The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jan 8, 2013 22:50:31 GMT -5
Here is my latest attempt... single strand 18g copper wire with 2 strands of 26g copper wire for the anchor points, and 26g copper for the binding wraps. I'm trying different ideas, so bear with me if they don't look too good, I want to figure out technique before I get to the finesse part! Thanx for looking Attachments:
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 8, 2013 23:06:07 GMT -5
That's interesting--I especially like what you did coiling the wire around. Keep the ideas coming!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2013 11:09:09 GMT -5
I'm loving watching you experiment. I like this piece. The coiling is nice. The bail is real cool and unusual, too.  |
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jan 9, 2013 12:39:24 GMT -5
I'm loving watching you experiment. I like this piece. The coiling is nice. The bail is real cool and unusual, too. The 18g wire is from a 10 foot section of thermostat wire I got cheap at Lowes. and I used that for the base wire for the wrap... the extra lengths on both ends I wrapped around a metal coat hanger, which is what it is hanging from, with a wide, loose loops, then brought the ends back in to hide the edges through the center and behind the bail. Works really well with a thin leather thong as it hold the strap out away from the piece without as much dangle, and I think it would go good with a chain like that too... it's a style that I haven't seen in many years, my mom calls it Victorian!! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 9, 2013 12:52:33 GMT -5
Now that you mention it... I saw a Victorian cameo pendant that reminds me a lot of this. I'd say Neo Victorian, for sure. |
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hubrocks
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Post by hubrocks on Jan 9, 2013 13:18:09 GMT -5
Looks good Wire Wrapper! It takes awhile to find your voice, your doing well!...........Hub
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dbrealityrocks
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Jan 9, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5
I like it!!! If you look at my wraps they're all very similar, kinda stuck in a rut. Nice to see different, Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jan 9, 2013 18:17:51 GMT -5
Well, I see you're moving right along! I like the way you did the coiling. The bail sort of reminds me of branches. It's good to experiment!
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Post by talkingstones on Jan 9, 2013 21:36:20 GMT -5
I'm really liking the binding/coiling on this! You've got it going nice and tight! I also like how you're framing the design in the stone. Keep working it, you're doing good!!!
Cathy
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