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Post by miket on Nov 14, 2019 15:25:17 GMT -5
Here's what happens when I try to get fancy.  Not sure I'm loving it, but at least I tried a few new techniques on this one. Two pics, one inside and one outside just to show off the stone... Thanks for looking, comments/critiques appreciated.   |
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EricD
Cave Dweller 
High in the Mountains
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Post by EricD on Nov 14, 2019 20:05:54 GMT -5
That is beautiful. If I ever make something so nice I would have to keep it, framed on the wall behind glass.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 14, 2019 20:24:02 GMT -5
I like it alot! The stone is gorgeous, the bail is very nicely done and the swirls and curls are pretty. If it were me, I'd probably just have nipped off those long ends and not put anything down the side, but I'm a minimalist when wrapping and like the stone to do the showing off.
All in all, I'd say that one is a keeper for sure! You really are making excellent progress.  |
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Post by miket on Nov 14, 2019 21:47:34 GMT -5
That is beautiful. If I ever make something so nice I would have to keep it, framed on the wall behind glass. Thanks! |
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Post by miket on Nov 14, 2019 21:50:30 GMT -5
I like it alot! The stone is gorgeous, the bail is very nicely done and the swirls and curls are pretty. If it were me, I'd probably just have nipped off those long ends and not put anything down the side, but I'm a minimalist when wrapping and like the stone to do the showing off.
All in all, I'd say that one is a keeper for sure! You really are making excellent progress.  Thanks Robin! Actually, that also happens to be the part that I don't like. But it's hiding nicks in the wire- any suggestions? I'd cut those two wires off in a second! And I am actually happy with the bail. 😁 |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 14, 2019 22:03:23 GMT -5
I like it alot! The stone is gorgeous, the bail is very nicely done and the swirls and curls are pretty. If it were me, I'd probably just have nipped off those long ends and not put anything down the side, but I'm a minimalist when wrapping and like the stone to do the showing off.
All in all, I'd say that one is a keeper for sure! You really are making excellent progress. Thanks Robin! Actually, that also happens to be the part that I don't like. But it's hiding nicks in the wire- any suggestions? I'd cut those two wires off in a second! And I am actually happy with the bail. 😁
I use it all time. Just cut little pieces off the big sheet and go up the grits starting with whatever's appropriate depending on how bad the knick or scratch is. The finest grit will give you a nice soft polish.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 15, 2019 4:13:02 GMT -5
I like it, well done. I would leave off the one bit on the side, too. It is the only distracting thing keeping this from a flat out Class A wrap. You did a really good job at the top and with the bail, too.
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Nov 15, 2019 8:44:21 GMT -5
Love the flow of your swirls on the bail! I think it really compliments the linear pattern of the stone.
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Post by miket on Nov 15, 2019 10:24:42 GMT -5
Thanks Robin! Actually, that also happens to be the part that I don't like. But it's hiding nicks in the wire- any suggestions? I'd cut those two wires off in a second! And I am actually happy with the bail. 😁
I use it all time. Just cut little pieces off the big sheet and go up the grits starting with whatever's appropriate depending on how bad the knick or scratch is. The finest grit will give you a nice soft polish.
Ok, thanks. I'm clipping those wires off right now!  |
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Post by miket on Nov 15, 2019 10:25:47 GMT -5
I like it, well done. I would leave off the one bit on the side, too. It is the only distracting thing keeping this from a flat out Class A wrap. You did a really good job at the top and with the bail, too. Thank you, Tela. I liked doing that bit on the top, I think it turned out pretty well. |
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Post by miket on Nov 15, 2019 10:27:13 GMT -5
Love the flow of your swirls on the bail! I think it really compliments the linear pattern of the stone. Thank you! That piece of Tiger's Eye came from a slab that I got out of the Traveling Rock Box last year. Hopefully it will start up again, that's a really fun thing to do. |
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Post by miket on Nov 15, 2019 11:07:30 GMT -5
Ok, this is embarrassing... But we're among friends, right? I clipped those wires, tucked them in the back- and noticed that behind the wires that I clipped I had the front wires crossed. The middle wire was on the top and it was the wire that was nicked!  So now the nicked wire is in the middle and you can barely notice. Here's the modified look. Thanks for the suggestion, all!  |
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jim931
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by jim931 on Nov 15, 2019 17:33:05 GMT -5
I thought it looked nice before but I gotta say it really does look cleaner now. Looks great!
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Post by miket on Nov 15, 2019 17:42:31 GMT -5
I thought it looked nice before but I gotta say it really does look cleaner now. Looks great! Thanks! I think so, too. |
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Post by RocksInNJ on Nov 16, 2019 13:33:01 GMT -5
Great job. Looks very nice.
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Post by MsAli on Nov 17, 2019 18:50:43 GMT -5
Looks a lot better with that section clipped off.
Its been a joy watching you progress on this.
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Post by miket on Nov 17, 2019 21:34:45 GMT -5
Great job. Looks very nice. Thanks! |
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Post by miket on Nov 17, 2019 21:35:57 GMT -5
Looks a lot better with that section clipped off. Its been a joy watching you progress on this. Thank you Ali, you and the others have been a big help! I appreciate it. 😁 |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 17, 2019 22:08:50 GMT -5
Much better!
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mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mossyrockhound on Nov 18, 2019 1:54:14 GMT -5
Great job on this wrap, especially after revising it!
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