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Post by Cher on Feb 15, 2005 15:06:55 GMT -5
My first attempt at getting a little more intricate, and trying to follow Doc's directions somewhat. It's sure not easy. I think it turned out pretty good, but it was hard trying to figure out what to do with the last three wires. They ended up as the little curls on top. ;D  Here's what I did with the back to keep the curls in-line and so they wouldn't catch on anything. This is 22 ga. Colorcraft wire.  Thanks for looking, Cher |
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Post by hermatite on Feb 15, 2005 15:12:36 GMT -5
see? now usually I don't like wraps. But that's great. Doesn't obscure the stone, and is really very well done. Great job! Is that round wire? it looks like it might have a flat side... but I'm old and the eyes are going.
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Post by Cher on Feb 15, 2005 15:23:41 GMT -5
Thanks Herm, the wire is round, I think the light is just making it look flat in some areas.
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 15, 2005 15:28:33 GMT -5
that is really GOOD, Cher! i agree with Herm, i'm not usually ga-ga over twirly-curly wraps, but you got that one just right, not over done, still features the stone. excellent job! you've really got good in a short time!
i try and try and try and still end up with a crumpled ball of wire, bleeding fingertips and high blood pressure.
KD
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Post by Cher on Feb 15, 2005 15:45:42 GMT -5
Thanks KD! I don't really care for all the big loops and twirls either, that's why I haven't done any before. Just had to try something similar to see if I could do it. Now I have to go see if I have any beads that will match the stone. Thanks for the compliments.
Cher
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 15, 2005 15:59:50 GMT -5
cher it's just beautiful. i definitely think it is time to retire the craft wire and move to s/s and gold or gold-filled wire.
kim
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Post by docone31 on Feb 15, 2005 16:48:47 GMT -5
Rosebud..... Great job! I do not know what else to say. Great job. I am impressed, and glad.
You are ready for gold and sterling now. I would also make the bail a little larger so it will fit larger necklaces.
Well done. Congrats!!!!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 15, 2005 17:07:11 GMT -5
hey cher lookin good you and banjo are kickin butt with the wire wraps i like it even the back came out great
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Post by Cher on Feb 15, 2005 17:13:03 GMT -5
Kim, Doc, Sands, Thank you very much for your compliments, definitely gives me encouragement to try more.
Doc, how big do you mean for the bail? This one is probably about 3mm across, it will easily fit a chain or heavy cord. Speaking of which, I'm trying to do a beaded necklace for it but the bail is actually too large to fit well on the beading string, it hangs funny next to the beads. Maybe this one would look better on the leather cord.
Thanks again ... Doc, I was hoping you'd look. I would have never had the confidence to try this if it hadn't been for your tutorial with Banjo and the pics he took.
Cher
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Post by cookie3rocks on Feb 15, 2005 18:09:29 GMT -5
Cher, what a great job! Very creative and understated. I'm thinking , because it has the curls on it, maybe a ribbon or silk cord would be nice.
cookie
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phoenix1647
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Post by phoenix1647 on Feb 15, 2005 19:42:14 GMT -5
You are a natural at this...that is just plain beautiful !!!
Wanna trade some pet wood for that thing? (My wife fell in love with it...would make a great b-day gift on the 23rd this month)
Pho
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Post by Tweetiepy on Feb 15, 2005 20:06:16 GMT -5
Oh, Oh, I'm jealous..... very beautiful. Tried my hand at wrapping a stone too. I could show the pic, you know, for laughs... But that is just amazing WOW  |
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Glenn
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Post by Glenn on Feb 15, 2005 21:31:22 GMT -5
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Post by Cher on Feb 15, 2005 23:20:45 GMT -5
Cookie, Pho, Tweety, Glenn, thank you so much for the compliments. You all definitely have me "glowing". Pho, I'll drop you a message.
Cher
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
He who rocks last rocks best
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Post by deepsouth on Feb 16, 2005 0:17:57 GMT -5
Cher...
What can I say that hasn't been said yet.
I especialy logged in to say how good you did this wrapping .
I am impressed, more than the normal way one gets impressed.
This one has the feel of a Pro !! at work.
Thanks for sharing it with all of us
Jack
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Post by Cher on Feb 16, 2005 0:19:58 GMT -5
Aww Jack, you logged in just for me ..
Thanks so much for the compliments. ;D
Cher
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Feb 16, 2005 0:32:02 GMT -5
I know I'm late in chiming in here Cher, but that is really great. It's not overdone, it's balanced, it has natural swirls, I think it's great.
Keep that up !
You'll be surprised at how different silver and gold is to craft wire. It will be a pleasant surprise.
Terriffic!!
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Feb 16, 2005 3:10:29 GMT -5
Thats really lovely Cher ! Well done
I'm still persevering (saying lots of baaaad words ;D) with the wrapping, I did some more over the weekend that came out better. I cant seem to get the hang of the bails on top though, they are coming out very hit and miss.
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joanna
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Post by joanna on Feb 16, 2005 4:27:03 GMT -5
Wow, great job. I love how the stone still stands out even with the intricate wrappings. Everytime I've attempted wrapping the wire distracts from the rock.
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Post by creativeminded on Feb 16, 2005 9:10:46 GMT -5
Very nice job on that wrapping. You are on your way to being a great wrapper.
Tami
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