Shelbeeray
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2006
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 15, 2006 23:01:48 GMT -5
Hi, I'm playing around with new stuff. This is a local river stone - jasper I'm guessing. 20 dead soft SS & 26g HH SS  This is a citrine crystal I was given by a frined. Wasn't sure what to do with it. The point was really pretty, but the base ugly, so I covered it up! 20 &26gSS, the metal beads are recycled from an old necklace, so I'm not sure what metal they are...not silver tho!!!  |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Oct 16, 2006 8:54:59 GMT -5
Shelby - I'M flabberghasted at that first one! WOOOOW! For the second, I like too, but would have made the basket a little higher maybe - or maybe a cage of some sorts??? What do I know  I can see lots of wire being used in that first one! - I love it! |
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Shelbeeray
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 16, 2006 14:37:46 GMT -5
Thanks Tweetie! I'm in love with the way of doing wraps on that first one. It's just EXPENSIVE for wire!
I was stuck on the second one as well. I agree with you on the basket. I haven't figured out how to make a baskety thing with the open neck. It'd be way better if the bail were on the top, instead of at the back.
What do YOU know? A heckuva lot from what I've read! P.S. I made my first 4-1 chain mail bracelets. I'm addicted! Thanks for having shared the links on tuts for CM.
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Post by hermatite on Oct 16, 2006 14:40:39 GMT -5
I'm wondering if you could cheat on that first wrap...like use craft wire as a base and wrap the bail too...I dunno. But I do know that's the reason I shy away from that style...it looks fabulous (great job btw) but it uses too much dang wire. Any opinions on cheaping out on the wire inside?
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Post by hermatite on Oct 16, 2006 14:41:14 GMT -5
Oh and I'm loving the little basket...and great idea for hiding an ugly chunk.
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 16, 2006 14:50:48 GMT -5
i'm not a real fan of wraps in general, but i have to say that first one is really extraordinary. i can see why it takes a lot of wire, but, wowser, sure does look nice. well done!
KD
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 16, 2006 17:19:54 GMT -5
maybe go with as small a stone as you feel comfortable wrapping so less wire would be used. it's too classy looking to cheat on it! shelby i like them both!
kim
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pbpd81
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2006
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Post by pbpd81 on Oct 16, 2006 19:51:48 GMT -5
I really like what you done with the crystal looks great. First one is pretty too, looks like a lot of wrapping though.
KimJ
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Shelbeeray
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Member since January 2006
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 16, 2006 22:29:04 GMT -5
Thanks gang! Herm, I've thought of cheating on the frame wire. I'd have to admit it though if I ever took this to the selling point and I think that would affect people's perception of the quality. I think small components or parts with the wrapping are feasible - like the bails. Doing the majority of the piece tho - maybe only for gifts.
Honestly, this is my first I've done this way and it took 4 hours just to wrap. I suppose I'd get quicker with time. I'm going to do another and make sure I measure out how much wire I use. I didn't keep track this time around. The prongs were actually toughest - took quite a bit to get them to conform to the rock shape.
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Post by rockds on Oct 17, 2006 9:03:08 GMT -5
I like how you play!
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Post by cina on Oct 17, 2006 9:06:44 GMT -5
oooooo aaaaaaaaa!!!
I just love that 2nd one
Cina
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Post by Cher on Oct 20, 2006 20:17:51 GMT -5
OMG How long did it take you to do all that little wrapping? Looks great!!
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Shelbeeray
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Member since January 2006
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 20, 2006 23:21:14 GMT -5
It took me 3 hours to make this. I don't think it will take that long next time now that I know how it works. But, my fingers hurt after! :-)
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