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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 9, 2014 12:33:23 GMT -5
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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 Feb 9, 2014 12:56:51 GMT -5
WOW!!! you oriented that Fordite perfectly and the wrap is just right not to busy.
Stu
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junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Feb 9, 2014 13:12:01 GMT -5
Killer wraps and cabs. Artistry at work here.
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 9, 2014 16:45:29 GMT -5
That fordite is amazing!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 9, 2014 19:13:47 GMT -5
Fordite is better than dodgeite. Laid in there just perfect.
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Post by beefjello on Feb 9, 2014 20:08:54 GMT -5
Wowzerz!! The Detroit Agate wrap is a work of art  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 9, 2014 20:29:37 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. The fordite was a pleasure to work with and never even made it to our Etsy store. An hour after posting it to our facebook we had two offers on it. Wish rocks were as easy to sell as PAINT.
Chuck
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 9, 2014 20:34:08 GMT -5
No comments on the heart wrap test? was looking for opinions on that method for some quick easy and inexpensive show wraps.
Chuck
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Feb 9, 2014 20:44:57 GMT -5
The first two wraps are stunning....You heart looks good..It looks like your cab is pretty thick..You might try to groove it from the bottom point up to the crown of the arches ...It would be a quick way and keep the heart open...John
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jollyrockhound
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Post by jollyrockhound on Feb 9, 2014 21:27:57 GMT -5
WOW!!! you oriented that Fordite perfectly and the wrap is just right not to busy. Stu well said |
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Post by pghram on Feb 10, 2014 10:35:10 GMT -5
Nice set, I especially like the fordite, the silver wire really makes it pop.
Rich
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 10, 2014 17:54:47 GMT -5
You psyched me out. I saw the marked out piece, scrolled down and then BAM! it was a different wrap. Love that Fordite!! Great job with it. I like that heart, too. That's a good idea.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 10, 2014 18:09:34 GMT -5
You psyched me out. I saw the marked out piece, scrolled down and then BAM! it was a different wrap. Love that Fordite!! Great job with it. I like that heart, too. That's a good idea. Thank you Tela. Were you remembering my last fordite? this one and that one obviously are cut from the same piece of rough. I didnt notice how similar the patterns were till now. Its actually crazy that they are that similar. I wasn't trying! Here's the one I made cut last June and wrapped this January for comparison  Chuck |
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Post by drocknut on Feb 11, 2014 21:18:20 GMT -5
Wow, that Fordite really pops especially with the silver. I'm not sure I like the heart because the back looks like it is chipped rather than grooved. I think John has a good idea about grooving it. It does look good for an inexpensive show wrap.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 11, 2014 22:01:13 GMT -5
No comments on the heart wrap test? was looking for opinions on that method for some quick easy and inexpensive show wraps.Chuck I think your request for feedback on the heart is understandably getting lost in the attention that the first two stones and wraps command those are both very beautiful Chuck you should be very proud. Your wraps are organized and elegant. I'm trying to figure out how the fordite stays in place - doesn't look like there is much wire covering the bottom 2/3 of the stone. The wires across the front of the heart doesn't grab me - I'm trying to figure out how to wrap a heart too and with the stone I've chosen I wouldn't want wires drawing attention away from the piece. I'm strongly leaning towards one of my boring prong-wraps just so most of the stone remains visible. Also not to be overlooked is your dramatic improvement in photography lately! |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 11, 2014 22:55:50 GMT -5
No comments on the heart wrap test? was looking for opinions on that method for some quick easy and inexpensive show wraps.Chuck I think your request for feedback on the heart is understandably getting lost in the attention that the first two stones and wraps command those are both very beautiful Chuck you should be very proud. Your wraps are organized and elegant. I'm trying to figure out how the fordite stays in place - doesn't look like there is much wire covering the bottom 2/3 of the stone. The wires across the front of the heart doesn't grab me - I'm trying to figure out how to wrap a heart too and with the stone I've chosen I wouldn't want wires drawing attention away from the piece. I'm strongly leaning towards one of my boring prong-wraps just so most of the stone remains visible. Also not to be overlooked is your dramatic improvement in photography lately! Thank you so much for the kind words. I can see your point with the wires crossing the front if the stone had any pattern in it. I think it worked ok on this one just because it was pretty boring clear agate. I may just ditch the idea for now. I was really just looking for a simple 5-10 minute wrap. A lot of people at shows that cant fork out $50 for a wrap might like something simple to wear in the $15-20 range and I thought a simple quick wrap is still better then a glue on bail pendant. Chuck |
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Post by pghram on Feb 12, 2014 12:17:39 GMT -5
I think a prong wrap for hearts is a great idea. It would still be fairly inexpensive, no?
Rich
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