Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
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Post by Don on Jun 4, 2012 22:49:07 GMT -5
I put this one together last night, figured It was high time I did another couple of bracelets to have at the next show. I'm not really estatic with how this one turned out on the cab wrapping, but I'm not going to redo it anytime soon. I used Sitinwrap's tutorial. The size ended up 7.5", seems a bit big to me. What size do you guys typically wrap your bracelets at? The stone is Graveyard Point Plume Agate. The wire still needs polishing.   |
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Post by talkingstones on Jun 5, 2012 5:18:30 GMT -5
THAT is GREAT! Simple, elegant, perfect!
Cathy
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jun 5, 2012 8:18:37 GMT -5
Very nice bracelet!
I make a range of sizes for small to large wrists
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unclestu
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WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on Jun 5, 2012 8:27:59 GMT -5
I put this one together last night, figured It was high time I did another couple of bracelets to have at the next show. I'm not really estatic with how this one turned out on the cab wrapping, but I'm not going to redo it anytime soon. I used Sitinwrap's tutorial. The size ended up 7.5", seems a bit big to me. What size do you guys typically wrap your bracelets at? The stone is Graveyard Point Plume Agate. The wire still needs polishing. I would buy it!!! Stu |
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2011
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Post by hubrocks on Jun 5, 2012 11:40:18 GMT -5
I haven't seen a braclet done in a long while,forgot how beautiful they are. I've never tried one so no advice at all!!
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Post by christopherl1234 on Jun 5, 2012 11:46:39 GMT -5
Well done. I need to learn how to do this someday.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 5, 2012 12:02:27 GMT -5
Looks dang good to me! Esp since I haven't learned how to make one myself!!!
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rockingthenorth on Jun 5, 2012 12:48:57 GMT -5
pretty bracelet
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 5, 2012 18:56:16 GMT -5
That looks great, very professional looking  |
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Post by drocknut on Jun 5, 2012 22:37:05 GMT -5
that is beautiful. You did a wonderful job on it. Look forward to seeing some more bracelets from you.
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Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jun 5, 2012 22:58:18 GMT -5
Thanks Diane! Ask and ye shall receive? Here's a simple band I finished tonight. I used half hard wire for this one, and I think I'll use HH for the these bracelet bands in the future. It's a little harder to work with, but it makes a nicer bracelet band.   |
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meta99
has rocks in the head
Ohio Flint Ridge flint
Member since October 2010
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Post by meta99 on Jun 6, 2012 5:44:24 GMT -5
Wow! I really like that all wire one (and I like rocks!). You craftsmanship on that shines through.
Sue
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Charles
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by Charles on Jun 6, 2012 8:39:52 GMT -5
Really great craftsmanship. I like them both..
Charles
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Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jun 6, 2012 9:26:22 GMT -5
Thanks! my only complaint is that I'd like to find a better way to tidy the wire ends. I'm going to even them up with a sanding disk and polish them smooth; that will make me feel better about them.
Has anyone else noticed that dead soft Argentium has a dull luster compared to half hard Argentium? the HH stuff has a more sterling look to it, but the dead soft is lifeless until it gets polished with zam.
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Post by digdug on Jun 6, 2012 12:04:40 GMT -5
How does it stand up to day to day wear?
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Don
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He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jun 6, 2012 12:18:09 GMT -5
How does it stand up to day to day wear? The half hard wire band seems to hold up well to abuse. I"ll need to harden the dead soft band before it can be worn every day. If you are gentle to the dead soft band, you'll be fine, I wore it for the last few days without incident. I still want to harden it for piece of mind. I'll toss it in the tumbler and have it work hardened, or pop the stone out and harden it in the oven. |
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Post by digdug on Jun 6, 2012 19:54:58 GMT -5
Very interesting. Have you ever done any chokers?
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Don
Cave Dweller
He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jun 7, 2012 1:25:20 GMT -5
Very interesting. Have you ever done any chokers? You know I had the same thought while I was making this one. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 9, 2012 11:00:25 GMT -5
Nice, both of them.  I especially like that stone in silver, it makes a nice soft quiet statement. |
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I especially like that stone in silver, it makes a nice soft quiet statement.
