|
|
Post by sitnwrap on Jul 13, 2008 23:52:56 GMT -5
this is the style in which I learned and perfected the art of wrapping square wire with half round. getting the wraps even on the edge and tight together is at first challanging. I found that after making a few of these bangles, adding my own little twists and following other designs came easier. Labrodorite and hematite are the stones used. There have been no new pics placed in the wrapping forum in the past couple of days (hint, hint) so I figured I'd post this.  |
|
|
|
Post by creativeminded on Jul 14, 2008 7:18:16 GMT -5
Plain Jane? That is beatuiful.
Tami
|
|
karenfh
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2006
Posts: 1,495
|
Post by karenfh on Jul 14, 2008 22:32:50 GMT -5
That is just amazing. I think any Jane (or Betty, or Sue, or Tami, or Karen) would be proud to wear your beautiful creation.
I am really enjoying all the Labrodorite that's been posted recently, and I love hematite. Beautiful combo, beautiful work.
So, do those Lab. beads have holes thru the middle? Do you have a tutorial? My sis is really into bracelets, she is a Bead Retreat dealer, and is getting creative on her own, too. She attended the Lincoln rock show w/me, and had a blast and bought some rock beads to do her own thing with. Info would be appreciated.
K
|
|
|
|
Post by catmandewe on Jul 14, 2008 22:59:00 GMT -5
WOW, thats impressive!!
Can't wait to see what you think is real good.
Tony
|
|
|
|
Post by sitnwrap on Jul 14, 2008 23:32:03 GMT -5
Tami and Karen thank you for the compliment. Karen, this is the link to the tutorial for the basic bracelet. All you have to do is type in your email address to watch the free tutorials. You will end up with "free tips for the day" emailed back to you (that's what happened to me) but some of those tips are kind of informative. Just don't get caught up spending money. Take advantage of the freebies and help from others. Once you get the basic pattern down, you can easily add to the design. I actually brought all my material to the computer and made bracelets as I watched the video. I will caution one thing though, the video starts the first wrap with square wire and the rest of the wraps with 1/2 round. Do all the wraps with 1/2 round otherwise the bracelet will not look uniform. Watch the video a couple of times before you start the bracelet. I'll pm you other pointers so this post does not end up the size of a book. wire-sculpture.com/store/index.php?p=page&page_id=Video_On_Demandanother free tutorial for a different style bracelet www.lotusbeads.com/tuts/tutorial1.pdfAlso, here is a link for making rings. I got this link from another post on this site and added it to my favorites. www.dawnandevan.com/cabochan_wire_wrap_tutorial.htmOnce you get the basics down, the only boundry is your imagination. If you or your sister have any questions, just ask. |
|
karenfh
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2006
Posts: 1,495
|
Post by karenfh on Jul 15, 2008 1:10:49 GMT -5
Thanks so much!
I have gone there/bookmarked your sites. Great info there!
Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
K
|
|
Gem'n I
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2008
Posts: 980
|
Post by Gem'n I on Jul 15, 2008 9:29:09 GMT -5
Very nice work and thanks for the info!!
|
|
|
|
Post by rockrookie on Jul 15, 2008 21:36:20 GMT -5
very niiiiiice !!
|
|
AGATEGRRRL
spending too much on rocks
AGATEGRRRL
Member since October 2007
Posts: 466
|
Post by AGATEGRRRL on Jul 16, 2008 10:56:04 GMT -5
Gorgeous bracelet, & very nice & generous of you post all the info. Thank you!  |
|
|
|
Post by Titania on Jul 16, 2008 11:42:07 GMT -5
That's GORGEOUS!!!! No plain jane there! Thanks for sharing that tutorial, too!
|
|
|
|
Post by sitnwrap on Jul 16, 2008 16:27:02 GMT -5
Thanks. If anyone makes some things from the tutes, I would love to see pics.
|
|
raqy
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2007
Posts: 799
|
Post by raqy on Jul 17, 2008 10:59:48 GMT -5
lovely bracelet..
|
|
|
|
Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 18, 2008 19:22:35 GMT -5
very pretty..............
|
|
|
|
Post by Tony W on Jul 19, 2008 0:57:19 GMT -5
Good grief.... that is beautiful. Nothing plain about it. Tony
|
|
kjohn0102
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since April 2006
Posts: 774
|
Post by kjohn0102 on Jul 19, 2008 8:36:14 GMT -5
I like the way you scroll the ends of the wrap wires on top. Very different. The Dawn and Dave ring tutorial is great-it finally cleared up the secret of ring making for me! Preston's bracelet tutorial is great, it gives you a basic that you can take (as you have) to your own creative level.
Thanks for sharing!
kj
|
|
luv2hound
freely admits to licking rocks
I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets
Member since June 2007
Posts: 890
|
Post by luv2hound on Jul 19, 2008 21:53:12 GMT -5
This is really beautiful. Great style.
Mitzi
|
|
