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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 23, 2009 23:54:33 GMT -5
Thought I'd go ahead and put these up for y'all to see and tell me if they're any good. The first one, I don't remember what the stone is. I don't particularly like what I wound up with on the wire, but not sure why. I know that with the squared-off keepers, it won't stay up against the stone. Anyway, I'll probably rip it off and re-do. Next is the pretty goldstone cab that just came out of the vibe. This one I like. And last, one of the obsidians that came out of the vibe this time. I think (not sure) that it would be called "rainbow" obsidian. I cut just a shallow groove in it, then wrapped it with 18ga. brass half-round, and bound it with 20ga. copper. Anyway, that's it for tonight. Thanks for looking, y'all! Tom
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Post by superioragates on Nov 24, 2009 0:04:00 GMT -5
Gotta say, the bottom 2 are great!! The square keepers on the first one? Not sure I don't like em, but not sure I do either, maybe try to round them just a bit to compliment the stone? In all tho, nice job!!!! Marie
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Post by Toad on Nov 24, 2009 6:57:44 GMT -5
Really like the obsidian. Nice.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 24, 2009 7:22:17 GMT -5
The obsidian is really nice! The top one, I'm not an expert, mind you, doesn't do the stone justice! The squared off look is too harsh and needs to be gentler. That's just my opinion looking at it first glance. The goldstone is very nice, too!
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Post by frane on Nov 24, 2009 8:57:25 GMT -5
I love them all! The first is more a Picasso'esk style The second is really nice and that obsidian WOW! The stone is so beautiful, that kind of wrap is best for it! Fran
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on Nov 24, 2009 21:05:16 GMT -5
I really like the first one its kind of cool. The groove is really nice too, heck so is the other one.
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Nov 24, 2009 21:38:32 GMT -5
Love that obsidian. The goldstone is a close 2nd. As to the first, the wrap doesn't seem to fit. You've got gaps, as tho the rock's shifted or something. Also, I agree that the square keepers aren't the best look. They interfere with the stone. Beautiful stone that needs to be shown off. Just my thoughts.
Jo
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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 24, 2009 22:08:16 GMT -5
I totally agree with you, Jo - it's gonna be about #3 in my lineup of wraps - I'll rip the wires off and start over with it.
Tom
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