Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 11, 2014 18:47:53 GMT -5
This is an Ocean Jasper in copper I wrapped last night. The Dad_Ohs sent me the slab for this. There is a nice druzy pocket in the middle, which won't photograph for me =\ The cab is a little over 2-1/2"x1-1/4".  I wrapped it in 22ga square copper w/ 20ga half-round copper & LOS for the patina.  Roger |
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Post by beefjello on Feb 11, 2014 19:41:59 GMT -5
Beautiful job Roger! I really like the cross over design you did at the bottom, and that stone is fantastic!
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Post by drocknut on Feb 11, 2014 21:07:12 GMT -5
I agree with Brian, that stone is fantastic and you did a beautiful job on it. I think the patina on the wire goes well with the colors in the stone.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2014 10:34:33 GMT -5
Nice stone! I like the cut. Your wrap is cool too. I like what you did at the bottom a lot. It looks to me like the only thing you have trouble with is the bail- but then don't we all?
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 12, 2014 11:11:06 GMT -5
you have trouble with the bail I have no idea what you are talking about Tela! That bail is SPECTACULAR! Okay, okay, fine...I hate bails and clearly they hate me right back lol. Sad part is that I have looked at the tutorials, bought, looked at then dissected several example wraps, and watched some videos on bails. I still don't seem to "get it". I am sure eventually there will be a "click" but boy I wish it would happen soon lol. |
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aimeesrockworks
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Feb 12, 2014 11:37:21 GMT -5
I've come to believe that all bails are truly evil. This probably explains why I prefer to buy pre-made ones.  But I love your pendant... the wrap design is so perfect for that stone. |
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Post by pghram on Feb 12, 2014 12:04:41 GMT -5
Beautiful cab & wrap.
Rich
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Feb 12, 2014 12:59:34 GMT -5
Absolutely Beautiful!!
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Post by deb193redux on Feb 12, 2014 15:45:08 GMT -5
the bottomis neat, and it really works that the stone gets warmer as it gets near the top
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2014 16:42:05 GMT -5
you have trouble with the bail I have no idea what you are talking about Tela! That bail is SPECTACULAR! Okay, okay, fine...I hate bails and clearly they hate me right back lol. Sad part is that I have looked at the tutorials, bought, looked at then dissected several example wraps, and watched some videos on bails. I still don't seem to "get it". I am sure eventually there will be a "click" but boy I wish it would happen soon lol. I'm glad you didn't take me wrong. You've been doing so awesome in such a short time- I was only messing with you. Bails are tough for everyone. To this day, I stop and smoke a cigarette before I tackle a bail. It's the last thing you do and if you mess up the whole piece is wrecked. I know how it is. You'll get it and it will get easier. |
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 12, 2014 18:16:13 GMT -5
Let's see if I can make Tela backpedal or stick to her guns  [quote author=" rockjunquie" ...It's the last thing you do and if you mess up the whole piece is wrecked.[/quote] So what I hear you saying is that all my wraps are "wrecked"?! Tela!!! OUCH!!  I know what you mean and how you meant it lol. I have to get better at it. I enjoy wrapping (who knew THAT would happen?!) almost as much as making the cab. Well, maybe not that much..but I don't hate the process anymore |
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Post by Tommy on Feb 12, 2014 20:50:16 GMT -5
It's a beautiful cab and wrapping presentation Roger! You have officially inspired me (as if you hadn't already) and I ordered my very first container of LOS today. I've got a really special agate that we collected last month in Arizona and she's going to get a full wrap (complete with messed-up bail) and a patina.
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tfbc
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Post by tfbc on Feb 16, 2014 11:18:27 GMT -5
Beautiful wrapped, and I too love how you crossed over the wires at the bottom !
As for bail....ggrrrrrr, thorn in everyones sides.
Mary
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Feb 22, 2014 14:23:10 GMT -5
I also have a hard time with the bail. Think tight and less is more.
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But I love your pendant... the wrap design is so perfect for that stone.
