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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 1, 2015 7:15:29 GMT -5
I was not planning on posting these wraps but this section has been pretty dead lately so I figured something is better then nothing. The tiger eye was wrapped for a young nephew of mine and the self hounded gowganda tillite was done for a gift shop. Tiger eye  Drummond Island Gowganda Tillite (granite in basalt matrix)  Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by orrum on Jul 1, 2015 8:40:13 GMT -5
Those are very nice Chuck. Granite 5hat shines! You still have not done a thing on patina on coppe. I tried mashing a boiled egg up and smearing a copper wrapper cab and leaving it in a open baggie in the fridge and it was not really that dark black. I heard that urine would make it go blue. Gonna try ammonia instead od peeing in a jar. LOL
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 1, 2015 8:44:39 GMT -5
Those are very nice Chuck. Granite 5hat shines! You still have not done a thing on patina on coppe. I tried mashing a boiled egg up and smearing a copper wrapper cab and leaving it in a open baggie in the fridge and it was not really that dark black. I heard that urine would make it go blue. Gonna try ammonia instead od peeing in a jar. LOL I use liver of sulfur (gel) mixed in hot water (hotter water works faster). pretty much turns black instantly. I also tumble my copper wraps in stainless shot and detergent to make sure the copper is very clean so the patina is even. Dirty copper will leave a blotchy patina. No other secrets. just dip it in till it turns black then remove it and run it under cold water to stop the process. After that rub with #0000 steel wool till you get the look your after. www.riogrande.com/Product/Midas-Liver-of-Sulfur-XL-Gel/331033?Pos=1I tried that egg thing a long time ago and also failed. Chuck |
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Post by orrum on Jul 1, 2015 8:54:54 GMT -5
Hey thanks Chuck the tumble to clean the wrap is the secret! I do not have thst yet. Do you use a rotary tumbler? I have a 3# Lortone I could dedicate to this if you think it would work?
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Post by orrum on Jul 1, 2015 8:55:26 GMT -5
Oops how long to tumble in 5he stainless shot?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 1, 2015 9:15:21 GMT -5
Hey thanks Chuck the tumble to clean the wrap is the secret! I do not have thst yet. Do you use a rotary tumbler? I have a 3# Lortone I could dedicate to this if you think it would work? I use a 3# lortone tumbler with one pound of jewelers stainless shot. water about 1/2" over the shot and a squirt of dawn dish soap. runs for one hour to clean and work harden the wrap. www.riogrande.com/Product/Stainless-Steel-Shot,-Mixed/339097?Pos=1 Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 1, 2015 9:58:42 GMT -5
Oops how long to tumble in 5he stainless shot? I go for one hour but would like to hear how long others do. I never really asked I just know that after one hour my stuff is bright and clean and minor tool marks are cleaned up. Chuck |
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Jul 1, 2015 10:20:42 GMT -5
Nice wraps. I guess the wrappers are sleeping including me. I am waiting on some wire to come in.
Might have to try to piss in the jar ,lol.
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Post by orrum on Jul 1, 2015 10:24:36 GMT -5
Thanks Chuck, specially for the links!
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Jul 1, 2015 13:10:08 GMT -5
Chuck - great cabs/wraps and thanks for keeping this section alive! Great tips on patina. Cheers.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 1, 2015 13:16:00 GMT -5
Chuck - great cabs/wraps and thanks for keeping this section alive! Great tips on patina. Cheers. Thanks - I almost feel guilty sometimes posting all these groove wraps. I know they do not require the artistic talent that a well thought out full wire wrap does but I really do like doing them and they are moving pretty good at the moment so it's a win win situation. Chuck |
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Jul 1, 2015 14:59:57 GMT -5
I personally like the groove wraps, a hint of the wrapping craft but still really shows off the stone. Dont stop posting...please.
I too miss some of the long time contributors to this section, damn I might even have to try wrapping one of these days---but I am afraid it wouldnt be much better than me trying "rapping"...
Cheers
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 2, 2015 9:23:22 GMT -5
Nice looking wraps!!!
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