chrisperez
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Post by chrisperez on Feb 24, 2011 21:29:17 GMT -5
Alright, now this time I think I have gone too far.... First off, Thanks as always for the kind comments on my citrine and pet wood wraps. You all got me started wrapping ( thanks Randy ) and honestly, you all keep me wrapping .... Anyways... This one got a little rediculous.... The cab is some sort of agate ( I think? ) which I recieved from Lori ( sitnwrap ) in one of her gift boxes ( thank you Lori, I'll bet you never thought it would look like this ). It is wrapped in 16, 20, 24, and 26 gauge copper also 24 and 26 gauge silver plated copper ( don't even ask how much, lol). It started out as a neat sketch, but turned into.... uh... an elephant. I'm not quite sure how that happened, but it did .... It looks like something straight out of India.... What do you think? It's not as bulky as it looks, less than 1/2 inch thick... and you can also hang it upside down, it has a loop on both ends. Heck, I think it looks better that way, I'll get a pic of it hanging both ways for ya'll. and the back... what a mess, lol... So, what's the verdict? Is it a little too much? lol Chris
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jody
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Post by jody on Feb 24, 2011 22:26:04 GMT -5
Honestly I absolutely Love it. The back is a bit I'd say chunky but all in all WOW!!!!! :drool:
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2011 23:21:24 GMT -5
Chris, What is so great about your work is that even your crazy stuff is cool. Even though I prefer simple, the wire sculpting on this one is amazing. And yes, it looks like an elephant! Lori, that cab is a beauty!!! Shannon
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 25, 2011 8:54:40 GMT -5
Chris, never in my wildest thoughts did I ever see that cab in such a beautifully crafted wire setting. To be honest, though the pattern in the cab was interesting, when I made it, I couldn't see it in my minds eye as a finished creation. Seeing this just made my day!
You are a truly gifted artist with all of your creations!
Thanks Shan for the kudo's.
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 25, 2011 9:09:00 GMT -5
Yep it's an elephant and it's awesome. Needs the trunk to come down longer and curl to the front. Lori's cab rocks too.
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Post by Toad on Feb 25, 2011 9:39:55 GMT -5
I agree with Jody that the back is a bit clunky, but from the front - great work. In your pieces the stones compliment the wire-work as much as the other way around.
I can see you making fabulous pieces without stones at all...
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Post by gr on Feb 25, 2011 10:40:24 GMT -5
Chris, I am impressed! That is a piece of art. I prefer the simple look but this one I would put in the top 3 of the weaves I've seen on here. Great job! And no, we don't keep you doing this - you do this because you love doing this. I think they call it " A labour of Love", gary
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Post by susand24224 on Feb 25, 2011 13:12:37 GMT -5
Reading your introduction, I was sure I wouldn't like it, as I usually don't like "overdone" pieces. I was wrong! It reminds me of a woven basket, and the stone is perfect in the center. I probably wouldn't like this with a heavily patterned stone, but I think your creation is just marvelous!
Susan
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Feb 25, 2011 20:48:47 GMT -5
It is definately not too much. The stone compliments the wrap instead of the other way around like in simple wraps. Who says the focal point can't be the wrap itself? I love it. It definately has an Indian feel to it.
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Feb 26, 2011 19:40:08 GMT -5
Keep in mind the source, but I think it's awesome! It becomes like art, it's not about just the stone, or the wire, but becomes a piece all and of itself. Nice work!
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Post by christopherl1234 on Feb 26, 2011 23:38:30 GMT -5
WOW I just love all that weaving.....i need to learn how to do that stuff!! Killer Job!!1
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chrisperez
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Post by chrisperez on Feb 27, 2011 22:49:11 GMT -5
:blush: Thanks as always guys ;D, I'm glad you all like it ( so far ). I think is is a bit overdone, but I made sure to let the stone dictate the design... so it all worked out pretty well. Chris, never in my wildest thoughts did I ever see that cab in such a beautifully crafted wire setting. To be honest, though the pattern in the cab was interesting, when I made it, I couldn't see it in my minds eye as a finished creation. Seeing this just made my day! You are a truly gifted artist with all of your creations! Thanks Shan for the kudo's. I was hoping you say something like that Lori . I have had the hardest time coming up with designs for cabs with flat sides ( those are tough )... But with all these new ( to me ) tricks I've figured out, I'm finding new ways to make the flat sides work with the design. You sure sent me some callenging cabs to work with ( that's a good thing ), thank you once again Lori. Yep it's an elephant and it's awesome. Needs the trunk to come down longer and curl to the front. Lori's cab rocks too. Maybe next time Jo, maybe next time...lol I can see you making fabulous pieces without stones at all... I have some ideas .... By the way. So, which way looks better left or right? I think the left looks more strong and bold like an elephant, and the right looks more dainty and delicate like a princess... It's kind of suprising how just flipping the pendant makes such a difference.
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CUL-Ann
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Post by CUL-Ann on Feb 28, 2011 5:31:50 GMT -5
Left :drool: awesome looking
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 28, 2011 7:22:07 GMT -5
Chris, you have a style that is very unique & all your own that sets you apart from everyone else. This one to me reminds me of something straight out of a sci-fi story or movie, but then I have always been a sci-fi buff.
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CallMeShane
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Post by CallMeShane on Mar 1, 2011 15:55:50 GMT -5
I like the one on the left,as far as too much...well,honestly I think it would have looked good without the woven top and bottom points,it distracts me away from the stone. Maybe that's just me.
While it is cool looking and shows your talent well,I think it would be nice to see another one similar with a bail hidden behind the woven copper bit.
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Post by takecouragedesigns on Mar 2, 2011 0:16:57 GMT -5
All I can say is "WOW!" I often admire this kind of wire weaving, but have never attempted it so far.
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