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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 24, 2006 3:37:17 GMT -5
Hi, I though I would have to have a go before they carved my hand up so here they are . I would appricate your comments Banded Agate Gold plated wire  Brazlian Agate Silver plated wire  Howlite  Adventrine (Gold plated )  My hand after the operation  A bit bulky. !! Jack Yorkshire UK |
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Post by Cher on Jun 24, 2006 10:16:30 GMT -5
Oh dear Jack, that sure doesn't look like it's too much fun, hope it wasn't too serious.
You've got a good start on learning the art of wire wrapping and I hope you continue
once you get your hand back in working order. One specific thing I noticed that you
really need to work on and that's the ends of the wire. You can't leave them sticking
out where they can catch on something or scratch someone. It's one of the hardest
parts to learn in my opinion but necessary. Also, with the wire ends showing like that
it doesn't have a "finished" look. Another point is smoothness, particularly in the bail.
Try to get your wire to lay side by side, very smooth, not overlapping the wire next
to it. That's the other part that's very hard but important.
I'm so glad you've got a start on it though, good for you! Keep on practicing, I can tell
you, your first efforts are much better than mine were.
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Post by WarrenA on Jun 24, 2006 11:23:42 GMT -5
It looks to me that it will be awhile until you can practice some more. I feel you have the desire and your rocks are very good. I like the little pigtail on the top but strive to keep the face of the rock as clear of wire going across it if possible I know that sometimes it is difficult. Not many people have automatic perfection when it comes to wire wrapping. I always practice with copper wire (it is supposed to be for hanging pictures from the local hardware store) you should see my scrap pile. and when I am satisified with it then I put the silver wire to it, sometimes it takes a couple of tries. Do not be discouraged --- when you heal up get to work and post some more.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 24, 2006 21:29:03 GMT -5
oh jack that hand looks painful! hope you are doing ok and glad you got some wraps done beforehand because it looks like it will be awhile unless you are good with your feet.
kim
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 25, 2006 1:02:38 GMT -5
Hi Cher,Warren A, &Rockyracoon,
Thanks for the comments all the faults show up well when you use Macro!!!
I realy will have to use the magnifying glass and sort them ends out. I tried to wrap the bail ends with 3 wires at a go !! and got what I derseve, !
many thanks for the help, I will try with some copper wire.
( My hand was cut 2 X down the big finger and once down the ring finger , to release the contracture, i was out cold from 2 25pm to 6 30pm Feeling better now .)
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 25, 2006 11:59:34 GMT -5
Cool stuff Jack! Hey, I missed something. What was wrong with your hand?
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Post by rockds on Jun 25, 2006 21:36:20 GMT -5
Man Jack, you where doing so well and then its band-aid time. Do hope that comes off soon - really like your work.
robert
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jun 26, 2006 1:48:54 GMT -5
Hi bikerandy & rocksds, Thanks for the encouragement I was in to big a rush as Cher points out, (This is what was wrong a duperoids contracture "trigger finger" A gene that comes down from my Viking ancestors.) img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/john-edward/Web032.jpgJack Yorkshire UK |
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