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Post by captbob on Nov 4, 2014 10:48:31 GMT -5
I was browsing eBay a couple days ago (for Russian Amazonite I think) and saw this picture in a listing -  I don't do wire wrapping, nor wear "jewelry" such as wrapped stones, but I thought this was pretty darn cool. Now, I'm not one to want/like things around or hanging from my neck, but to be able to display a favorite rock in a prominent spot where I could see it often would be nice. I got to thinking that a favorite rock "caged" in this manner hanging from my rearview mirror in the truck wouldn't be tooo (yes 3 os needed!) gay. So, just a thought for you wrappers with stores. These things just might sell. I sure wouldn't want to wear such a bulky thing, but advertize them as hanging display cages (whatever) or they could even make Christmas tree ornaments. No charge for goofy ideas! |
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Post by mohs on Nov 4, 2014 12:30:20 GMT -5
YOU DONT WEAR WRAPPED STONE !  that got to change not enough people sporting rock! I go to rock shows & even a lot of the vendors who make pendants aren't wearing them! strange hobby mostly |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Nov 4, 2014 12:35:08 GMT -5
I make mine out of heavy stainless steel round wire  |
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Post by snowmom on Nov 5, 2014 8:39:49 GMT -5
In my hippie days I had bead curtains. Captive rock curtains with chains of caged rocks would be groovy!
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Post by fantastic5 on Nov 5, 2014 9:02:53 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the picture. I have a dozen or so very small perfect pyrite cubes that I collected in NC and had imagined this exact thing to make a pair of earrings with. In fact while cleaning the garage the other day I rediscovered the little jar and it reminded me of my plans, so this was perfect timing!
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Post by captbob on Nov 5, 2014 9:09:02 GMT -5
You're gonna have to post pictures of that earring creation!
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Post by pghram on Nov 5, 2014 16:27:38 GMT -5
The Christmas ornament idea is great.
Rich
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 5, 2014 19:26:17 GMT -5
Liking it!
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ilickrocks
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Post by ilickrocks on Dec 13, 2014 14:46:08 GMT -5
There is a tutorial on etsy for a "hinged cage pendant" that looks intriguing. Am going to purchase and try as soon as our studio is finished (by the end of the month, fingers crossed!)
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 13, 2014 16:35:11 GMT -5
Try this video. I really like this guy.
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Post by pghram on Dec 13, 2014 22:11:24 GMT -5
Great video, thanks.
Rich
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Dec 14, 2014 8:19:04 GMT -5
Great post.
I have also picked up these in the passed. Saw them in a store with stones , I bought one . Then got a bunch from eBay.
Now I don,t where any pendens either. And have a few buddy's that laugh about my hobby. Now I noticed the guy in the video is full of tattoos, I should show them that even tough guys make jewerly.
Still have not put them to use but I like the curtain idea.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 14, 2014 17:21:49 GMT -5
Awesome!
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