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Post by Cher on Mar 15, 2005 13:17:09 GMT -5
I finally did it! ;D This is wrapped with 22 gauge gold-filled wire. I have some beautiful amethyst beads and swarovski crystals, going to see how it looks on that. Not sure, might have to just put it on a chain. It's my next eBay auction once it's done.  That gold-filled wire was a real pain in the ***! It's much harder to work with than the ColourCraft wire I was practicing with. It was supposed to be half-hard but it sure wasn't easy to bend. My fingers are killing me from pushing at it. Thanks for looking, thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Cher |
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Post by gaetzchamp on Mar 15, 2005 13:39:15 GMT -5
Well, Cher, I think it was worth the pain and suffering because that it beautiful. Simple, but elegant.
I think that's a great piece of work!!!!! Great job. I'm sure you're gonna get rave reviews and that should make your fingers feel a little better.
Gaetz
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 15, 2005 14:16:02 GMT -5
Wow Cher that is truly beautiful - very delicate - but I have to ask.... can I see the back?  I aske because I never know how to finish these things off |
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Post by chassroc on Mar 15, 2005 14:41:02 GMT -5
Beautiful Pendant...I feel inspired to wire wrap one of my owm now!
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Post by stefan on Mar 15, 2005 15:48:03 GMT -5
WOW that looked just like a ruler  Sorry- I can not show that pic to my daughter- She will want me to buy it for her (it's her birthstone!) I did a bellcap for her and she loves it- If she sees that- well Daddy's piece of jewlery will just not do- AWESOME WORK! It is well worht the pain and suffering you had to endure! That ranks up ther with the best of em! Congrates ;D |
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 15, 2005 19:43:43 GMT -5
yeh, i like the simple but well done pieces the best. you done goo, Cher.
the 22 ga. was difficult, oh, you said you got half hard, yeh, exercise in pain that stuff.
i want to see the back as well.
hey, Stefan, i just put together a nice chevron amethyst fridge magnet, i'll send it to you for your daughter. you can use it to put up her school stuff on your fridge.
(everyone needs a KD magnet!)
KD
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Post by llanago on Mar 15, 2005 20:43:34 GMT -5
Cher, that is really nice. I love the simple elegance of it!
I think it would be beautiful on a plain sterling silver choker. It would settle right between the collar bones and look fabulous., IMHO!
I'd like to see the back too!
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Post by Banjocreek on Mar 15, 2005 21:58:39 GMT -5
Very Nice Cher!
Good work there.
Next time you might want to use 'dead soft' wire.
It makes a world of differance.
That's gonna look real nice on a chain!
Two thumbs up!
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 15, 2005 22:29:15 GMT -5
That is very nicely done. I too found the half hard very difficult to work with.
Tami
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Post by gaetzchamp on Mar 15, 2005 23:18:15 GMT -5
My guess is the back looks just the same as the front. She just finished (and started) it at the top!!!!
If I guessed right, do I get to keep it???? LOL,
Geatz#nosmileys
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Post by Cher on Mar 16, 2005 1:11:06 GMT -5
Thanks for all the compliments. ;D You know Stefan, I thought the same thing when I saw the pic ... kind of odd eh? LOL Banjo, I thought about getting dead soft but I was worried that it wouldn't hold it's shape. I don't know anything about how to harden it up afterwards. I have 10 feet of the darn stuff, have to use it for something. Probably be really good for making clasps with. My guess is the back looks just the same as the front. She just finished (and started) it at the top!!!! If I guessed right, do I get to keep it?  LOL, Geatz Your almost right, it does finish and end at the top, but I actually started it at the bottom and worked my way up. Do you get to keep it? ... hahahaha hahahaha umm no *smile* but you can get it for the right price. Here's the back ....  |
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Post by Rose on Mar 16, 2005 4:24:00 GMT -5
Thats great Cher - I'm still persevering with wrapping too, one day I may come up with something as nice as that.  Good job  |
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Post by gaetzchamp on Mar 16, 2005 11:46:13 GMT -5
Wow, Cher, I love the way the back looks.
Excellent work.
As for "winning the prize" well, it was worth a shot.
later, Gaetz
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Post by stefan on Mar 16, 2005 12:00:42 GMT -5
KD you are too kind- My daughter would love it! Let me know how I can return the favor.
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 16, 2005 12:28:08 GMT -5
I too was deciding if I like the front or back better - they're both great - maybe the half hard is better for larger pieces - anything small seems to make it harder to work with. You've encouraged me to give it a try - once I get a decent stone polished. Keep up the good great work |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Mar 16, 2005 15:08:53 GMT -5
cher great job! i went to dead soft wire in a 22 or 20 gauge. it will work harden. i have some 24 gauge in dead soft but it is too thin and too much like the craft wire. like you, i was just having too much trouble with the half-hard.
kim
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Post by hermatite on Mar 16, 2005 15:32:58 GMT -5
Half hard kills my wrist. I use only dead soft and have had no trouble with the work hardening especially if you're wrapping.
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Post by Cher on Mar 16, 2005 17:38:54 GMT -5
Thanks, that's good to know about the dead-soft. Still can't decide if I should bead it or not so for now I'm doing a lot of staring, ;D trying to decide if I should bead it or not.
Appreciate your compliments ... thanks everyone.
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Mar 16, 2005 22:42:27 GMT -5
Hey Cher,
You have done a wonderful job on that pendant, that is absolutely gorgeous!
One of these days ... I am going to try my hand at wire wrapping ... as soon as I get the strom door on the front of the house ;D
John
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Post by Cher on Mar 16, 2005 23:01:37 GMT -5
Oooo John, seems to me that was "promised" to be done a couple of weeks ago ... Mom's gonna ground you soon. ;D Thanks for the compliments!!
Cher
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Sorry- I can not show that pic to my daughter- She will want me to buy it for her (it's her birthstone!) I did a bellcap for her and she loves it- If she sees that- well Daddy's piece of jewlery will just not do- AWESOME WORK! It is well worht the pain and suffering you had to endure! That ranks up ther with the best of em! Congrates ;D
LOL,
