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Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 17:41:45 GMT -5

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Post by ladyt on Aug 26, 2006 17:41:45 GMT -5

Hello everyone. I finally found a store here in town that sells the wire for wrapping. ;D Not only did I find a store for wire, but the fella that owns the store also does a little lapidary work, so I was able to talk face to face with someone else who likes rocks!

Anyway, I bought some gold filled wire and some gold practice wire. I didn't really have anything to practice on until I remembered the Heart Worms pendant I won from here. So, I gave it a shot and I know I need alot of practice. But I wanted to share it with you guys because I'm so excited to try it!! I hope to wrap the opal I'm going to make for my Mom's birthday. I also bought the jewlery pliers, flat and round, so I would have the correct tools. I tried to follow the instructions someone posted here from another website. For this being my first one, how does it look? I think it looks good, but I also think I can do better. Please let me know what you think.

Picture is alittle blury, sorry.

This one is better.

This one has a light from the bottom up to show heart better.

This one is alittle closer.

Thanks for looking, I really appreciate it!!

Tonja ;D

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 18:17:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Aug 26, 2006 18:17:35 GMT -5 Hey who says you need practice - that is fantastic - I really like it!

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docone31
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Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 19:15:51 GMT -5

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Post by docone31 on Aug 26, 2006 19:15:51 GMT -5

Tonja, you got a touch! Not bad for a newbie.
If you sharpen the tools, you will have less pressure marks on the wire. Sharp tools leave no marks! Also, a Pen, or #2 phillips head screw driver is the correct size for the bail. It will fit 90% of the neclaces without looking like it is a catch up.
I like wraps that highlight the stone. That is why wire wraps do what they do. Good start. You could sell that one.

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firewalker45 freely admits to licking rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 929	Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 20:44:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firewalker45 on Aug 26, 2006 20:44:31 GMT -5 Wow Tonja for your first wrap, that is outstanding! Look forward to seeing your future projects. Daniel

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Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 21:25:09 GMT -5

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Post by pbpd81 on Aug 26, 2006 21:25:09 GMT -5

Looks wonderful never would have guessed it was your first wrap. That is a pretty stone with the light coming through it.

docone31 - I'm glad you said that about the size of the bail. I have seen a lot of wraps that have huge bails which I saw no reason for so have been making mine smaller, probably about the size you suggested.

ladyt
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Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 22:13:13 GMT -5

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Post by ladyt on Aug 26, 2006 22:13:13 GMT -5

Thanks so much for everyone's kind words. I may take it apart and re-do it with 14K filled gold wire. Then again, I may just keep it as it is.

Dacone - you said to sharpen my tools. Do you mean rub the tips with sand paper to make sure there is no marks on them? They are brand new, just bought them today. I did make some marks on the wire, I think I was squeezing them to hard. It is 20guage practice wire, kinda soft.

I'm proud of my first one, I'd even wear it out sometime. I knew that heart would be speacial!

Thanks again all, Tonja

Shelbeeray has rocks in the head Member since January 2006 Posts: 688	Ist Time Wrapping Aug 26, 2006 22:42:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shelbeeray on Aug 26, 2006 22:42:48 GMT -5 I love your wrap! The curlies are a neat touch too. Awesome job!

ladyt Guest	Ist Time Wrapping Aug 31, 2006 13:42:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Aug 31, 2006 13:42:28 GMT -5 Thanks again everyone. I just ordered the book modes in wire from barnes & noble bookstore. Should be here next week, then I hope to have more wraps to show. I sure like looking at all the other posts, keep'um coming!! Tonja
	Last Edit: Aug 31, 2006 13:43:09 GMT -5 by ladyt

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