5
khara, good point! Maybe it's like having a child--after a while you forget how painful child birth is so you do it again (?)
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 5, 2024 21:55:55 GMT -5
Duke Owlington. This is the first owl wrap I've seen that I like. It looks like it could be altered to a pretty cool looking Phoenix too. (I guess a Phoenix would actually be hot!) I like it! It's certainly anything better than I've thought of. And yes, changing to a Phoenix would be relatively easy. |
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Post by liveoak on Jun 6, 2024 6:07:11 GMT -5
Patty, if you attempt it, use a sloped stone, but not one with the dome as high as the one I used, if you have a choice. This made it especially difficult to center, and impossible to get the middle two tail feathers even with the others. It really does involve a multitude of skills, largely in the shaping of the circular parts, and it has to be fairly precise. I forgot to say thank you for the tip on the cab Susan. I printed out your comments so I can put it with my tut for when I tackle it.
Patty
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Post by iamchris on Jun 9, 2024 15:09:13 GMT -5
Well gee, I don't want to rush into anything You're safe now Diane! I finally finished (sort of) and photographed mine. 18-and 30-gauge copper (and a little 20-gauge), with copper beads. This tutorial (by ArtsvilleHandcrafted) required considerable precision and items that I don't think exist in the U.S. Does anyone know where to find 17-gauge wire? or 2.5 mm copper beads? I sure struck out on both. Here it is, with numerous imperfections, but I'm just happy I survived it. Front: (wing span of 3 1/2 inches):  and crappy photo of the back, which looks almost like the front:  That's fantastic! Love your work. I'd love to do a Zelda-like wrap inspired by this one should I ever happen to come upon some more skills, haha. |
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 9, 2024 16:06:17 GMT -5
iamchris Give it a try--you may surprise yourself! Weaving is easy, just tedious.  And thank you!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 12:59:39 GMT -5
I was going through some old stuff I made and thought I would share. I needed some inspiration for myself. I do have a plan on my plate, but I don't know if I can pull it off, so I'm keeping my options open.
After I made this, I saw one so similar that I had to tell the artist that it was serendipity and I wasn't stealing her work!
Check out the tool marks!!! This was my first, so it's a little sloppy. 
More tool marks. That copper is sure soft. I believe these and the one above are 18g. 
a little bit of fused copper. 
This is pretty big. It goes on a window like a stained glass thingie. I gave it to my sister in law because she has hummingbirds. It now has a nice patina. The beak is fused, the frame is either fused or soldered. Fused, I think.  |
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Post by liveoak on Jun 10, 2024 13:26:37 GMT -5
Those are all sweet ! I love the earrings - with the swinging nose, and the first hummer is terrific. Excellent inspiration - thanks for sharing them !  Patty |
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Post by iamchris on Jun 10, 2024 13:54:58 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 15:17:45 GMT -5
Found two more. This was recent for my grandson's SIGNOT. She loves jellyfish. She actually wears it, too. I wasn't thrilled with it. It is what it is.
This is pretty big, but I like it. Just a bug.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 15:19:27 GMT -5
Those are all sweet ! I love the earrings - with the swinging nose, and the first hummer is terrific. Excellent inspiration - thanks for sharing them ! Patty Thank you! I might still have that hummer kicking around. When I worked glassblowing, I made 1000s of hummers. I thought I would never make another! LOL! Thanks! |
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 10, 2024 15:27:31 GMT -5
Tela, I liked all of them, and I particularly like the variety. You have created both caricatures and more "copies" of various creatures. I'm not sure I used the right words here, but some were simple enough without embellishing to allow the viewer to know what they are, while others are more "true" to the actual specimen. As for the jellyfish, I like him/her. The long tentacles would give me pause from a practical standpoint, but if one is going to wear a jellyfish, one must learn to adjust to long tentacles. I went back to pick a favorite, and I couldn't--it would definitely depend upon the mood of the day!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 15:47:46 GMT -5
Tela, I liked all of them, and I particularly like the variety. You have created both caricatures and more "copies" of various creatures. I'm not sure I used the right words here, but some were simple enough without embellishing to allow the viewer to know what they are, while others are more "true" to the actual specimen. As for the jellyfish, I like him/her. The long tentacles would give me pause from a practical standpoint, but if one is going to wear a jellyfish, one must learn to adjust to long tentacles. I went back to pick a favorite, and I couldn't--it would definitely depend upon the mood of the day! Thank you, Susan. I knew what you meant.
Going through these old ones really gets my creative juices flowing.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 15:48:54 GMT -5
OMG!!! THIS is what I WANT to do, but guess who ain't doing all that weaving?? LOL!! But, it is gorgeous and I AM on an elephant kick.
ETA This one |
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Post by pebblesky on Jun 10, 2024 15:54:56 GMT -5
Found two more. This was recent for my grandson's SIGNOT. She loves jellyfish. She actually wears it, too. I wasn't thrilled with it. It is what it is.
This is pretty big, but I like it. Just a bug.
I just love these! Why is your etsy store no longer open? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 16:12:27 GMT -5
Found two more. This was recent for my grandson's SIGNOT. She loves jellyfish. She actually wears it, too. I wasn't thrilled with it. It is what it is.
This is pretty big, but I like it. Just a bug.
I just love these! Why is your etsy store no longer open? I closed it a few years back. I don't sell cabs anymore, either. |
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