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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2015 17:17:03 GMT -5
Howdy y'all!!! I hope everyone had a super cuddly or sexy Valentine's Day - depending on your speed.  I am feeling great!!! I think I am finally over my slump. I can sit and wrap without dieing for a smoke. This was the last thing that still nagged me. Glad to be done with cigarettes once and for all. And, I don't feel like warmed over dog piss for a change, too. The world is good. I finished a few more, but I don't have pictures. Good Day Chrysocolla Malachite and Peridot .jpg) Mohawkite ![]() .jpg) Nambian Pietersite .JPG) Ozzy Rhodonite .JPG) Willow Creek jasper .JPG) Thanks for looking  |
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panamark
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Post by panamark on Feb 15, 2015 17:27:00 GMT -5
SUPER congrats on your determination to quit smoking Tela! You will reap the rewards the rest of your life!
And the wraps are super too. That Petersite looks like a Hubble tele photo. And the rhodo is sweet too.
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bcrockhound
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Post by bcrockhound on Feb 15, 2015 17:32:16 GMT -5
Those are all stunning pieces. Congratulations.
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39don
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Post by 39don on Feb 15, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -5
All are outstanding pendants...............Lovely, Lovely, Lovely!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on the quit smoking............been there and done that. I have been a non smoker for over 14 1/2 years. I could smoke one over a foot long right now but I know better. I don't have the smoker's cough or the bad smell. I do have the better taste buds and a round belly to prove it.lol!!!!!!!!!
But it's worth it............
39don
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Feb 15, 2015 18:19:58 GMT -5
You have magic control over those metals. stunning workmanship
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 18:30:54 GMT -5
Damn Tela, You make me so jealous with your wraps. Do you make the settings for the little stones or is there somewhere that they can be bought? And the silver cuff on the pietersite wrap, do you make those also? I am so behind on methods it is laughable.
Jim
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Post by deb193redux on Feb 15, 2015 19:12:48 GMT -5
very nice use of the cone, and a well composed willow creek. ... and your usual superior wire-work
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 15, 2015 19:16:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I'm tellin' ya... It feels good to be able to work again. I got on a real wire bender and kept going with it. @wampidy Thank you : ) The gem settings are called snap sets. I get them at Rio and the bead on top of the pietersite is a cone bead. I was lucky to get one big enough to fit 8 20g wires through and it was also a good scale for the piece. I had never thought about using one before then, but I really like the look. Kinda adds a tribal look, I think. |
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spiritstone
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Post by spiritstone on Feb 16, 2015 0:33:01 GMT -5
You blow me away every time you post a creation. Outstanding bunch! |
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Post by iant on Feb 16, 2015 2:48:54 GMT -5
These are all really beautiful. Well done!
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Post by MrP on Feb 16, 2015 5:40:20 GMT -5
Great wraps...............MrP
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Post by snowmom on Feb 16, 2015 6:32:11 GMT -5
You are back no 2 ways about it! Those are all superb! The ornamentation on the rhodonite really sets it off perfectly. best wishes for a healthier future, productivity and creativity are on the rise, Love to see this!
smoking 0, Tela Wins!
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Feb 16, 2015 8:22:59 GMT -5
The Namibia is so cool , I spent some time on goggle looking at more.
Thanks for opening my eyes to it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 16, 2015 11:17:20 GMT -5
The Namibia is so cool , I spent some time on goggle looking at more. Thanks for opening my eyes to it. Namibia is just the place in Africa where it is found. It is usually just called African Pietersite versus Chinese Pietersite, which is more gold. Glad you like it. |
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Post by Pat on Feb 16, 2015 12:15:31 GMT -5
Whatever slump you were in, you are definitely out of it. All winners!
Congratulations on beating the cigarettes!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 16, 2015 17:34:06 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!! I won't mention the smokes again, but I assure you, it was a HUGE deal for me to quit after 40 years. I have really lapped up all your comments. I'm really proud of myself for this. Thanks again, it means so much to me. Sitting here right now working on another piece... |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 16, 2015 18:46:07 GMT -5
Always great to see your work, you still got it!!  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 16, 2015 19:07:29 GMT -5
It sure is nice to see you posting beautiful wraps again. That Pietersite is my favorite cab of the bunch but I think I like the wrap on the Rhodonite the best.
Chuck
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 16, 2015 21:22:48 GMT -5
Gorgeous stones and wraps Tela!
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RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Feb 17, 2015 8:04:10 GMT -5
Your wirework is so innovative. You come up with fabulous creations everytime.
Congrats on overcoming the evil stink! Been there...be prepared to become an "anti-smoking"advocate.
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