nightop
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by nightop on Jul 8, 2007 17:09:34 GMT -5
So, I went to the local craft store and bought the only type of wire they had and gave this wrapping thing a try. I quickly realized I needed tools that were not designed for working on the car. This first one was done with this huge pair of needle nose pliers and some dikes that were made for cutting household wireing.  The back for the bird.   My 2nd try did not go as well as my first, the stone was much harder to get to sit still while trying to bend the wire around it.  Back  Thanks for looking Greg |
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jul 8, 2007 18:22:48 GMT -5
not bad for your first attempt. The only advice I can give is watch your ends. Run fingers over the whole wrap. If you feel any sharp edges so will the person wearing it. Keep at it!!
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Post by Lady B on Jul 8, 2007 18:32:12 GMT -5
For first attempts I think they look pretty good. With the right tools and some practice, you'll get to be really great at this!
Lady B
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Shelbeeray
has rocks in the head
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Post by Shelbeeray on Jul 9, 2007 1:17:01 GMT -5
I agree with Lady B. You're off to a good start, you just need some good tools. I'd suggest that when you do the swirly type of thinga-ma-jig that you attach the end to the frame of the wrap somewhere. They'll catch on something and cause problems. But, you're definitely heading in the right direction! OH and please add stone names....that's half the excitement..or 2/3... :-)
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jjckitti
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by jjckitti on Jul 9, 2007 7:50:23 GMT -5
great job on the first tries. Keep at.. you can only get better. |
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nancyf
has rocks in the head
Wired Cowgirl
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Post by nancyf on Jul 9, 2007 10:12:24 GMT -5
WOW! You really are off to a great start. Sheesh...with what you had to work with, those are great! Yep...better rub all around your piece to make sure you don't stick your customer.  |
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
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Post by blarneystone on Jul 9, 2007 15:20:44 GMT -5
Hey nice job on those, Greg. Very good first attempt.
Dan
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 11, 2007 9:19:28 GMT -5
That is a wonderful start, especially since you were working with automotive tools.
Tami
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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 11, 2007 12:49:02 GMT -5
your first attempts look better than my 100th! you got the knack and i certainly don't!!!
KD
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adrian65
Cave Dweller 
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 11, 2007 12:51:44 GMT -5
You're very good, These don't look like first attempts!
Adrian
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