unclestu
Cave Dweller 
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on May 14, 2014 20:05:52 GMT -5
This is my 2nd completed attempt at wrapping. I was going to do a smaller Pietersite cab that I had made but I sort of ended up wrpping this large Deshutes cab that I had made instead. This cab is about 23/4" wide. I think it is a little to big for the wire that used. I should have used more square wire I only used 3 square wires. I also think the bail should have been bigger but I already cut the wires thinking that I was going to wrap a smaller cab. I am starting to feel a little more comfortable working with the pliers. Still not ready to break out the real silver wire but I think I getting there. Thanks for all of the constructive feedback and answeres to my many questions. Stu    Rear or wrap.  |
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unclesoska
freely admits to licking rocks
All those jade boulders tossed in search of gold!
Member since February 2011
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Post by unclesoska on May 14, 2014 20:51:16 GMT -5
Great cab, beautiful material and scene selection. Your 2nd wrap
attempt is light years ahead of your 1st. Keep up the great work!
Missing a pic of the back...
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Post by vegasjames on May 14, 2014 20:55:21 GMT -5
Fantastic looking cab and wrap.
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Post by Pat on May 14, 2014 21:11:16 GMT -5
Verrrrry nice! Style, stone, and wrap.
So far, my attempts look like I did them with my toes.....
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unclesoska
freely admits to licking rocks
All those jade boulders tossed in search of gold!
Member since February 2011
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Post by unclesoska on May 14, 2014 21:24:47 GMT -5
The back looks good too- you should be proud!
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bsky4463
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2013
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Post by bsky4463 on May 14, 2014 22:01:09 GMT -5
Great cab, wrap and photos! Cheers
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Post by manofglass on May 14, 2014 22:51:55 GMT -5
I like that
walt
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1nickthegreek
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 1nickthegreek on May 15, 2014 0:04:32 GMT -5
Stunning cab and amazing wrap to accompany it!!!!
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aimeesrockworks
spending too much on rocks
I really do look like my avatar... it kinda freaks me out.
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Post by aimeesrockworks on May 15, 2014 11:04:48 GMT -5
Actually, I think the wire thickness isn't bad for the cab... maybe a 'fluffier' bail or something would've balanced the top a tad more. BUT DON'T YOU DARE REDO IT!! It's lovely as is (but if you do another larger one in the future, meatier bail - that's my vote).  |
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on May 15, 2014 16:30:58 GMT -5
Yes I agree with you about the size of the bail. As I mentioned I originally cut the wires for a small size cab but one thing led to another and before I knew it I was wrapping this cab.
The bail is definately out of proportion for the size of the cab.
Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.
Stu
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Post by rockjunquie on May 15, 2014 18:00:31 GMT -5
Actually, I think the bail isn't too far off as far as size. If you spread the wires, it might improve the look. This is a really nice piece. The stone is INCREDIBLE!!! What I noticed right off is something I always look at with new wrappers. I LOVE the way you turned you wire ends into the curls. It also looks like you cut the wire ends correctly. BRAVO! It's those little things that really add up to a nice polished looking piece. All you need now is practice, practice, practice. |
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
Member since April 2011
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Post by unclestu on May 15, 2014 18:56:29 GMT -5
Actually, I think the bail isn't too far off as far as size. If you spread the wires, it might improve the look. This is a really nice piece. The stone is INCREDIBLE!!! What I noticed right off is something I always look at with new wrappers. I LOVE the way you turned you wire ends into the curls. It also looks like you cut the wire ends correctly. BRAVO! It's those little things that really add up to a nice polished looking piece. All you need now is practice, practice, practice. Thanks Tella for the nice critque, coming from you that really means a lot to me. Yes I will now continue to practice and experiment. Also thanks to eveyone else for all of your valuable imput into my journey into wire wrapping. Stu |
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ivan
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by ivan on May 15, 2014 19:00:48 GMT -5
Very very nice cab & wrap. Photos are also commendable, you get to see all the phases of your handiwork. Thanks for sharing. Ivan
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Post by Rockhobbit on May 16, 2014 8:26:45 GMT -5
Awesome Stu! Way to go!
Sheri
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Sleestak
starting to shine!
Member since February 2013
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Post by Sleestak on May 16, 2014 12:42:44 GMT -5
The wrap looks awesome - especially for a beginner. The bindings are near perfect (straight and tight), no tool marks, good looking swirls and overall design. I agree with Tela in that you should spread the top bail wires and see how it looks.
Good Job!
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unclestu
Cave Dweller
WINNER OF THE FIRST RTH KILLER CAB CONTEST UNCLESTU'S AGUA NUEVA AGATE
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Post by unclestu on May 18, 2014 22:33:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all of your kind words and good suggestions. When I did the first wrap it all felt so awkward. I felt much less so doing the second one. However I now feel as if I am coming down with something. I find myself waking up in the middle of the night thinking about different ways to wrap a cab. Is this what they mean by feeling wired? LOL I definately think I caught the WWB (wire wrapping bug).
Stu
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Post by pghram on May 19, 2014 16:03:14 GMT -5
That's a very nice wrap of a beautiful cab.
Rich
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