meta99
has rocks in the head
Ohio Flint Ridge flint
Member since October 2010
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Post by meta99 on Apr 14, 2011 18:31:16 GMT -5
So, I ordered some copper practice wire from Brandywine like you all told me to, then I downloaded Randy's tutorial, Adrian's groove wrap, looked up Jim McIntosh's directions, and Junesse Farley's wrap. Started simple and went from there. Biggest problem is that square wire twists a lot easier than I thought it would and Randy's flowing loops are no where near as easy as he makes it look. I know...practice and patience! When I was done my husband gold plated the first three and nickel plated that last one (I know, lots of people are sensitive to nickel but I'm not and I'm keeping it!). It really is nice to have an electroplater/electroformer who lives with you... ;D So here goes:  Simple grove wrap (I know, boring cab, I like it, but it is very plain...I had to start somewhere)   Junesse Farley wrap, my flint cab   McIntosh wrap, my flint cab   Randy's wrap, free4ms cab from Christmas story contest Sue |
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 14, 2011 18:33:11 GMT -5
nice work ,Sue !!
--paul
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 14, 2011 18:37:19 GMT -5
Great for your first wraps!
they all look good
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blr2449
has rocks in the head
Can I retire now?
Member since January 2011
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Post by blr2449 on Apr 14, 2011 19:44:14 GMT -5
Wow!! Those are great! Very nice.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 14, 2011 20:11:38 GMT -5
Copper is much softer than gold filled so it's slightly more challenging to control the swirls. Those are awesome first-time wraps, you're gonna do great!! Keep practicing and keep posting pics, you've got the knack  |
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Apr 14, 2011 21:03:09 GMT -5
You sure do have the knack Sue. You can see your progress just in these 4. Great job.
Nate
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Post by roy on Apr 14, 2011 21:15:10 GMT -5
looks real good !you sure its the first one ?
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mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mossyrockhound on Apr 14, 2011 22:28:53 GMT -5
You did good! Hard to believe those are your first attempts. I like the last one the best.
Garry
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Post by tanyafrench on Apr 15, 2011 9:27:20 GMT -5
Wow, those don't look like beginner wraps. You certainly do have a talent. Keep up the good work.
Tanya
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cgodfrey
starting to shine!
Member since March 2011
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Post by cgodfrey on Apr 15, 2011 11:27:08 GMT -5
WOW those are great! I hope my first ones will be as good as yours.
Christy
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Post by NatureNut on Apr 15, 2011 12:01:42 GMT -5
Great job! I see a wonderful style emerging.  Jo |
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meta99
has rocks in the head
Ohio Flint Ridge flint
Member since October 2010
Posts: 540
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Post by meta99 on Apr 15, 2011 21:00:44 GMT -5
You all are so supportive and encouraging! Looking forward to lots more practice.
Sue
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Post by drocknut on Apr 16, 2011 9:14:55 GMT -5
Great job on all of those Sue. I like the last one the best. Your wraps look nice, even, and tight. You do have a knack for wrapping. Look forward to seeing more from you.
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Post by sitnwrap on Apr 17, 2011 20:58:53 GMT -5
You did a great job and your bindings look perfect.
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Post by frane on Apr 18, 2011 12:41:18 GMT -5
Fantastic work!!! Keep it up!
Fran
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Post by christopherl1234 on Apr 18, 2011 12:53:19 GMT -5
Looks like you are off to a great start
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Roger on Apr 19, 2011 9:33:11 GMT -5
I think your on to somthing,Keep up the good work!
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