My first wrap that isn't embarrassing

Karen starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2006 Posts: 145	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 0:23:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Karen on May 3, 2006 0:23:59 GMT -5 This is my first wrap that did not beg to be cut apart! I tried to do it again, so far no luck...
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 0:26:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on May 3, 2006 0:26:16 GMT -5 Very nice Karen, that's the wire sculpting style of Preston Ruether isn't it? Did you get the videos for it? What's the stone?
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Karen
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My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 0:35:06 GMT -5

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Post by Karen on May 3, 2006 0:35:06 GMT -5

It is the Preston Ruether Wire Sculpture. I got the basic set as a gift. The DVDs are not bad, but in my opinion, they are too expensive for what they contain, and its not nearly as easy as he says it is!
I can make copies of the DVDs at work. Anyone interested?

I have no idea what the stone is. I bought a scoopful of mixed stones at the last rock show I went to for $2.00. They are all this size or smaller, I only know what about half of them are.

Karen Tucker
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 0:43:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on May 3, 2006 0:43:07 GMT -5 That's an awesome looking wrap. Great job.

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My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 0:54:52 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on May 3, 2006 0:54:52 GMT -5

Wow Karen, that's a nice gift to get. I've never seen them but there's a few here who are doing the wire sculpture. I don't know if I could, I have a really hard time with the larger curls in the wire, they just never look right to me. Keep on practicing, you'll get to where it's a breeze. Are your fingers sore?

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said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm
just not close enough to get the job done.
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Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 8:03:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on May 3, 2006 8:03:31 GMT -5 It looks so easy when he does it doesn't it? Do you find he sounds like George Bush?

WyckedWyre fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2007 Posts: 1,391	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 8:55:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WyckedWyre on May 3, 2006 8:55:28 GMT -5 Karen, It's very pretty. Nice job. I'd like to have copies of the videos.. I will PM you. Susan
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My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 10:33:09 GMT -5

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Post by Karen on May 3, 2006 10:33:09 GMT -5

Cher, I have a hard time with the large curls too. As you see, my wrap is pretty tiny. I have given up on the larger stones for now as I have much better luck with the tiny ones. It doesn't seem to hurt the fingers much, It is all done with dead soft wire.

Tweetiepy, Ha! George Bush! Yeah

Thanks for the complements everyone. ::blushing::

Karen Tucker
ISG Registered Gemologist
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lithrick no posts Member since July 2006 Posts: 0	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 13:57:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lithrick on May 3, 2006 13:57:57 GMT -5 The small size of the wrap is what amazes me. Very intricate and beautifully done.

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 3, 2006 21:10:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on May 3, 2006 21:10:56 GMT -5 Damn, that's one amazing wrap!! Honestly, that's a style that I don't know how to do, that one looks beautful!
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 7, 2006 0:07:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on May 7, 2006 0:07:38 GMT -5 i think its pretty nice and a very hard wrap---- i cant do the small stones at all my fingers are too clunky i have a hard enuff time with the big ones hahaha
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My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 7, 2006 0:16:21 GMT -5

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Post by Karen on May 7, 2006 0:16:21 GMT -5

Thanks again for the complements, I really appreciate it. It helps a lot with the self confidence!
Sands - I don't have small hands at all, wedding ring is size 10. But I can't manage the bigger stones. They won't stay put for me, and they need double wire to look right. I have a hard enough time controlling one wire at a time, two or more is way beyond me right now! Need lots more practice.

Karen Tucker
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 7, 2006 0:19:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on May 7, 2006 0:19:02 GMT -5 hahaha me too i been use 5 wires mostly one of these days ill get it
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	My first wrap that isn't embarrassing May 7, 2006 2:43:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on May 7, 2006 2:43:06 GMT -5 very impressive work! kim