blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 23, 2007 9:17:53 GMT -5
Here's a simple one. It's a tumble polished pet-wood pendant done with gold filled wire. I got the rough from Jamie. 20g square HH gold filled & 22g half-round HH gold filled Thanks for lookin' Dan
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 23, 2007 9:32:24 GMT -5
Dan, That is really sweeet! I think you've become the master wrapper. I really like your style, your tight wraps, and no over-killing. That wrap really balances the stones shape as well. Steve
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Sept 23, 2007 9:40:15 GMT -5
Very nice! Simple and to the point. Shows off the stone very well. Love your style.
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 23, 2007 9:58:07 GMT -5
Looks great Dan!!
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huffstuff
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Post by huffstuff on Sept 23, 2007 21:00:52 GMT -5
Wow. Very nice. I like your unusual shapes that aren't completely hugged by the wire.
Amy
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Post by Lady B on Sept 23, 2007 21:16:07 GMT -5
Yep! That's a beauty! You have such a neat style. It's like you listen to the cabs and then wrap accordingly!
Lady B
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Post by LCARS on Sept 24, 2007 1:18:40 GMT -5
Dan, KILLER wraps! I also really like your style, the wrap always compliments and showcases the stone. One of the things that sometimes turns me off of wraps is when the stones look trapped or caged in by the wire work. Once again, I would LOVE to be able to wrap like that! It's clear to me that you have some definate skill at wrapping. You will seriously have to start charging more for your wraps too if you keep making them all that nice! Cheers & thanks for the awesome wrap pics to tide me over while I wait for my lightning pendant to get here. Rob
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 24, 2007 4:06:57 GMT -5
It's simple, but beautiful. Great job!
Adrian
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textiger
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Post by textiger on Sept 24, 2007 12:53:38 GMT -5
Wow, look at the flow on that. The cab shape and the longer clasping wire make it look like movement. Great, tight wrap and nice use of empty space. Love the simplicity.
matt
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Post by texaswoodie on Sept 25, 2007 8:26:08 GMT -5
I'm with the rest of them, Dan. I too was turned off by all the flowery swirls and stuff that covers up the stone. It has it's place, I suppose, but it's just not for me.
Curt
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 25, 2007 8:57:46 GMT -5
I seriously thought about adding some 'flair' to this one but I used half-hard wire which makes it a little bit more difficult to get nice flowing curves. I'm not turned off by the flowery swirls I just think some wraps don't need much of it. I've done swirls on wraps that I think complimented the over all composition of the piece. Of course everyone has there own style.... Dan
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jjckitti
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Post by jjckitti on Sept 25, 2007 16:52:42 GMT -5
great job. love the cab shapes
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earthdog
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Post by earthdog on Sept 25, 2007 20:46:43 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Sept 25, 2007 22:24:44 GMT -5
i must also add, your work is my favorite, you never overpower the stone. Ditto on all the rest of the comments.
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Sept 26, 2007 1:15:06 GMT -5
Thats a beauty Dan! I love the void you leave in the wrap, very unique!
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one80mike
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Post by one80mike on Sept 26, 2007 19:36:41 GMT -5
The rock and the wrap...both very nice. You are an artist.
Mike
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