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chrisperez
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4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 15, 2011 23:03:26 GMT -5

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Post by chrisperez on Nov 15, 2011 23:03:26 GMT -5

.... All in one wrap.

Hey guys!!!

I finally got around to making another wrap. I got a little carried away on this one... I just didn't know when to say when

.

I started out just playing around with some of those little varicite cabs I have. I just wanted to see how closely I could set them in a line ( pretty close, actually

). So I wove 4 of them in a straight line. Looked good, so I had to figure out what to do with my little line of cabs.

Well I had this thin odd shaped piece of flint from a recent tumble ( I still need to post those pics, oops ). I strapped that to the side of the row of cabs. Then I found a tumbled piece of amethyst ( I think I got it from Frane, thank you Frane

) that fit perfectly on the other side of the cabs, so I crammed it into place.

Next was the bail. I had so many wires, it took me a while figure out what to do up top. I decided it needed an opal. So I took one of Pporky's little rough opal chips ( from the traveling rock box, thank you Pporky!!! ) and made a sort of woven cradle to hold it.

Then I just tied off all the ends and voilà....

...Just look at that opal!!!!

... And the back.

Well, what do you think?

Chris

Last Edit: Nov 15, 2011 23:14:34 GMT -5 by chrisperez

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4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 15, 2011 23:25:37 GMT -5

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Post by christopherl1234 on Nov 15, 2011 23:25:37 GMT -5

I really dig how you do these weaved wraps!! This one does not disappoint either. Excellent choice of stones and shapes. The only thing in my opinion that could make this pendant better is if you evened out the wires in the #2(from the bottom) variscite cab.

The thing that I have a hard time wrapping my mind around is how to manage what must be some very long wires used in the weaving part. How do you know how long to start with??

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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	4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 16, 2011 16:55:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amyk on Nov 16, 2011 16:55:23 GMT -5 I love how you got those 4 tiny cabs in a row. I think it would have made a very nice bracelet with just those. I am also impressed with the basket you made to hold that opal. Another great piece.
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4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 20, 2011 1:09:54 GMT -5

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Post by chrisperez on Nov 20, 2011 1:09:54 GMT -5

Thanks as usual ya'll

....

Nov 15, 2011 23:25:37 GMT -5 christopherl1234 said:

I really dig how you do these weaved wraps!! This one does not disappoint either. Excellent choice of stones and shapes. The only thing in my opinion that could make this pendant better is if you evened out the wires in the #2(from the bottom) variscite cab.

The thing that I have a hard time wrapping my mind around is how to manage what must be some very long wires used in the weaving part. How do you know how long to start with??

Gee Chris, thanks for noticing that...

, lol....I knocked the camera over on the pendant when I was setting up the photos and I think how that wire got all whopperjawed. I saw it when I was editing the pics and fixed it, I'm just too lasy to take more

.

How do I know how long? Well, I don't really

... I just usually start with a piece about 6' and hope that's enough. If it's not, well, I've gotten pretty good at hiding a spice

.

There's actually 3 26 gauge wires in the weave that holds in the varicite cabs. But for that part I was just working off the spool. Problem was, the wire kept breaking. I was pulling a little too hard, but you can't tell so it's all good.

I have to get one of your fire agates one of these days, I would love to wrap one of those

...

Chris

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colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 20, 2011 13:39:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on Nov 20, 2011 13:39:02 GMT -5 You are an imaginative artist. Beautiful form and color choice.

mystickoi starting to spend too much on rocks Member since February 2010 Posts: 211	4 Varicite, Flint, Amethyst, and Opal... Nov 20, 2011 18:57:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mystickoi on Nov 20, 2011 18:57:38 GMT -5 Amazing!

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