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Post by susand24224 on Jun 19, 2011 15:33:08 GMT -5
I keep seeing beatiful wire stands holding cabochons and slabs on this site. I've tried to visualize it in my mind, and fiddled a bit with wire, but thus far haven't created anything that works as well as what I'm looking at here seems to work.
I sure would appreciate it if someone, or even better, a few someones, would post photos of the stands themselves before I destroy even more copper wire.
Thanks so much for any input!
Susan
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Post by unclesoska on Jun 19, 2011 22:26:18 GMT -5
Have you checked out the wire wrapping tutorial from Bikerrandy in the cabachon section?
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Post by NDK on Jun 19, 2011 22:41:57 GMT -5
I'll get one for you shortly, Susan. Nate Here ya go. It's just bent up from some scrap electrical wire I got from work. Probably 12 or 14 gauge.  |
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Post by tanyafrench on Jun 20, 2011 10:41:02 GMT -5
Susan, that was a great question and I love the picture Nate showed. Makes it look quite easy, probably not for me but I am going to try it.
Thanks to both of you,
Tanya
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Post by jakesrocks on Jun 20, 2011 11:22:53 GMT -5
Here's another simple one for you. Made from an ordinary drapery hook.   Cut or break the hook off the back, leaving the part that attaches the other 2 wires. Bend the 2 outer wires into a U shape, bend them out and spread them to fit the piece you want to display. Bend the 2 center wires to the rear and spread them for stability. You may have to tweek all wires a little to make the stand sit level. This type of home made stand was featured in a 1980's or 90's issue of R&G magazine. Sorry about the nasty looking wires. These drapery hooks have been stored in a damp basement since 96. Don |
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Post by tanyafrench on Jun 20, 2011 17:58:01 GMT -5
Thanks Don, I can do that and I believe I have some curtain hooks, if not I'll check at some Garage Sales.
Tanya
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 21, 2011 0:41:47 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Gentlemen,
Both are simple--and effective. Tanya, we need to get to work!
Susan
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Post by TByrd on Jun 21, 2011 9:06:49 GMT -5
Thank you two soooo much, I think that even I can follow these models...Tammy
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Post by unclesoska on Jun 21, 2011 11:01:25 GMT -5
Sorry Susan, I misunderstood your question. I thought you were referring to wire STRANDS, those things sticking out everywhere that look like spaghetti when you 1st start wrapping... my bad... Great replies though, I need to make some of these myself.
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Post by susand24224 on Jun 21, 2011 18:54:16 GMT -5
No problem, unclesoska, you were just trying to be helpful, and I certainly appreciate that.
Susan
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Post by tntmom on Jun 21, 2011 21:03:32 GMT -5
Great thread Susan!!! I've often wondered about this too!
~Krystee
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Post by Woodyrock on Jun 22, 2011 1:06:42 GMT -5
Susan:
When you make these, it is much easier if you make a bending jig, so they all come out the same..........and it makes the bending easier to boot. Only takes a wee block of hard wood, a piece of dowel, and two nails.
Woody
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Post by garock on Jun 23, 2011 13:08:57 GMT -5
Great Idea for the cab stands !!
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