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Post by miket on Mar 24, 2020 14:04:57 GMT -5
Trying to decide if I want to redo this one because I screwed up and wasn't paying attention when I ordered my wire. I got 18 gauge, not recommended for these kind of wraps. I'll probably just save the wire in case I get into groove wrapping, it should be fine for that. Thanks for looking.  |
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Post by fernwood on Mar 24, 2020 14:10:04 GMT -5
i like the design.
How does the back look? If it looks good, then I would leave it as is.
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Post by miket on Mar 24, 2020 14:15:23 GMT -5
i like the design. How does the back look? If it looks good, then I would leave it as is. Thanks, Beth. The back looks fine, but the 18 gauge doesn't want to bend very easily- no matter how many times I "talk" to it- and there are a few nicks in the wire. I suppose I could sand them... |
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Post by Pat on Mar 24, 2020 14:35:44 GMT -5
I agree. It needs a daintier gauge wire to show it off better.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 24, 2020 15:34:40 GMT -5
Yep,  |
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Post by miket on Mar 24, 2020 16:37:50 GMT -5
Yep,  Me too. I tore it apart, crumpled the wire and threw it in the trash. It just wasn't what I wanted, if that makes any sense. Although I didn't hate it, I think it wanted to be better. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 24, 2020 18:14:24 GMT -5
Yep, Me too. I tore it apart, crumpled the wire and threw it in the trash. It just wasn't what I wanted, if that makes any sense. Although I didn't hate it, I think it wanted to be better. I sure hope that wire wasn't sterling. If it was, you better fish it outta the trash and save it with your other scrap. That's $$$, son.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 24, 2020 18:45:03 GMT -5
Mike, don't count on using 18g for groove wraps. They are usually done with 22-20g. The groove cutters aren't that thick.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Mar 24, 2020 19:03:36 GMT -5
Love the design on the rock and looking forward to seeing you work your magic on the rewrap.
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Post by Pat on Mar 24, 2020 19:16:26 GMT -5
Yes, if it is sterling, go save it! You can use bent, scratched sterling to make balls in about 5 seconds with a butane mini-torch. You can also use pieces for other embellishments.
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Post by miket on Mar 25, 2020 9:52:51 GMT -5
Me too. I tore it apart, crumpled the wire and threw it in the trash. It just wasn't what I wanted, if that makes any sense. Although I didn't hate it, I think it wanted to be better. I sure hope that wire wasn't sterling. If it was, you better fish it outta the trash and save it with your other scrap. That's $$$, son. No ma'am, nickel. Well, the bindings were sterling, I guess... |
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Post by miket on Mar 25, 2020 9:54:15 GMT -5
Mike, don't count on using 18g for groove wraps. They are usually done with 22-20g. The groove cutters aren't that thick. So, anyone want some 18g- cheap?  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 25, 2020 9:54:50 GMT -5
Mike, don't count on using 18g for groove wraps. They are usually done with 22-20g. The groove cutters aren't that thick. So, anyone want some 18g- cheap? 18 is good for larger stones. |
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Post by miket on Mar 25, 2020 9:56:51 GMT -5
So, anyone want some 18g- cheap? 18 is good for larger stones. Hmmm... I just happen to have a few larger cabs laying around. While I'm waiting to get more wire I think I'll give it a shot today. Thanks Tela!  |
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Post by miket on Mar 27, 2020 16:29:56 GMT -5
Here's the rewrap, my wire came in today. I like it better.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 27, 2020 21:19:45 GMT -5
Much better! I like it alot.
Good lesson you learned, Grasshopper. The smaller the stone, the smaller gauge wire you use.  |
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Post by miket on Mar 28, 2020 4:17:39 GMT -5
Much better! I like it alot.
Good lesson you learned, Grasshopper. The smaller the stone, the smaller gauge wire you use. Thanks. 😀 |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 29, 2020 17:33:51 GMT -5
I liked them both but agree the smaller gauge wire looks better with that stone.
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