Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces

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azgnoinc
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Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 11:01:36 GMT -5

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Post by azgnoinc on Mar 25, 2014 11:01:36 GMT -5

Since I can't seem to figure out posting actual pics to my post, here are a couple links to some of my first pieces I've made in the last month or so, feedback is welcome as I know there's a few rookie errors, but I'm learning and open to suggestions.

www.flickr.com/photos/75797750@N08/13387530565/ - Mary Ellen Jasper in SS

www.flickr.com/photos/75797750@N08/13387547675/ "Zuesite" (chalcedony) in SS

www.flickr.com/photos/75797750@N08/13387562795/ - Chrysocolla in copper

www.flickr.com/photos/75797750@N08/13387920944/ - Chrysocolla in SS

www.flickr.com/photos/75797750@N08/13387448095/ - "Zuesite" in pure titanium with gold rutilated quartz

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Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 11:28:58 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 25, 2014 11:28:58 GMT -5

They all look good- very tight. My only suggestion would be to work on the tool marks and practice the curls with square wire- they can be tough to do. Soft wire is easier, too. You can sand your pliers edges and put tape on them to help with tool marks.

wireholic has rocks in the head Member since September 2013 Posts: 519	Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 14:57:34 GMT -5 meviva likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wireholic on Mar 25, 2014 14:57:34 GMT -5 I tend to be a bit heavy handed with my pliers too. The best trick I've found is to lift your pinkie like you're at a fancy tea party. Sounds silly, but it works - no more toolmarks!
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azgnoinc spending too much on rocks Member since March 2014 Posts: 484	Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 15:14:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by azgnoinc on Mar 25, 2014 15:14:26 GMT -5 Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it, never thought about the tape on the pliers until I started reading posts on here - and I will definitely try the pinkie trick too.
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Drummond Island Rocks no longer being taken for granite Member since October 2011 Posts: 8,913	Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 19:02:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 25, 2014 19:02:53 GMT -5 looks like a good start. The tape on the pliers trick works good. keep em' coming. Chuck
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drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 8,189	Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 25, 2014 19:43:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Mar 25, 2014 19:43:33 GMT -5 Definitely a good start. I noticed the tool marks too but the wraps look really cool. Keep up the wrapping.
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Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 26, 2014 8:46:59 GMT -5

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Post by lisemacfadden on Mar 26, 2014 8:46:59 GMT -5

Good for you! Just keep practicing, you're doing a great job so far. You'll get a lot of inspiration from this forum.

If you have the actual location link of the image you want to post (it looks like you do), next time just click the image icon in the post options and add the link and your photos will show up in your post.

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riverrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2010 Posts: 1,395	Wire wrapping newbie - first pieces Mar 26, 2014 9:36:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverrock on Mar 26, 2014 9:36:17 GMT -5 Are you using the same wire to do the binding with ? I like the tape idea . I also like your wrap style . Try to figure out the posting photos.
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