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Post by superioragates on Sept 23, 2010 23:11:50 GMT -5
So, I could not wait to wrap 1 of the cabs I made.....toldja I'd hide the flaws! LOL Anyways, this is a Plume Agate, you can see it back lit in the cab section. Decided to play with textures some more. I like the end result, gives some added oomph to the wrap, and still shows off the stone really well, don't you think?  Thanks for lookin' Hope ya like it! Marie |
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Post by drocknut on Sept 23, 2010 23:30:10 GMT -5
Wow, that is some awesome wire working. I can't figure out how you did it but it is beautiful.
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Post by NatureNut on Sept 23, 2010 23:32:18 GMT -5
Yep, I think ya nailed it. Nice work Sweetie! Jo
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Sept 23, 2010 23:53:41 GMT -5
WOW you bacame an expert at that really fast. I am practicing, but haven't tried it on a stone yet. I'm still using copper. My tension isn't consistent. This one you did is beautiful. It has an ocean feel to it. I would name it "The octopus's garden"
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Post by Roger on Sept 24, 2010 9:15:04 GMT -5
Real nice...You really picked up that a new style and the stone is beautiful.
Roger
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 24, 2010 11:20:36 GMT -5
Man, that is purty! Nice work, Marie. Just out of curious, about how much wire did this one take? It looks like it must have been quite a lot, to do all that weaving. Great effect, though.
Tom
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Post by superioragates on Sept 24, 2010 11:24:47 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!!
Tom- I started the wrap with 3 pieces of 22 gauge at 12" long each, used 1/2 round for the binds of course...the weaving wire? I am not sure how much, but it was probably around 3-4 feet....guessing here, cuz as you know me...I get to wrapping, and I just go with it. I used 26 gauge round for the weave by the way...man what a difference the smaller wire makes! amazing that just a cple steps down makes it that much easier to do those weaves.
Thanks again everyone!!
Marie
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Post by sitnwrap on Sept 25, 2010 6:45:16 GMT -5
That is so intricately beautiful. I too see an octopus holding on to a mussel. You really have a gift with being able to take up any style and create with perfection.
Marie, is the 26 g round dead soft?
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Post by chrisperez on Sept 25, 2010 9:36:15 GMT -5
Marie, Neat wrap and cab as always  . I've tried tried weaving a little, but I just don't have the patience. All your stuff just has a natural "flow", and this one is no exception. I'm curious... Do you sketch out your designs first, or just go with the flow ? Chris |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 25, 2010 10:37:40 GMT -5
oomph. lol..... That's sweet!! And you've mastered another style of wrapping, very cool  |
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Post by superioragates on Sept 25, 2010 12:00:57 GMT -5
Sitnwrap - Yes the 26 gauge is dead soft, I cannot even imagine trying to do it with HH....oh wait yes I can! LOL what a big pain in the arse!!!! uggh! dead soft, and tiny, is the way to go with weave wire, oh and round! Chris...no, I don't sketch anything, I just start wrapping it, and go with the flow. I tried sketching out one once..hehehehe forget that! LOL If I even try to plan it in my head, it never ever goes the way I planned it! hahahaha The weaves, by the way, are much easier to do ON THE WRAP than they are just holding on to the wires loosely. For instance, this one, I made the bail, seperated the wires on it, and THEN did the weave. It's a lot simpler than I thought too, but it's basically over and under weave, not as complicated as it looks at all. Here is the free tutorial I used to figure it out www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/basic-weaving-techniquesThanks everyone!! Marie |
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Post by superioragates on Sept 25, 2010 12:08:28 GMT -5
Oh yeah....I did this one yesterday  |
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Post by Toad on Sept 25, 2010 16:06:47 GMT -5
I really like the second one, but great job on both. Really nice, Marie.
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Post by morerockspleaz on Sept 25, 2010 20:21:31 GMT -5
Wow creative and artistic, really like them both.
BeLinda
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. I've tried tried weaving a little, but I just don't have the patience. All your stuff just has a natural "flow", and this one is no exception. 
