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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 17, 2016 21:50:57 GMT -5
Today I sat down to practice groove wrapping. I made one decent groove wrap before this, but I've been nervous about doing it with silver. I know it's not that expensive, but it seems a shame to waste it. So I sat down with a unakite cab wrapped it three times. Each time, I felt a little more confident, until I was ready to try the Petoskey stones. I even tried to take Etsy-style pictures! A big thanks goes out to Drummond Island Rocks for his tutorial and for answering my questions along the way.   Smaller one:   |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 17, 2016 22:07:04 GMT -5
Bravo Rob. Glad to see someone else giving it a whirl. The bail binding wire is the hardest part but just takes some practice.
Photo style looks familiar. Now put them on etsy.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 17, 2016 22:11:24 GMT -5
These two are going to the people who let me use their lot as beach access to get to the rocks. The girl is in eighth grade and is in my robotics club. She was in my juggling club when I had one a couple years ago. Her mom gets the other one. Nothing for brother or dad.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 17, 2016 22:12:39 GMT -5
And yes, Drummond Island Rocks, I even copied your photo style. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 17, 2016 22:18:39 GMT -5
Make sure you save your scraps. Keep all of your .925 scraps in a separate bag. I have sold a couple pounds to pawn shops that deal in gold and silver and I have sent some back to RIO to pay for more wire.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 17, 2016 22:20:39 GMT -5
Yep, I'm doing that. I also have some argentium. Can that be mixed in or does it need to be separate?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 17, 2016 22:26:18 GMT -5
RIO wants all different types in separate marked bags.
Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2016 6:10:40 GMT -5
Very nicely done for your first attempt.i like groove wraps,really focuses on the stone.
Dave
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Post by orrum on Jan 18, 2016 7:55:10 GMT -5
Great job Rob! U r tight about that tut!
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Post by riverrock on Jan 18, 2016 8:40:21 GMT -5
If I did not read the post was from you I would of thought they were Drummond Island Rocks
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Post by Intheswamp on Jan 18, 2016 9:26:56 GMT -5
Great job, Rob! Really great job!!! It has a natural artisan air about it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 18, 2016 10:55:12 GMT -5
Whoo hoo! You needn't have been so nervous, I think they look great and your photos look good, too.  |
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Post by NDK on Jan 20, 2016 12:49:11 GMT -5
You nailed it Rob!
And I wouldn't say you've done nothing for the dad. Happy wife = happy husband. Hehe
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