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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 15, 2014 18:41:01 GMT -5
Well I managed to get 12 groove wraps and 6 full wraps done as part of my pre rock show crunch last week. So far this one is my favorite. I even left the bail loops closed so I might actually wear this one to our show myself (I have never worn anything I have made before). Self collected pudding stone   And couple more from Michigan Petoskey stones   And one full rhodocrosite wrap  Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by snowmom on Sept 16, 2014 6:22:38 GMT -5
man, you must not sleep much- you are just so productive. Those are beautiful!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 16, 2014 6:42:22 GMT -5
man, you must not sleep much- you are just so productive. Those are beautiful! thank you. This last week was one big blur. My day job is 50 hours a week plus I still have 3 school age kids and all of their sports activities to deal with. My final tally for rock items for the week was 26 cabs, 10 wine stopppers, 4 bezel key chains, 13 groove wraps, and 8 full wire wraps. Plus my normal crazy tumbling schedule. Next weekend will be 20 hours at the show then I am going to need a serious vacation. Chuck |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 7:02:47 GMT -5
Beautiful work,if you don't mind me asking,what do you get for the groove wrap pendants?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 16, 2014 7:13:05 GMT -5
Beautiful work,if you don't mind me asking,what do you get for the groove wrap pendants? that's a great question. I have no idea,lol I am trying to come up with a fair number myself but in sterling silver I am thinking at least $20 for cutting the groove and wrapping in sterling silver. That would mean a $15 cab would be $35 groove wrapped. I cant see doing it for any less. what do you guys think? chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 16, 2014 7:14:35 GMT -5
Beautiful work,if you don't mind me asking,what do you get for the groove wrap pendants? that's a great question. I have no idea,lol I am trying to come up with a fair number myself but in sterling silver I am thinking at least $20 for cutting the groove and wrapping in sterling silver. That would mean a $15 cab would be $35 groove wrapped. I cant see doing it for any less. what do you guys think? The groove wrap uses less wire and takes less time then a full wrap but then it does take time to get that groove just right. chuck |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 7:48:46 GMT -5
I personally would pay$35-$40
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 16, 2014 15:11:36 GMT -5
Totally awesome work!
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Post by pghram on Sept 19, 2014 12:30:38 GMT -5
Nice set, your groove wraps are great but I especially like the rhodo.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 19, 2014 12:40:42 GMT -5
Nice set, your groove wraps are great but I especially like the rhodo. Rich Thanks Rich - I was really happy with that piece. It was my first time cabbing rhodo and it was very delicate to work with. Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 19, 2014 16:14:26 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this one. I really enjoy seeing the clean groove wraps. It makes me want to try again. Maybe, I'll just wait for your tute. I have a glass grinder and the same bit you use.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 19, 2014 17:01:11 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this one. I really enjoy seeing the clean groove wraps. It makes me want to try again. Maybe, I'll just wait for your tute. I have a glass grinder and the same bit you use. Thanks Tela- Maybe next week I can find a little time to put a simple tutorial/pictorial together. I think Adrians is great and that inspired me to try it but his tute is using different tools and methods so maybe another one using the tools I am using will be helpful. Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 19, 2014 17:04:48 GMT -5
I don't know how I missed this one. I really enjoy seeing the clean groove wraps. It makes me want to try again. Maybe, I'll just wait for your tute. I have a glass grinder and the same bit you use. Thanks Tela- Maybe next week I can find a little time to put a simple tutorial/pictorial together. I think Adrians is great and that inspired me to try it but his tute is using different tools and methods so maybe another one using the tools I am using will be helpful. Chuck Yes, I've seen Adrian's tute and it's great, but like you said- different tools. I really enjoyed hubrocks groove wraps, too. If you need inspiration, go back and find his posts. I never knew you could do so much with a groove wrap. Thank you in advance for finding the time to do this.  It's very generous of you. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 19, 2014 17:08:23 GMT -5
Thanks Tela- Maybe next week I can find a little time to put a simple tutorial/pictorial together. I think Adrians is great and that inspired me to try it but his tute is using different tools and methods so maybe another one using the tools I am using will be helpful. Chuck Yes, I've seen Adrian's tute and it's great, but like you said- different tools. I really enjoyed hubrocks groove wraps, too. If you need inspiration, go back and find his posts. I never knew you could do so much with a groove wrap. Thank you in advance for finding the time to do this. It's very generous of you. you teased my with the hubrocks link. I tried to look at his recent threads and all pictures have been removed so maybe he closed his photobucket or moved his photos. That's a bummer. Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 19, 2014 17:13:18 GMT -5
Yes, I've seen Adrian's tute and it's great, but like you said- different tools. I really enjoyed hubrocks groove wraps, too. If you need inspiration, go back and find his posts. I never knew you could do so much with a groove wrap. Thank you in advance for finding the time to do this. It's very generous of you. you teased my with the hubrocks link. I tried to look at his recent threads and all pictures have been removed so maybe he closed his photobucket or moved his photos. That's a bummer. Chuck That's too bad. He did had some really intriguing and wonderful designs. He worked mostly with copper and did a little torch and hammer work with it, too. |
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It's very generous of you. 
