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Post by superioragates on Oct 9, 2009 12:59:33 GMT -5
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 9, 2009 13:32:34 GMT -5
Holy Cow! I'll never be able to catch up with you! Those are all really nice - especially the 2-stone one. You need to show us the backside of that one, for sure!
Question #1 - are the twisted wires a single wire, or 2 wires twisted together?
Question #2 - in the 2-stone, how did you start? Did you cut your surround wires real long, like 2 feet or something? When I cut longer wires, they always get in the way and I wind up putting lots of "oops" bends in them before I'm done. I think there has to be a secret to not bending the wires that haven't been wrapped yet - or maybe it's just because I'm clumsy.
Tom
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Post by Toad on Oct 9, 2009 13:33:57 GMT -5
Really like the double. Especially the 'braids' that cross the stone.
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Post by sitnwrap on Oct 9, 2009 13:40:39 GMT -5
Wow! Just completely WOW! I have a favorite but it does not matter because all of them are just amazing.
Good luck with your bracelet. I know that is going to be a beauty also.
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Post by superioragates on Oct 9, 2009 14:27:38 GMT -5
Tom - answer #1 - twisted wires are 2 wires twisted together answer #2 - Yes, I cut the wires extra long, and have to be very careful when twisting the wires together, and when doing the wrap. To start it I started at the bottom, and went up on the double. Also, the twisted wire is 24 gauge wire, and rest is 22 gauge, all round copper wire. And THANKS!! I'm glad you like them! I am liking this bail, and style a lot better, so at least for now I am sticking to it.....till I figure out something else!! LOL Marie
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 9, 2009 17:55:28 GMT -5
Yep, I like your bails also. I'm guessing you use all 6 wires at the top instead of just 3 - looks really good and tight. I wonder if you'll have any difficulty with that when you start using square wires - it will be hard to keep them all pointing in the same direction. But with your obvious abilities, I'm sure you'll have that one mastered in, oh, 10 minutes or so!
Tom
PS - got a couple dozen preforms in the vibratory and another 8 or so working on the sanding belts. I can go through about 3 grits on the belts before I have to quit because my back starts yelling at me. I'm guessing I'll finish the ones on the belts tomorrow, and the ones in the vibe will be about a week or so. After that, you can start looking for another little FRB to play with!
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Post by montanamuskrat on Oct 9, 2009 19:59:08 GMT -5
Incredible designs and workwomanship. I have a long way to go also to catch up. My wife and I like them all. Tom & Debby
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