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Post by miket on Feb 11, 2020 17:40:21 GMT -5
Yes, no, maybe? Thanks for looking!   |
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Post by manofglass on Feb 11, 2020 22:20:14 GMT -5
Looks good mike
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 11, 2020 22:27:46 GMT -5
This is constructive criticism only and more what I think (my personal preference).
I think this one is not your best (and I think you probably think so too with your thread title). The wire on the cab weaving in and out which I think you did to mimic the shape of the fortification, is fighting for the overall visual with the fortification.
Your last couple wraps were really good, and I think if you wrapped this cab similarly and just made a bigger flourish on the top of the cab with your wires to disguise (or even out) the non-centered pattern in the stone, it would work better for you.
Love that cab!
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Post by knave on Feb 11, 2020 22:38:03 GMT -5
I don’t know the size of the cab maybe it’s very small already. It’s better than anything I could do.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 12, 2020 0:06:45 GMT -5
Love the cab, but agree that the wrap distracts from the cab.
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Post by Pat on Feb 12, 2020 0:20:59 GMT -5
Let that wowee zowee cab be the star of the show. Maybe the topknot could mimic the fortifications. A little.
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 10:31:42 GMT -5
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 10:36:11 GMT -5
This is constructive criticism only and more what I think (my personal preference).
I think this one is not your best (and I think you probably think so too with your thread title). The wire on the cab weaving in and out which I think you did to mimic the shape of the fortification, is fighting for the overall visual with the fortification.
Your last couple wraps were really good, and I think if you wrapped this cab similarly and just made a bigger flourish on the top of the cab with your wires to disguise (or even out) the non-centered pattern in the stone, it would work better for you.
Love that cab!
I don't mind constructive criticism at all, Robin- in fact, that's mostly why I post these. To get input from people that have been doing this longer than me.  Last night I had already decided to rewrap. I just don't really like it. Plus, I tried to get away with 3 wires and I just didn't think it really worked. This is one of my favorite teepee cabs that I've made and I really do want it to look nice. Thanks for the input! |
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 10:38:32 GMT -5
I don’t know the size of the cab maybe it’s very small already. It’s better than anything I could do. Thanks Evan- it's about 2" high by 1 1/4" wide. And you never know until you try, sir... |
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 12, 2020 11:02:33 GMT -5
BINGO!
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 17:48:04 GMT -5
Ok, redid it. I think it's better...hopefully.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2020 18:14:10 GMT -5
Ok, redid it. I think it's better...hopefully. I was going to post something about the other one, but it looks like you changed what I was gonna say. I still don't like the copper binding at the top. It stands out too much. Well, not so much now, but before.
That's a killer stone and I think the second wrap really did it more justice. |
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Post by knave on Feb 12, 2020 18:17:19 GMT -5
I’d like to see it done all in copper not because I don’t like it now, but curious how the color would work.
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 18:38:46 GMT -5
Ok, redid it. I think it's better...hopefully. I was going to post something about the other one, but it looks like you changed what I was gonna say. I still don't like the copper binding at the top. It stands out too much. Well, not so much now, but before.
That's a killer stone and I think the second wrap really did it more justice. Thanks Tela, i appreciate the compliment! I wasn't sure about the copper but I thought it might match the colors in the bands. I'll probably leave it and move on to the next one. |
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 18:42:26 GMT -5
I’d like to see it done all in copper not because I don’t like it now, but curious how the color would work.  Just kidding. I did some in all copper when I first started wrapping- mostly because the wire was cheaper- but I just don't like it as much. I realize that is my personal taste but you're not wrong. The copper goes well with teepees. One of these days I'll do another in copper. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 12, 2020 19:35:37 GMT -5
TA-DA!   |
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 19:41:12 GMT -5
TA-DA!   🤣 Made me chuckle and thanks for the input Robin! |
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Post by mohs on Feb 12, 2020 19:44:19 GMT -5
That's better Mike
altho you may go through more revisions
personally I would grind more of
that top matrix down
and ovalize the stone
to compact that main splash
zip a groove up the side
pull a wire around
that a killer stone
where you get it?
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Post by miket on Feb 12, 2020 22:13:37 GMT -5
That's better Mike altho you may go through more revisions personally I would grind more of that top matrix down and ovalize the stone to compact that main splash zip a groove up the side pull a wire around that a killer stone where you get it? Thanks Ed. It would look good with a groove wrap... It's one I found in South Dakota, love those Teepees. 😀 |
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Post by taylor on Feb 12, 2020 23:20:09 GMT -5
That's a beautiful stone! Perhaps a torch should be on the 2020 Christmas wish list?  |
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