Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 5, 2017 17:07:45 GMT -5
I have been wanting to make some Wire Wraps but have been having trouble coming up with a good idea for it. Started thinking about it today and about 8 ideas came at the same time. The force was strong with this one and I had to make one of them today.  I am quite the electrician so I went out to my shop and got some 12 ga house wiring plus telephone and Ethernet wire. stripped off the plastic insulation and away I went.  A bit abstract and not completely awful for the first time Side 1  Side 2  In hand for size comparison, Two inches in diameter.  Note to Self - Purchase a lighted magnifying glass. |
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Post by MsAli on Dec 5, 2017 17:15:24 GMT -5
I really like that
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Post by gmitch067 on Dec 5, 2017 17:18:47 GMT -5
'And may the Force be with you! You are off to a good start!
I like the octagram idea and see that it looks effective in trapping the stone without blocking it's beauty. Well done.
Word of advice... Hide the wire end cuts in such a manner that they do not stab the wearer.
Glenn
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 5, 2017 19:20:14 GMT -5
Wow! Count me impressed! I love to see people try something new. You did a great job!
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Post by Pat on Dec 5, 2017 19:22:55 GMT -5
I like it, too! Good job
Is anything holding it in place?
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Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 5, 2017 20:52:09 GMT -5
There is 8 feet of the smaller telephone wire wrapped into this. It weighs 23 grams total, so a little on the heavy side I think. This would be better for hanging in the window than for wearing.
gmitch067
Yes I was trying to hide the wire ends but, well, I couldn't see it. I really need one of those adjustable magnified lights that clamp onto a table. With a magnifier and a little work I could make this piece much better looking.
rockjunquie
Thank you very much, If I can impress You, then I feel like I did something. It's easy for me to think of new designs now that I am embracing this industrial sized 12 ga copper wire.
Pat
The rock is held in place by the tension of the wire, this pulls In on the entire circle. If the top two main wires don't line up exactly, they will release the tension and the rock will slide a little. If I build this again there will be a few changes to make it all stronger.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 5, 2017 21:15:04 GMT -5
Looks like you are off to a good start. I like the design. It is rather complex for a first time wrap but you pulled it off. WTG. If you can make household wiring look this good I can imagine you will really rock using jewelry wire. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
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Post by gmitch067 on Dec 6, 2017 11:14:32 GMT -5
Heck... The more I look at your wrap the more I enjoy it! It must have been fun to do. You were definitely in the zone! Is that CAT-5 or CAT-6?  |
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Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 6, 2017 12:53:35 GMT -5
I thought about it way too much and had a clear drawing before I started. Once I had stripped all the insulation off of the wire, it took a little over an hour to build. I have been getting ideas for Window Ornaments as opposed to jewelry.
I really think this would be great with a colored glass disk inside . . .
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2017 13:03:27 GMT -5
I thought about it way too much and had a clear drawing before I started. Once I had stripped all the insulation off of the wire, it took a little over an hour to build. I have been getting ideas for Window Ornaments as opposed to jewelry. Window "dream" catchers is a great idea |
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 6, 2017 13:51:18 GMT -5
The stuff I'm visualizing would be better described as a Sun Catcher.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2017 14:11:57 GMT -5
Love the idea-Cant wait to see what you come up with
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Post by fernwood on Dec 6, 2017 22:29:44 GMT -5
A whole lot of awesomeness going on. Much of my copper wrap wire comes from stripping electrical wire.
I love the design and the thought that went into it.
I prefer to reuse than to throw away.
Only thing I would say is to scale down the distance from the stone to the outer edge for use as a pendant. It would be lighter then. I love that it is double sided. No front or back, like many wraps have.
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Post by tims on Dec 6, 2017 23:31:50 GMT -5
Cool and unique. That's a ton of wire but hey, if it's not costing you $ why not. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 7, 2017 1:54:03 GMT -5
cost was almost zero. except for the electricity
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Post by Wooferhound on Dec 9, 2017 13:13:39 GMT -5
Went to Harbor Freight yesterday and bought a lighted magnifying desk lamp and this morning I decided to ReWrap the star/octagon piece that I made above ^  I took off all the capture wire and started over from just the Main Frame with the spacers still on it  I could see it much better this time and spent a lot more attention to detail  I still had a bit of trouble getting my brain to define what I wanted, ended up a little looser but it looks much better  It really helps to have worked with wire all my life, but I need something besides electrical wire and much better tools  I have a couple of ideas to get started on, and I need to get involved with the jewelry people at the Rock Club I just joined  |
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Post by gmitch067 on Dec 9, 2017 14:14:51 GMT -5
Nice!! ...or maybe I should say "NicER!" I like!
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