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Post by rockjunquie on May 18, 2016 11:04:41 GMT -5
Finally got around to learning this. I thought it would be much harder to do. It works up pretty quick. This is 18" with 6 leads of 26 g copper. This is for my daughter she wears lots of copper and brass jewelry. I almost have the bracelet done and the earrings are next.   |
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Post by orrum on May 18, 2016 11:26:50 GMT -5
Hey Tela I learned this 2 yrs ago in Q. Amazing how the thing can look so bad but when you pull it thru the board with holes it all straightens out n looks fabulous!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 18, 2016 11:29:16 GMT -5
Hey Tela I learned this 2 yrs ago in Q. Amazing how the thing can look so bad but when you pull it thru the board with holes it all straightens out n looks fabulous! I know!!!! It is like magic! And, it's so slinky, too. Go figure. I can see me doing more of these. It's not that bad to do, at all. |
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Post by Pat on May 18, 2016 11:32:52 GMT -5
I've been all set to go on this for a while. Glad to hear it is easier than anticipated. You have inspired me!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 18, 2016 11:36:56 GMT -5
I've been all set to go on this for a while. Glad to hear it is easier than anticipated. You have inspired me! It really is not at all as difficult as it looks. And, depending on how tight you weave it, it draws out almost double. I used wire pieces the length of my arms stretched out and used 3, I think, for the necklace. I used the lazee daizee tool. The real benefit to it is that it makes it easier to add a new wire. But, after learning this, I can see where the tool wouldn't be needed, but is nice to have (and use). edit tool link |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 18, 2016 11:38:27 GMT -5
Meant to add.... if you like to tumble your work, as I do, DON'T. The little pellet tumbling medium got inside the chain and were a bear to get out. I knew better and I did it anyway. Won't do that again!
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Post by vegasjames on May 18, 2016 15:13:15 GMT -5
Really nice!!!
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Post by drocknut on May 18, 2016 18:07:54 GMT -5
Is there anything you don't do well?? Just joking...lol. You nailed that Viking Weave, WTG. I have a bugger of a time finishing the ends but looks like you do that well too....sigh...lol.
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Post by orrum on May 18, 2016 18:33:13 GMT -5
The ends r tough. I can't find any that fasten evenly and hold well Diane.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 18, 2016 20:03:45 GMT -5
drocknut Thanks  I don't know about the other ways to do it, but with the tool, you have pretty neat ends to work with. It really wasn't any trouble to fit the cones over them. orrum I think the cones and bead work very well and are very sturdy. This is a real solid piece.
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Post by drocknut on May 19, 2016 18:23:16 GMT -5
drocknut Thanks I don't know about the other ways to do it, but with the tool, you have pretty neat ends to work with. It really wasn't any trouble to fit the cones over them. orrum I think the cones and bead work very well and are very sturdy. This is a real solid piece. I usually have neat ends on mine but I have trouble making the cones. |
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Post by beefjello on May 19, 2016 18:27:26 GMT -5
Nice job, that's really amazing!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 19, 2016 19:24:20 GMT -5
drocknut Thanks I don't know about the other ways to do it, but with the tool, you have pretty neat ends to work with. It really wasn't any trouble to fit the cones over them. orrum I think the cones and bead work very well and are very sturdy. This is a real solid piece. I usually have neat ends on mine but I have trouble making the cones. I got a cheap set of nail set tools at walmart similar to this  They are great sizes to use for cones. I used 19g 1/2 hard. I hope that helps. |
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Post by meviva on May 20, 2016 9:43:25 GMT -5
Wow that's really nice.....one more thing to add to my learn to do list.
Andrea
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Post by drocknut on May 20, 2016 16:18:17 GMT -5
I usually have neat ends on mine but I have trouble making the cones. I got a cheap set of nail set tools at walmart similar to this They are great sizes to use for cones. I used 19g 1/2 hard. I hope that helps. That is a great idea. To Walmart I go...eventually...LOL. Thanks |
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Post by icatz on May 22, 2016 6:24:21 GMT -5
Very cool indeed! I might venture into trying this. Love the ends. Clever.
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I don't know about the other ways to do it, but with the tool, you have pretty neat ends to work with. It really wasn't any trouble to fit the cones over them.
