nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 28, 2007 8:45:04 GMT -5
OK...these are not as elaborate as the first...I wanted to show the gallery 3 different levels of artistry. Hopefully these did that. Oh...and I wanted to shoot home my "style" if you will.   This is Script Jasper in 14k gf.  This is Angelite with Swarovski crystals and light blue freshwater pearls. |
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 28, 2007 8:57:16 GMT -5
Thanks! It's so funny, cause I love to make elegant looking jewelry and yet...this is who I am.  Just a country gal that loves to play with wire and stones...and horses...and dogs...and cats... ;D |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 28, 2007 9:40:03 GMT -5
Very nice wraps. The first one is so ellegant, and that jasper is awesome.
Adrian
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 28, 2007 10:06:11 GMT -5
Thanks Adrian! Yep...I love Script Jasper...gorgeous stone. |
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Post by Cher on Apr 28, 2007 11:14:50 GMT -5
Nancy those are stunning! You are a girl after my own heart, I used to have horses too, and really am just an old country girl. Love your horse!!
What gauge of wire did you use? Also, half hard, full hard? (I'm guessing full hard to hold those curls without being too flexible).
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 28, 2007 12:08:33 GMT -5
Thanks gal! Yep...love my animals. lol
OK...I mostly use 21 gauge square soft! Yep, soft...has to be to twist it and that gives it a half-hard temper...then tumble the heck out of it to harden it further. Now, sometimes I do use half-hard wire where the wire is to be bent in to hold the stone, but the other wires will be soft in order to sculpt easier. Just depends on if I plan to twist or not. Most of my bails are twisted and if they aren't, they are half-hard wire. Everything gets tumbled with stainless steel shot...if it is a soft stone, I add plastic pellets to cushion the shock and I also won't tumble as long...check every 30 min.
All my half-round wire for binding is half-hard...and 21 gauge on the sides and usually 18 gauge for binding the bail wires.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 28, 2007 15:17:06 GMT -5
Wow, those are totally different from what we're used to seeing. Your designs are truly amazing! Great to have you here, show us more!! ;D  |
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Post by akansan on Apr 28, 2007 18:15:42 GMT -5
Aha! Finally someone to answer the question about stainless steel shot with an already mounted stone! I've read about tumbling to harden the wire further, but I've been afraid to do so with stones in the wrap.
Hmmm...another use for plastic pellets!
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Apr 28, 2007 18:50:56 GMT -5
Beautiful! I love the look, it looks fluid! You're right, you're not what I expected when I saw your work! I can't imagine the gallery won't jump all over the chance to offer your work!
dee
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Apr 28, 2007 19:19:03 GMT -5
Wow those are stunning. How long have you been wrapping?
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 28, 2007 23:57:36 GMT -5
nancy they are beautiful! head turners for sure!
kim
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Post by cina on Apr 29, 2007 0:10:56 GMT -5
I want to say lots but all I keep getting out of my brain is WOW WOW WOW!
Steph
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rockinmom
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Post by rockinmom on Apr 29, 2007 0:26:40 GMT -5
Wow. Totally different. Those are really fantastic. Not much more to say then that! lol Tammy
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Post by stoner on Apr 29, 2007 1:31:55 GMT -5
Very nice work Nancy. Your wraps are very clean and fluid and enhance the stones. Do you cut your own cabs too? Oh, in your other post(the necklace) you said you wouldn't take a pic of yourself wearing the necklace because you were too old, you lied to us!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Apr 29, 2007 2:40:57 GMT -5
Hi
I love the 2nd piece Angelite.
your design is amazing so different and beautifully enhances the stone
thanks for sharing
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 29, 2007 8:21:26 GMT -5
WOW! Thanks all! I feel like I just entered Heaven...lol.... Anywho, you will be amazed at your pieces when you get them out of that tumbler...sooooo shiny and clean! I use 2 lbs of Stainless steel shot (make sure it is stainless!), fill with water till 2/3 full, add a little squirt of Dawn dish soap(easy now, don't over do)...then tumble. When using plastic pellets, I use 1 lb. of stainless steel shot and fill with plastic pellets till 1/2 full...then add water till 2/3 full, squirt a tad of Dawn dish soap and tumble. Ha! Yep...just a cowgirl...lol....and NO I didn't lie to ya'll...I AM old and proud of all my 52 years! haaa haaaa haaaaa and in that pic, you can't see the wrinkles either...or age spots...or...well, ya get the picture. However, it is said that I do not act my age...and I'm proud of that too! Again, thanks for all the kuddos on my work...oh yeah...someone asked how long I've been making wire jewelry...since about 2002.  |
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Silver Lass
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Post by Silver Lass on Apr 29, 2007 8:45:16 GMT -5
those wraps are great. Dorothy
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Apr 29, 2007 13:47:08 GMT -5
Wow, very nice! The first pendant is spectacular and the second reminds me of a set of jewels that were given to Queen Elizabeth.....The necklace, earrings, and crown were on display at the Smithsonian. You can bet I would jump at the chance to display your art if I had a gallery.
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Apr 29, 2007 18:47:03 GMT -5
ooops...sorry Stoner, I forgot to answer your question...No, I don't cut cabs (yet)...most of what I have I collected over the years...I love rocks too! lol...
Thanks so much for all the kuddos ya'll. I truly appreciate all the feedback.
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Post by LCARS on Apr 30, 2007 2:06:28 GMT -5
Well Nancy, you definately have a natural knack for making beautiful wire wrap pieces, keep 'em comin' and don't forget to post more pics! |
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