mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Oct 22, 2018 19:52:32 GMT -5
I've been doing a little experimenting with braided copper. Here's what I came up with so far. I believe this one should be worn with a cord rather than a chain.  Thanks for looking  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 22, 2018 19:54:22 GMT -5
That turned out really nice! The copper complements the stone well. I agree, a cord on that one.
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Post by vegasjames on Oct 22, 2018 19:56:09 GMT -5
Beautiful.
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Post by Pat on Oct 22, 2018 20:06:08 GMT -5
I can't imagine braiding wire! What gauge is that?
Very nice!
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Oct 22, 2018 20:28:57 GMT -5
I can't imagine braiding wire! What gauge is that? Very nice! Thanks for the comment. The wire measures .025 inches in diameter - think that would be 22 gauge. |
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Post by fantastic5 on Oct 22, 2018 20:41:20 GMT -5
I really like that look, so unique!
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Post by MsAli on Oct 22, 2018 20:46:24 GMT -5
I like it!
Ive been braiding the bands for my rings and I love the look.
Your braid is way better than mine!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 22, 2018 21:09:54 GMT -5
I like that one. It is different in a good way. Copper looks good with that cab too.
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 23, 2018 4:37:17 GMT -5
Very cool! I like that a lot. I like the shape of the cab, too. I think this could be for a man or a woman.
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Post by fernwood on Oct 23, 2018 5:11:04 GMT -5
Very nice. I like the loose braid.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Oct 25, 2018 14:36:04 GMT -5
I like it! Very unique and I don't think I've seen anything quite like that before.
So you loosely braided the copper then hammered it yes? In my clumsy hands that sounds like trying to herd cats into a bag but if you ever feel like showing the process - especially how the ends are finished - I for one would be interested.
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Post by miket on Oct 25, 2018 14:54:44 GMT -5
Perfect, wouldn't change a thing.
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Oct 25, 2018 15:46:38 GMT -5
I like it! Very unique and I don't think I've seen anything quite like that before. So you loosely braided the copper then hammered it yes? In my clumsy hands that sounds like trying to herd cats into a bag but if you ever feel like showing the process - especially how the ends are finished - I for one would be interested. Thanks for the comment. I had never seen this before either. I just dreamed it up. I actually braided the copper rather tightly. When I hammered it out the wires separated somewhat making it look loosely braided. It took me 3 tries to get it to this point. The copper wire kept breaking at the bail until I annealed them properly after hammering. I would be glad to show the process when I get a little better at it (right now the back looks kind of funky). |
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Post by fernwood on Nov 1, 2018 6:45:07 GMT -5
Funky backs are part of the learning process.
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Post by toiv0 on Nov 1, 2018 9:12:35 GMT -5
I like also, great job and looking forward to seeing the process and back as you refine it.
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