The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jan 25, 2013 19:16:08 GMT -5
So, I've been trying my hand at wrapping and I really enjoy doing it, but I have one problem that is on every one of my wraps.... the Ends!!!
what do you do with the end of the wire when it keeps catching on clothes or when you hold the piece you can feel the sharp end where it was cut. I've tried to hide it, but it doesn't work, I can still fell the small sharp, catch your skin/clothes on, edge of metal.
Are you guys filing it down or what??
thanx in advance.
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Post by Pat on Jan 25, 2013 19:25:21 GMT -5
Mario, I don't wrap (yet), but do work with wire. Yes, file the ends so they are smooth. You can get bur cups for rotary drills for this or do it by hand. Also tuck the wire end in somewhere where it cannot reach skin or clothing from the front or back.
Good luck with your experiments!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 25, 2013 19:34:53 GMT -5
A really good flush cutter is a must. Then for any rough ends that you can't or didn't turn in toward your work, you can file with a needle file or use a cup bur like Pat said.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jan 25, 2013 19:59:56 GMT -5
I end all my wire at the bail and the ones I leave long are looped at the ends and formed tight to the stone.
On some wraps I will not have any looped wires but terminate them on the back on one of the retainer wires
all my wraps are in my booth if you want to look at my style of wrapping just click on the link at the bottom of my rely and go looking.
any that you want to see the back of let me know and I will post a picture for you
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The Dad_Ohs
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Take me to your Labradorite!!
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jan 25, 2013 23:26:53 GMT -5
Very cool... thanx people... i have some diamond burrs El'Cheapos i got off Ebay,, I'll try those and see how it works, just gotta remember where I put them... Doh!!
Diane, Thank You, I may just have to do that.. but then I always enjoy looking at your work!!
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jan 26, 2013 0:01:28 GMT -5
Hey Mario, flush cutters, good flush cutters are a requirement, just about, lol. But do you know the correct way to use them? there is a flush side and an angled side. The flat side of the 'flush' cutters should always be against the piece that you are working on. I still file the edges when I get down to the final cut of the wire, but before I curl it or hide it inside something.
Hope this helps,
Tammy
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hubrocks
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Post by hubrocks on Jan 26, 2013 12:37:20 GMT -5
Ditto. I also use a finger nail file with 7 different grits from rough to fine all in one , works good after file, and will polish wire nice!.............Hub
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