rockinmom
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 6, 2007 22:51:37 GMT -5
Okay.. a clear quartz from Arkansas volunteered. Thought that I would pick something easy haha. Well, believe it or not my fingers are sore!! lol I'm going to have to get myself some tools.  Tammy  |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Mar 6, 2007 23:11:59 GMT -5
tammy it turned out nice!
kim
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Post by stoner on Mar 7, 2007 2:19:59 GMT -5
That looks great. You did this without any tools?
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Post by lbowman1 on Mar 7, 2007 7:09:34 GMT -5
Very nice! The tools really do help with the sore fingers.
Lori
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 7, 2007 8:12:47 GMT -5
It looks really good, keep at it you have a natural talent.
Tami
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 7, 2007 8:26:19 GMT -5
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO looks like a glass of water with ice in it!! nice job
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rockinmom
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 7, 2007 10:55:44 GMT -5
Jee.. thanks guys. I had a big old rusty needle nose plyers. It was totally relaxing! I have a couple of books on hold from the library and I'll save up for one of those kits. Even right now.. I want to try another! lol I mean, this first one leaves tons to be desired and I feel like I really chickened out doing a Quartz Point, but I may have found a reasonable hobby. This is pretty exciting stuff isin't it! I used to just collect Rocks and Minerals but now it seems I've found a whole new reason to spend alot more money on Rocks.. never mind just the tumbling!! hehehe.. My poor husband! Tammy |
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Post by takilasunrise on Mar 7, 2007 11:12:02 GMT -5
Ok, since I've only observed wire wrapping, is it wrapped around or through the crystal? It looks real nice! Craft stores on-line (and locally) have good starter tool kits that aren't too expensive. It makes a huge difference when you have the right tools to use!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 7, 2007 14:13:06 GMT -5
I also am at my first wrapping tries. The four swirls in the top are really very nice.
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Post by ladyt on Mar 7, 2007 14:50:07 GMT -5
Congrats!! Isn't this a wonderful hobby? Don't worry about the husband thing, he'll come around!! LOL Good job on the cyrstal. Can't wait to see the next one you do. Tonja  |
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desertdweller
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by desertdweller on Mar 7, 2007 15:27:20 GMT -5
Another wire wrestler in the making...... Good job. Have fun and don't look back, it wouldn't make any difference now....
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jjckitti
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by jjckitti on Mar 7, 2007 16:06:19 GMT -5
Without tools??!! pretty good... and I'll let you in on a little secret. Points are harder to wrap than cabs!! good job.
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Mar 7, 2007 16:43:50 GMT -5
I agree with Joi, points are more difficult than cabs. You did a great job.
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rockinmom
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 7, 2007 23:45:16 GMT -5
takilasunrise, the wire is wrapped around the crystal not through. But, for some reason it holds in in very well. Sure is fun. Also, jonje.. did you say you had a link to a website with non tarnishing wire? Tammy |
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Post by Cher on Mar 8, 2007 18:06:53 GMT -5
I think it's cool, I've got a crystal very similar and have been debating on wrapping it.
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 9, 2007 0:17:39 GMT -5
Wow, without tools? It came out great. I like the swirls on top. I see you now have the wire wrapping bug. There's no turning back now.
What kind of kits are you talking about? I dodn't know they made kits. If the kit has a lot of extra things you don't need, maybe you can just piece enough together. I spent about $25 in pliars, a pair of tweezers and a pin vise and it's all you need. Aside from the wire.
BTW, a 3-d object like a crystal is very brave on your first try too. Cabs and flat stones are much more manageable. Great job!
Steve
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