deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Mar 24, 2007 2:00:09 GMT -5
 Ocean Jasper.  Blue chalcedony from Turkey. I formed both cabs, and then wrapped with 20 gauge sterling. I like the thicker wire! I had been using 22, but I like the 'look' of the 20 better. Thanks for looking! Dee |
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one80mike
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Post by one80mike on Mar 24, 2007 5:06:03 GMT -5
Dee, let me be the first to say...very nice, mate!
I love ocean jasper and to see it wrapped like that is an absolute treat. My wife loves the two wraps as well!
Good job
Mike
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 24, 2007 5:41:40 GMT -5
Wow!  Real works of art!! Love the bail.. very unique.. lots of style. Have to show these to Lainy.. and then learn how to do it... lol. Thanks for the pics Dee.. can't wait to see more. Dan |
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 24, 2007 5:51:13 GMT -5
I like a lot your wrapping style, which allows the stones to be the main actors.
The oj seems to be a basket full of fresh vegetables.
WTG,
Adrian
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 24, 2007 6:53:04 GMT -5
i love those Dee.....Easter Basket Wraps! Nice cabs especially like the color of the blue one which accents nicely with the silver wire. Sweet!
Steev
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Mar 24, 2007 8:11:19 GMT -5
Dee I just love that easter basket style. Truly works of art. The blue chalcedony is beautiful.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 24, 2007 9:15:29 GMT -5
Beautiful work darlin, and the blue chalcedony is awesome!
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Post by Cher on Mar 24, 2007 17:05:44 GMT -5
Beautiful job on the stones Dee and the wraps are really cool. What do you use to hold the wires together while you're putting the binding wraps? That's really a unique way to wrap them, does the stone move at all? I'll have to give that a try, maybe it wouldn't be so hard on my fingers.
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Mar 24, 2007 18:28:17 GMT -5
Thanks all! Yeah, I really am pleased how the blue chalcedony turned out. It took such a shine, and the smokey blue is beautiful. I got it confused with Holly Blue when I was bidding, lol.
Such a funny name! But y'all are right, it does kind of look like an Easter basket.
Cher, I use masking tape, just like other styles of wrapping. The stone does move a little, but it's pretty secure in there. Actually, the round stones can spin, which is fine with me, and something to play with when you get restless. :-)
Blarneystone, I'm always getting inspired by peoples' work here, so glad I can give you some ideas too!
Dee
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Joy
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Post by Joy on Mar 24, 2007 19:40:24 GMT -5
W-O-W, Dee! I love your 'easter basket' wrap. Can you describe, or better yet, demonstrate thru progressive photos how to wrap a cab using your easter basket technique? I'd love to try it.
In anticipation, Joy
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rockinmom
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 25, 2007 11:00:31 GMT -5
Yes.. those are really beautiful!!! I love the ocean jasper as well.. one of my favorites. Your wraps as well are very unique.  Are you using just one piece of wire again? Cool. You formed those cabs as well yourself? How big are they? Wow! Tammy |
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Mar 25, 2007 14:50:24 GMT -5
Alas, I can't really take credit for the uniqueness, rockinmom! I bought a tute from a wire artist from another forum I frequent named Remy. She calls it the "Treasure Coil basket wrap' or something like that. And joy, she has all the pictures in progressive order and clear instructions! And a VERY reasonable cost! It's here: www.studioheath.com/tutorials.phpI learned the other way of wrapping first, but when it comes to wearing jewelry, I prefer this style for myself. Yes, I form the cabs too! I actually did cabbing for a while before I decided I should learn how to do something with them! I just love rock so much, ever since I was small, it was years before I took up wire working. :-) I hope it's the combination of wrapping and my cabs that makes my work 'unique'. This site is really such an inspiration, seeing everyone's work. What a great place to be! Dee |
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jjckitti
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Post by jjckitti on Mar 25, 2007 17:03:23 GMT -5
great wraps. I love your style
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Joy
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Post by Joy on Mar 25, 2007 22:46:50 GMT -5
Dee...Thanks for the URL to the "basket" tutorial; it's awesome and ... so are you!
Joy
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 26, 2007 2:50:21 GMT -5
Great wraps and awesome stones. I love the unique style. It's nice to see something different.
Steve
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rockinmom
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Post by rockinmom on Mar 27, 2007 21:17:34 GMT -5
That's a terrific website! Thank you so much for posting it. I downloaded the free tut for now because that was the one that actually caught my eye right away! Your still very great! ;D Tammy |
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Post by takilasunrise on Mar 28, 2007 8:41:35 GMT -5
I love your unique style! Great job!
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Post by karenfh on Mar 28, 2007 18:06:31 GMT -5
Wow! Again, very talented artists here. So, would you consider posting pix of the backs? I can't figure out where your ends are, everything just flows and looks endless. I really love your style! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 29, 2007 7:28:09 GMT -5
Very pretty, you did a fantastic job on those stones.
Tami
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Are you using just one piece of wire again? Cool. You formed those cabs as well yourself? How big are they? Wow! Tammy
