Shelbeeray
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2006
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Post by Shelbeeray on Aug 20, 2006 17:50:32 GMT -5
Here's my first wrap. I used copper colored 20gauge copper colored artistic wire. I can't figure out how to get the wire up close to the stone on the sides - the wraps seem to hold it out a bit. But, the stone isn't going anywhere so I'm kind of happy. Adter I was done I also noticed that one side has an extra wrap on it and that from the rear I can still see an end or two and I neede to even it out... But, here goes... Front  Back  |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 20, 2006 19:51:17 GMT -5
I'm liking that! very nice - for the side wraps, I find half round wire works good or rectangular wire makes it less bulky
Is that malachite? I like the top!
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kjohn0102
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since April 2006
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Post by kjohn0102 on Aug 20, 2006 21:00:12 GMT -5
this is very nice Shelby! Half round for the bindings will lay down much flatter, and using square wire will snug up to the sides a little better for you. Also using lighter wire-this looks like 20G. I've been using 20 and 22G half round for my bindings, and 21 and 22 square for the wrap.
KJ
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Shelbeeray
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2006
Posts: 688
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Post by Shelbeeray on Aug 20, 2006 21:15:33 GMT -5
aaaaaaaah...I'll have to order online from the states. Haven't found a Canadian source for the square and 1/2 round yet.
Tweetie - have you found a Canadian supplier? The cab is a piece of the local jade that i cut up. It has lots of impurities which I think make it funky.
Yup, it's 20G. Definitely using finer wire would get me closer (and be easier to use!!)
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 21, 2006 0:33:49 GMT -5
shelby super job on your 1st wrap.
kim
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Post by docone31 on Aug 26, 2006 21:57:14 GMT -5
You make square, and 1/2rd wire. You will need a draw plate. Once you get used to it, it is fun.
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Post by ladyt on Aug 26, 2006 22:02:08 GMT -5
I like that! Nice job!!  Tonja |
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