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2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping

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Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping May 31, 2005 18:00:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on May 31, 2005 18:00:49 GMT -5 All these new wire wrapping postings inspired me to try wrapping again. These 2 are my 2nd and 3rd attempts. I know, I know, I should have put the loop on the turquoise one on another point.
	Last Edit: May 31, 2005 18:02:29 GMT -5 by Alice

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping May 31, 2005 19:39:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on May 31, 2005 19:39:12 GMT -5 They look good, just a little suggestion, try the next smaller size wire, I use anywhere from 20-22 gauge wire. Tami
	Necessity is the mother of invention

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping May 31, 2005 20:28:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on May 31, 2005 20:28:22 GMT -5 Hey, lookin good! Hahaha yup, I think you should have put the bail on the end with the longer sides. Keep it up! Cher
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping May 31, 2005 20:58:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on May 31, 2005 20:58:50 GMT -5 nice going alice! love that turquoise. kim

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping May 31, 2005 23:39:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on May 31, 2005 23:39:54 GMT -5 Thanks everybody. Still lots more practice needed. Tami, I used 20 gauge. Maybe the rocks were too small?

Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 1, 2005 3:20:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Jun 1, 2005 3:20:06 GMT -5 Nice job Alice Keep going !

connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 1, 2005 18:13:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Jun 1, 2005 18:13:50 GMT -5 Very nice job with the "wrap"! I envy you as I can't even wrap a gift right!! Thanks,,,,,,,, Tom
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ArkieRockhound freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2005 Posts: 870	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 1, 2005 20:31:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ArkieRockhound on Jun 1, 2005 20:31:29 GMT -5 Keep it up Alice. You're doing great! Nice stones. Trish

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 2, 2005 10:43:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jun 2, 2005 10:43:50 GMT -5 Alice only a 2nd and 3rd? Wow I think you should keep at it- seems like a talent wait for a bit of practice. Thanks for sharing!
	I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 3, 2005 9:59:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Jun 3, 2005 9:59:23 GMT -5 Thanks Stefan I will keep it up... But I need to be in the mood Al.

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	2nd & 3rd attempts at wire wrapping Jun 3, 2005 10:25:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jun 3, 2005 10:25:33 GMT -5 I hear ya- Last week I beaded 8 (yes 8) necklaces- this week I don't even want to think about beading!
	I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite

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