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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 15, 2009 23:46:05 GMT -5
Got one done today despite the zillion other chores. I like this stone - rosetta lace. How did I do with the wire? Not sure how to improve it. I'm thinking I made the bail too small - looks to me like it kinda got away from me. Front Back Thanks for any advice, and thanks for looking! Tom
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on Nov 16, 2009 1:28:53 GMT -5
Very pretty. Looks good to me.
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Nov 16, 2009 10:25:46 GMT -5
I like the design. I too think the bail is a tad small. Do you have any bail pliers? I got mine at www.brandywinejewelrysupply.com and I use them all the time. Maybe you could unwrap a little of the holding wire to make the bail a little larger? Just a few rounds only tho. Great stone too!
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 16, 2009 19:06:02 GMT -5
Nice job. The way it's done it seems like the wearer could use either side as the front.
Lee
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Post by damammy on Nov 16, 2009 21:19:31 GMT -5
Tom that is a pretty stone with a lot going on, I think the way you wrapped it is best simple and flowing with the pattern. Donna
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Post by Toad on Nov 16, 2009 22:20:44 GMT -5
Great job on stone and wrap. I don't like how far the wire comes down the center of the stone in front, breaks up the stone too much - but the work itself looks good.
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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 16, 2009 22:40:14 GMT -5
Yep, Toad - I have to agree about the center wires - that's probably what I subconsciously didn't like about it, and didn't know it. I should have just short-changed them and made little bitty loops like on the back, to hold the top in place. I'll have to try to fix that without blowing the whole deal! LOL! Thanks for the advice, and all the kind words - you guys are too nice! Tom
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Post by Bejewelme on Nov 16, 2009 22:43:54 GMT -5
Tom; I think it looks great, maybe the bail a little too small, I have some omega chains that I wear cabs on and the clasps are bigger so you don't want to not have it fit, other than that though I think it looks beautiful I really like it a lot, rosetta is a favorite material of mine! Amber
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Post by frane on Nov 20, 2009 16:46:44 GMT -5
I think this one looks pretty cool! Fran
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Post by superioragates on Nov 20, 2009 17:59:35 GMT -5
I do love the whole wrap, I think it looks really nice. I do have to agree with you on the bail, tho, I think it needs to be longer, to suit the stone, and fit bigger chains. Awesome job, I love it! Marie
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