stasiak
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2011
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Post by stasiak on Oct 16, 2011 20:03:04 GMT -5
As you know, I've been watching and looking at all your pictures. Now that I finally got my first "EVER" batch of stones tumbled, I thought I would try out what I have learned from you wonderful folks. The first one is just regular round copper wire. I don't know what type of stone it is because I'm still a rookie and maybe someday I will know what it is. The second picture is the same one but a different angle. The third one in blue wire I wish was done in square silver wire, but one: I am having a hard time finding it in this city. And two: My girlfriend made me do it in blue. Both stones have a fracture....but that's a different story. I think I know where I went wrong with the tumbles to get them..but hey..that's a different topic.    I know they aren't very good, but I wanted to post them, and then come back in a few months to see how far I came along. Thanks for looking! |
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jackie
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2010
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Post by jackie on Oct 16, 2011 20:30:36 GMT -5
not bad i still haven't dare to post mine
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NDK
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2009
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Post by NDK on Oct 16, 2011 21:33:15 GMT -5
Call me weird, but I like the blue wire. It's a nice contrast IMHO. The coper one is cool too.
Nice start on the wrapping.
Nate
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 16, 2011 21:34:44 GMT -5
cool wraps! you got to start somewhere  |
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JUDY
spending too much on rocks
Member since September 2011
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Post by JUDY on Oct 16, 2011 22:32:10 GMT -5
very nice job!! I love the blue one!! if you're looking for colored art wire, I order from an outfit called wigjig.com .... very reasonable prices and they have every color in every size you can imagine Judy |
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Post by superioragates on Oct 17, 2011 6:32:06 GMT -5
Not bad at all!! Great work on your first ones!! You will soon become so addicted, you will master new things all the time.....awesome job!!
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stasiak
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2011
Posts: 138
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Post by stasiak on Oct 17, 2011 8:07:11 GMT -5
Thanks! It was pretty fun doing them, except for the few times I got frustrated and let a few new words fly out. I hope I don't become too addicted, I only have two 3lb tumblers. Thank you Judy for the advice on the wire. I'll take a look. (but I won't show my gf. She'll spend too much.) At least you didn't say they sucked. |
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Roger
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2005
Posts: 1,775
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Post by Roger on Oct 17, 2011 12:24:26 GMT -5
You do a great job Tumbled rocks can be real hard to do.
Roger
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aunuts
fully equipped rock polisher
Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
Member since March 2006
Posts: 1,110
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Post by aunuts on Oct 17, 2011 18:17:14 GMT -5
My husband took the same class I did when I 1st got into wrapping. He said it was his 1st & last class. Not his thing. I love doing it, but have come up with my own methods. Stay with the craft & copper wire for a while & practice, practice, practice. I say to stay with the cheaper wire so you won't be afraid to try new ideas. I still use cheap wire when I'm trying out something new. When I'm happy with the result, that's when I go to my gold or silver. BUT, you're second wrap is better than my 1st, & I like the wrap in your 1st pic. Keep it up.
jo
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