amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
Member since January 2010
Posts: 1,331
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Post by amyk on Dec 4, 2010 20:06:57 GMT -5
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Post by tkrueger3 on Dec 4, 2010 20:13:52 GMT -5
Don't be so hard on yourself, Amy! That's a helluva good first effort. At least you did it - I haven't been able to make myself try a ring yet! I'm sure the more you do, the better they'll get, but I wouldn't throw that one out at all!
Tom
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 4, 2010 20:24:12 GMT -5
Great job on that. I tried that tutorial, and I know how hard it is to wrap that band~! You did fine girl. Heck, I wasn't happy with mine, and when I traded for a haircut, the lady picked that McIntosh ring I did. She loves it! Keep up the good work! Jo
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NDK
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Member since January 2009
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Post by NDK on Dec 4, 2010 20:47:30 GMT -5
There's no shame in trying Amy, that's how we learn. You're inspirational to me just for sharing your experiences with it. Thank you.
Nate
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darrad
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Member since September 2006
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Post by darrad on Dec 4, 2010 21:21:38 GMT -5
Better than the first cab I wrapped. I titled the thread "boat anchor"  Keep it. It's your first and you can guage your improvement everytime you make another. |
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Post by Toad on Dec 4, 2010 21:40:21 GMT -5
I wouldn't say ugly, just not polished. You have to start somewhere, and that is a fine start.
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Post by rockmanken on Dec 4, 2010 22:33:39 GMT -5
If I were you, I would wear it proudly. It's your first, so make sure you keep it. Wish I had my first wrap. I tore it apart and scrapped it. Wish I hadn't.
I think you did fantastic for your first time. Now you can see what to do on the next one. And the 10th one will be superb. You are on your way.
Ken
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chromenut
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2009
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Post by chromenut on Dec 5, 2010 0:27:48 GMT -5
I think it's pretty, better than I could ever do. I'm just incapable of doing a decent wrap. On that stone, since it's got a creamy texture to it, I would have suggested silver over the gold, sort of mutes the color of the stone, just my opinion.....and you know what those are worth....lol
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Post by drocknut on Dec 5, 2010 1:25:34 GMT -5
This is my first ring. I told you it was ugly. Drocknut made me post it. So if it hurts your eyes, blame her. See, told you it wasn't ugly. You did great especially for the first ring. I haven't done a ring so you are one step ahead of me as usual...;-) Glad I made you post it  To set the record straight though I didn't make you post it, just pestered you into it ;D |
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Post by Roller on Dec 5, 2010 2:27:32 GMT -5
I dont even wanna hear your huffin and puffin ... I see your wraps and Iam sure you will be amaster in no time ! talk to me in two months !
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Post by superioragates on Dec 5, 2010 8:14:32 GMT -5
Dang....my first try at a ring was all mangled up by the time I finished....good job!! Like everyone said....show us #10....betcha you'll agree with everyone here, this one aint bad at all!!
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Post by frane on Dec 5, 2010 15:26:31 GMT -5
I can understand your frustration but I have looked closely at your pictures and that is not an easy task! I think you tackled it admirably and it came out really nice! Keep up the great work!
Fran
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
Member since January 2010
Posts: 1,331
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Post by amyk on Dec 5, 2010 17:40:00 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the kind words. It is wearable, just every part of it is crooked. No sharp edges and the stone doesn't fall out. I'll try it again. I don't make too many smaller cabs. I guess I will have to.
Drocknut, You're right, you did not make me. You just pestered. So now you have proof. I did make a ring. LOL
Chromenut, I wrapped it in Brass. I wasn't going to waste silver or gold on my first attempt at a ring. So I had a choice of Brass or Copper. I chose Brass. The lesser of the 2 evils for this stone.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 5, 2010 20:07:59 GMT -5
Glad to see proof Amy ;-)
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mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2009
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Post by mc2 on Dec 5, 2010 20:28:12 GMT -5
I like how you did the wire around the stone, enhanced it. The shank, just takes practice. I have only made three rings so far, the pharoah's style. I am not great at it either, each one took me all day to make! I would bet that your second effort would be far far better, after seeing your other wraps, you will pick this up easily also. Keep it up!
Mike
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 6, 2010 16:42:47 GMT -5
LOL, I like that one better than my "first ring" that I did last week. Only thing for us now is "practice practice practice" ;D
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dbrealityrocks
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Member since February 2010
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Dec 10, 2010 17:15:47 GMT -5
way better than my 1st one..... oh wait I haven't attempted 1 yet!! maybe I'll get the nerve to try one some day
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