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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 12:39:25 GMT -5
Tried something a little different (for me anyway) to try and showcase the stone a little more but I'm not entirely sure it works. Thoughts, please...  |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 2, 2020 15:47:54 GMT -5
Well done! The copper windings are a perfect frame for the tight banding of the agate. If, at the bottom, the bend in the silver wire was more pointed and oriented towards the point of the cab, it would give that portion of the pendant equal emphasis.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 2, 2020 15:55:34 GMT -5
I have no experience in wrapping, but IMO as far as how it looks I agree with the above to make the bottom pointed or to just completely get rid on the loop on the bottom and have it run straight across with a slight oval shape on the bottom.
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 16:15:28 GMT -5
Well done! The copper windings are a perfect frame for the tight banding of the agate. If, at the bottom, the bend in the silver wire was more pointed and oriented towards the point of the cab, it would give that portion of the pendant equal emphasis. Thanks Gary! Maybe I'll mess with it some. That's kind of the fun part of wrapping- if I don't like it I can always redo it... |
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Post by julieooly on Jan 2, 2020 16:50:16 GMT -5
It looks like it wouldn't be too hard just to pull the bottom curve a bit to the left and modify the curve to match the stone better. Post a pic when you're done??
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 17:47:30 GMT -5
Here it is with the change. The wires have little tiny bends in them on the bottom that I couldn't straighten completely, but they're not too bad- plus, the stone is still secure in the wrap. Not perfect, but then again I'm still an amateur!   |
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Post by EricD on Jan 2, 2020 18:01:15 GMT -5
I like that much better, even with the unfortunate little bends left over, it's a striking piece!
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Post by pauls on Jan 2, 2020 18:02:13 GMT -5
Yep, that's nice mike. I really like the stone too, good job.
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Post by drocknut on Jan 2, 2020 18:03:10 GMT -5
The new and improved version of the wrap looks good aside from the little whoopdedoops in the wire at the bottom. It happens to the best of us.
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 18:03:35 GMT -5
I like that much better, even with the unfortunate little bends left over, it's a striking piece! Thanks Eric! |
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 18:03:55 GMT -5
Yep, that's nice mike. I really like the stone too, good job. Thank you. |
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 18:05:34 GMT -5
The new and improved version of the wrap looks good aside from the little whoopdedoops in the wire at the bottom. It happens to the best of us. Thank you Diane. I still may redo it, I really like the stone. Or maybe I could say the whoopdedoops were on purpose to match the whoopdedoops in the cab!  |
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Post by mohs on Jan 2, 2020 18:08:48 GMT -5
I like it
I like it
alot Mike
especially the change
i'd slap that stone
right on
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Post by drocknut on Jan 2, 2020 18:29:51 GMT -5
The new and improved version of the wrap looks good aside from the little whoopdedoops in the wire at the bottom. It happens to the best of us. Thank you Diane. I still may redo it, I really like the stone. Or maybe I could say the whoopdedoops were on purpose to match the whoopdedoops in the cab! Artist's prerogative..... that's your story and you're sticking to it...LOL. If it was me I would redo it but it's really up to you since you are the artist. |
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Post by miket on Jan 2, 2020 18:34:10 GMT -5
I like it I like it alot Mike especially the change i'd slap that stone right on Thanks Ed |
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Post by RocksInNJ on Jan 2, 2020 18:58:59 GMT -5
Much better. Keep sticking to it.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 2, 2020 23:05:40 GMT -5
Excellent, Mike! When I made my suggestion I had a smaller change in mind like this sloppy photoshopped copy, but your modification is superior. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 2, 2020 23:30:13 GMT -5
I like the change. But, I'm willing to bet you can do better if you decide to redo it. Love the cab!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 3, 2020 10:26:46 GMT -5
I agree with rockjunquie, miket. Love the cab and I know that you're not going to be satisfied with the wire at the bottom.
If I can make a suggestion, think about following the bottom point with the wire and using just a few bindings on each side of the point to hold the wire in shape. Here is an example of what I'm talking about (just look at the bottom of the wrap):
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Post by miket on Jan 3, 2020 10:32:22 GMT -5
I agree with rockjunquie , miket . Love the cab and I know that you're not going to be satisfied with the wire at the bottom.
If I can make a suggestion, think about following the bottom point with the wire and using just a few bindings on each side of the point to hold the wire in shape. Here is an example of what I'm talking about (just look at the bottom of the wrap):
Thanks Robin- you were right, I already tore it apart and was rethinking the design...thanks for the idea! |
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