mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2009
Posts: 1,147
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Post by mc2 on Jan 18, 2010 22:57:49 GMT -5
Still plodding along here, think I have figured out how to get a twist to look right now. Still got a problem doing the curls/loops. I am starting to think part of the problem might be my round nose pliers. They tend to flex when I grab the wire and start to curl. I always have a bit of a straight piece at the end, which I have started trimming off before I continue the curl. Could my pliers be a part of the problem? What would be a good brand to purchase? Thanks; Mike Rhodosomething pink rock with 20g HH sterling silver and 21g HH half round at top And, a side view:
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Post by superioragates on Jan 18, 2010 23:17:59 GMT -5
I think it looks great! Just my 2 cents here, but I do not use the pliers to do the swirls, I use my fingers. I have found that it makes for smoother more rounded curls. Looks very nice!!!! Marie
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 19, 2010 0:45:53 GMT -5
Try some dead soft wire instead of half hard with the square wire.
Lee
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damammy
has rocks in the head
Member since January 2009
Posts: 697
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Post by damammy on Jan 19, 2010 2:11:22 GMT -5
I think your wrap looks nice. Dead soft wire makes it easier to do swirls and curls also sometimes your fingers and a bamboo skewer or a smooth small round type stick, such as the plastic pickup sticks from the childs game. Nice job! Donna
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Haleysdream
has rocks in the head
K-9 unit Rock Hounds
Member since January 2010
Posts: 654
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Post by Haleysdream on Jan 19, 2010 8:37:38 GMT -5
Very nice . Thanks for sharing Nancy
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 19, 2010 12:29:12 GMT -5
Mike: I like a little accent in the front of the groove wraps, we keep trying to come up with something new to do, I think this looks nice.
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