TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Jul 13, 2017 0:17:02 GMT -5
I know, it looks green, but it is really almost a London Blue Topaz color. I wrapped this for a friend. She wanted silver filled wire, so that is what she got, lol. It needs to run in the tumbler because the wire seems to be extra soft, even though it was half hard, unless it was mislabeled, lol.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 13, 2017 7:17:06 GMT -5
Very pretty. Is it dichroic glass? I have never used silver fill. I didn't know it was so soft.
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Post by fantastic5 on Jul 13, 2017 7:34:43 GMT -5
Really pretty. I like the look of the cab too. Never thought about glass cabs...hmmm...
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Post by TByrd on Jul 13, 2017 11:31:15 GMT -5
Very pretty. Is it dichroic glass? I have never used silver fill. I didn't know it was so soft. Tela, it is not dichronic glass, just a glass necklace she had gotten years ago from one of her kids. You know how those things wear and tarnish, lol. She wanted to be able to wear it again. |
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Post by Psycho on Jul 15, 2017 14:19:29 GMT -5
Nice rework job, very pretty.
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 15, 2017 17:49:45 GMT -5
That came out really nice.
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Post by drocknut on Jul 22, 2017 13:05:41 GMT -5
Nice wrap. I tried silver filled wire once or twice but hated it so quit using it. It does tend to be soft even if you order it in half-hard.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 23, 2017 11:03:38 GMT -5
That is neat giving an old piece new life. To be enjoyed again. When you tumble it what grit do you use? And is it tumbled to clean up the wire?
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Post by TByrd on Jul 27, 2017 0:59:05 GMT -5
That is neat giving an old piece new life. To be enjoyed again. When you tumble it what grit do you use? And is it tumbled to clean up the wire? It is tumbled with shot, no grit at all, to clean and harden the wire, I use a just water, shot and a drop or two of dawn, to clean the oils off. Tammy |
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Post by TByrd on Jul 27, 2017 1:00:59 GMT -5
Nice wrap. I tried silver filled wire once or twice but hated it so quit using it. It does tend to be soft even if you order it in half-hard. It was so soft, I was surprised. My husband bought it for my, so I hate to not use it, I will have to be very picky I guess. Tammy |
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 27, 2017 7:14:42 GMT -5
That is neat giving an old piece new life. To be enjoyed again. When you tumble it what grit do you use? And is it tumbled to clean up the wire? It is tumbled with shot, no grit at all, to clean and harden the wire, I use a just water, shot and a drop or two of dawn, to clean the oils off. Tammy Thank you Tammy, I have heard of some people say they tumble wraps. By shot is it lead shot or bb's, thanks again. |
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Post by drocknut on Jul 27, 2017 9:06:04 GMT -5
Nice wrap. I tried silver filled wire once or twice but hated it so quit using it. It does tend to be soft even if you order it in half-hard. It was so soft, I was surprised. My husband bought it for my, so I hate to not use it, I will have to be very picky I guess. Tammy I was surprised too about how soft it was. I think I still have some left and was thinking about just sending it in for scrap but can't bring myself to scrap it so I understand wanting to use it. I have gotten more picky with my wire over the years so you might as well join the club...lol. Happy wrapping! |
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 27, 2017 9:37:31 GMT -5
Stunning!!!
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Post by TByrd on Jul 29, 2017 2:44:32 GMT -5
It is tumbled with shot, no grit at all, to clean and harden the wire, I use a just water, shot and a drop or two of dawn, to clean the oils off. Tammy Thank you Tammy, I have heard of some people say they tumble wraps. By shot is it lead shot or bb's, thanks again. It is actually stainless steel shot. You can find it at most places that sell tumbling supplies. Your welcome Tammy |
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Post by pghram on Jul 29, 2017 11:37:43 GMT -5
Nice wrap. I tried silver filled wire once or twice but hated it so quit using it. It does tend to be soft even if you order it in half-hard. It was so soft, I was surprised. My husband bought it for my, so I hate to not use it, I will have to be very picky I guess. Tammy Tammy, did it work-harden in the tumbler well? I have been thinking about buy some silver-fill, but now I'm not sure. Peace, Rich |
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Post by grizman on Jul 29, 2017 17:55:48 GMT -5
Great job on the save of a family treasure.
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Post by TByrd on Jul 31, 2017 12:12:06 GMT -5
It was so soft, I was surprised. My husband bought it for my, so I hate to not use it, I will have to be very picky I guess. Tammy Tammy, did it work-harden in the tumbler well? I have been thinking about buy some silver-fill, but now I'm not sure. Peace, Rich It did harden some, I am sure if I had more time and tumbled it longer would have done more. I tumbled it for 30 minutes, my customer was leaving town and wanted it, I told her to be very careful with it. |
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