rolanstones
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since August 2013
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Post by rolanstones on Oct 20, 2013 18:07:39 GMT -5
Well, I have a new respect for those that post here and show multiple wraps done that day. This is my 2nd wire wrapping attempt on, as was coined by another user, "freeform wire wrapped tumbles". This is a Kambaba Jasper for a friend who loves to garden and grow, so I thought it was appropriate. This was a week long process, however I must say 98% of that time was spent looking at the stone and trying to figure out a design that would fit it. I trully struggled with the bail on this one and re-worked it twice. All in all, I think it came out well, and I know it will be appreciated by my friend. My photos are terrible so i apologize, fighting with flash on camera. As always, I welcome all constructive criticism. Kitchen light 
Sunlight
Reverse side
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Oct 20, 2013 20:58:40 GMT -5
You have done very Well ....I like the bead element...Nice touch...John
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Post by orrum on Oct 21, 2013 8:08:27 GMT -5
Super job, x2 the beads!
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Post by pghram on Oct 21, 2013 11:30:19 GMT -5
Good job, I agree that the beads add a nice touch. I think tumbles are much more difficult to wrap than cabs.
Rich
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Post by wireholic on Oct 21, 2013 13:07:54 GMT -5
Very well done!
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rolanstones
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by rolanstones on Oct 21, 2013 16:56:29 GMT -5
Thank you for the reply's and comments. This Kambaba tumble is triangular, like an off skewed pyramid on the face, and slightly curved on the flat bottom. Holding it securely required some thinking.
Because I ran two of the three wires across the face to the other side, and did the same on the back to come out even at the top, I was left with a single wire for a section on the right side. It seemed empty so I thought to try the silver beads to add a little something there, and was happy with the appearance.
I think a cab would certainly be easier as far as creating symmetry it the design, but I am enjoying the challenge of making a wrap to fit a specific stone, and having to think it all the way trough before cutting a single wire.
I really think I need some better ideas for the bails. No body seems to show the backside of their wire wrapped cabs, and it is hard to figure out how some of those beautiful designs were secured. (hint hint).
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 22, 2013 10:09:43 GMT -5
Great second wrap. Your extra time spent on design is worth it.
Chuck
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amyk
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Post by amyk on Oct 24, 2013 15:00:59 GMT -5
I like this design. very creative and well executed.
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kaldorlon
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Post by kaldorlon on Oct 25, 2013 18:43:43 GMT -5
Excellent job!
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RocksForBrains
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Post by RocksForBrains on Oct 30, 2013 21:24:18 GMT -5
That is great! Love it!!
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meviva
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Post by meviva on Nov 3, 2013 23:32:57 GMT -5
Awesome!!
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Post by drocknut on Nov 4, 2013 19:31:22 GMT -5
That turned out wonderfully. You seem to have a knack for wrapping. I think your bail looks great but you can sometimes get good ideas for bails by looking at the pieces pictured on the forum. I know sometimes people show the backs and I try to do it when I post pictures of my work. Although sometimes seeing the back doesn't even help in seeing how they did the wrap.
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