Cyclops having a bad hair day

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 18:40:28 GMT -5

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Post by Alice on Apr 27, 2005 18:40:28 GMT -5

I got some craft wire from Wal-Mart.
Started my very first practice wrap, and then my 9 year old son took over.

He calls it "Cyclops having a bad hair day"

While he was working on his Cyclops, I started another one. My first official wire wrap.... still lots more practice needed.
My son says it looks like an African lady with curlers in her hair.

WyckedWyre fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2007 Posts: 1,391	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 19:44:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WyckedWyre on Apr 27, 2005 19:44:00 GMT -5 These are GREAT! Love the Cyclops and the boy is right on with the African lady description. VERY COOL S
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 20:28:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 27, 2005 20:28:48 GMT -5 great job alice. i love the cyclops one. kim

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 22:33:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Apr 27, 2005 22:33:12 GMT -5 Thanks NM and Kim I'll let my son know that you like his first wire wrap attempt. I wonder what he's going to come up with next.

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 22:50:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Apr 27, 2005 22:50:43 GMT -5 Now that's the way to do it, having fun with your son. Not too bad for your first wrap, keep it up. LOL I love the descriptions. Cher
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 27, 2005 23:20:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Apr 27, 2005 23:20:40 GMT -5 Those look great, keep up the good job. Tami
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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 7:27:33 GMT -5

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Post by llanago on Apr 28, 2005 7:27:33 GMT -5

Cyclops having a bad hair day

LOL! Too funny!

Dang, your 9 year old can wirewrap better than me! And, he is very creative with the names! ;D

Both those wraps are very good for first attempts. Dang sure better than any I have attempted! Keep up the good work.

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 8:22:21 GMT -5

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Post by Tweetiepy on Apr 28, 2005 8:22:21 GMT -5

Hey Alice those are great! Love the names - only one suggestion if you'll be using these as pendants, you seem to be missing a bail - add a loop before twisting & winding the ends.

I think you both have lots of potential - see it wasn't all that hard.

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 8:53:11 GMT -5

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Post by Alice on Apr 28, 2005 8:53:11 GMT -5

Thanks llana

Thanks Tweetie
there are loops in the back of both of them, you just can see them.
As for actually wearing them? Not much chance of that happening.
I don't wear jewellery (not even a watch).

Just a new project that I thought my son and I would try. something creative to pass the time (keep ourselves busy).

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 9:03:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Apr 28, 2005 9:03:43 GMT -5 Alice, you may not want to wear them but someone probably would! You could sell them - or have your son sell them!

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 9:40:04 GMT -5

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Post by Alice on Apr 28, 2005 9:40:04 GMT -5

I know that, but I don't want this hobby to become "work".

If we come up with some nice pieces (which I'm sure we will eventually), then we'll be changing the craft wire over to silver or gold. Then it'll be posted up on ebay.
But that won't be for a while.

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 11:48:13 GMT -5

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Post by stefan on Apr 28, 2005 11:48:13 GMT -5

Dang good wraps- Hey your son is on to something their- Perhaps and Ebay Auction- Hmmm 9 year old protegy creation- Up for bid is Cyclopes having a bad hair day- made by the youngest up and coming wire wrapper to ever grace EBAY- Get a jump on his early work- Starting Bid- $300! Might be fun for S&G's

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connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 18:44:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Apr 28, 2005 18:44:32 GMT -5 I'm not a "wire wrap" person but I do appreciate the skill and effort it takes.I've tried it and what I ended up with they featured on the Si Fi chanel!! You and your son have both done a fine job!! Tom
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ArkieRockhound freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2005 Posts: 870	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 28, 2005 22:05:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 28, 2005 22:05:01 GMT -5 I think those look great Alice. I sure couldn't have done anything like that when I was nine. You've got a budding artist there. How is he on patience? Trish

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Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 29, 2005 0:02:42 GMT -5

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Post by Alice on Apr 29, 2005 0:02:42 GMT -5

Trish
his patience is very good when it comes to thing he sets his mind to.
If he's not in the mood to do something, it just gets left behind.

He did an excellent job considering that he suffers from PDD and other delays. I'm very proud of him.

ArkieRockhound freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2005 Posts: 870	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 29, 2005 0:26:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ArkieRockhound on Apr 29, 2005 0:26:08 GMT -5 You should be! Trish

Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	Cyclops having a bad hair day Apr 29, 2005 6:50:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Apr 29, 2005 6:50:14 GMT -5 Great job, Alice & son !