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gemstone wrap Oct 15, 2014 18:17:42 GMT -5 adrian65, FrogAndBearCreations, and 2 more like this

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I did these a couple years ago. I don't wrap gems very often, so I put the design away. Took it out again to work on because I saw someone else doing the almost the same identical wrap with a cab. I really like it for gems because it keeps the cullet up off the skin. Seems really simple but it's a beyoch to do. I have a few nice gems to do another- in silver this time.

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gemstone wrap Oct 15, 2014 18:31:22 GMT -5

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Post by wireholic on Oct 15, 2014 18:31:22 GMT -5

WOW - those are cool! I wonder if Donna ever saw your version. She did a little stitch around the edge to keep a channel open for the stone. Yours looks easier, but I've tried it before & I know it's anything BUT easy! I usually do filigree for an open frame

Karen

spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	gemstone wrap Oct 15, 2014 20:14:47 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Oct 15, 2014 20:14:47 GMT -5 The complex styles you come up with are stunning. I like how this one still allows light to enter the gemstone from all sides. Sweet!
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gemstone wrap Oct 15, 2014 21:06:46 GMT -5 snowmom likes this

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Oct 15, 2014 18:31:22 GMT -5 wireholic said:

WOW - those are cool! I wonder if Donna ever saw your version. She did a little stitch around the edge to keep a channel open for the stone. Yours looks easier, but I've tried it before & I know it's anything BUT easy! I usually do filigree for an open frame

I believe these were posted at JL a long time ago. I had them on my website for a long time, too, and I think on my blog, but I'm not sure. The images have 2012, but I believe they were done 2011, at least that was my earliest photo of one of them. I saw Perri's latest and it is definitely the same kind of wrap. That's what reminded me of these and got me to thinking of the design again.

Yeah, it's simplicity is very deceptive. I'm not even sure I remember how to do it. LOL!

snowmom still telling self it's just a hobby Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. Member since April 2014 Posts: 4,480	gemstone wrap Oct 16, 2014 7:19:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowmom on Oct 16, 2014 7:19:20 GMT -5 lovely- I like the contrast between the texture of the wrap and the stone.

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gemstone wrap Oct 16, 2014 10:02:06 GMT -5

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Post by herchenx on Oct 16, 2014 10:02:06 GMT -5

Those are cool! I'm not able to imagine how you could keep the face and back frame wires in place as you wove the side wires, any pointers or tutorials? What keeps the stone from falling out the front or back? (obviously the sides are wider than the frame, but what "grips" the stone to keep it from moving from front to back?

I guess I'm really asking if there is a tutorial anywhere for this. I have faceted gems and was trying to get metalsmithing/jewelry making lessons so I could set them but that sort of fizzled and I keep coming back to wire.

Really nice work on these.

John
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rockworld off to a rocking start Member since October 2014 Posts: 2	gemstone wrap Oct 16, 2014 11:55:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockworld on Oct 16, 2014 11:55:09 GMT -5 Beautiful. Most beautiful wrapping I've seen. A tutorial would be wonderful.

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gemstone wrap Oct 16, 2014 15:34:17 GMT -5 herchenx and spiritstone like this

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Oct 15, 2014 21:06:46 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Oct 15, 2014 18:31:22 GMT -5 wireholic said:

WOW - those are cool! I wonder if Donna ever saw your version. She did a little stitch around the edge to keep a channel open for the stone. Yours looks easier, but I've tried it before & I know it's anything BUT easy! I usually do filigree for an open frame

I believe these were posted at JL a long time ago. I had them on my website for a long time, too, and I think on my blog, but I'm not sure. The images have 2012, but I believe they were done 2011, at least that was my earliest photo of one of them. I saw Perri's latest and it is definitely the same kind of wrap. That's what reminded me of these and got me to thinking of the design again.

Yeah, it's simplicity is very deceptive. I'm not even sure I remember how to do it. LOL!

I hadn't seen Perri's yet - I thought you were talking about this one by Donna Spadafore:

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Karen

pghram has started giving rock gifts Member since May 2009 Posts: 3,897	gemstone wrap Oct 16, 2014 15:48:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pghram on Oct 16, 2014 15:48:08 GMT -5 Very nice, I especially like the rutilated Q. Rich

Sleestak starting to shine! Member since February 2013 Posts: 46	gemstone wrap Oct 18, 2014 13:52:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sleestak on Oct 18, 2014 13:52:19 GMT -5 This is a cool wrap Tela. I've tried one like this and had troubles keeping a consistent space between the frame wires. Any pointers?