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Post by miket on May 28, 2020 10:01:49 GMT -5
Using up the last of the half hard wire, dead soft is on the way. Again, not sure if I like the loops on the Desert Queen (?) and the stone in the Crazy Lace wrap is a little off-center- it's a small one, about an inch tall. What can I say, I'm still learning!    |
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Post by drocknut on May 28, 2020 15:16:45 GMT -5
Using up the last of the half hard wire, dead soft is on the way. Again, not sure if I like the loops on the Desert Queen (?) and the stone in the Crazy Lace wrap is a little off-center- it's a small one, about an inch tall. What can I say, I'm still learning! Those look great. I am glad you ordered the dead soft wire, hope you like that better. I'm not a fan of the loops on the first one just because they seem to detract from the stone and look like an afterthought rather than part of the design of the wrap. The Crazy Lace is just that, crazy...lol. It doesn't look off-center to me. Hmmm, maybe I'm the one that's off center...lol. |
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Post by miket on May 28, 2020 15:54:18 GMT -5
Using up the last of the half hard wire, dead soft is on the way. Again, not sure if I like the loops on the Desert Queen (?) and the stone in the Crazy Lace wrap is a little off-center- it's a small one, about an inch tall. What can I say, I'm still learning! Those look great. I am glad you ordered the dead soft wire, hope you like that better. I'm not a fan of the loops on the first one just because they seem to detract from the stone and look like an afterthought rather than part of the design of the wrap. The Crazy Lace is just that, crazy...lol. It doesn't look off-center to me. Hmmm, maybe I'm the one that's off center...lol. Thanks Diane! I already clipped and tucked the wires on the first cab, I think it looks better now. And you were right, it was an afterthought. Unfortunately, most of my wraps are- and sometimes they show it, sometimes they fall together. No, you're not off center on the Crazy Lace. The more I look at it, the more I think if I push the wire to the right directly under the bail it should fix it. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 28, 2020 18:38:26 GMT -5
Agree with drocknut. Glad you clipped the loops. Just nudge that right side wire on the crazy lace a little more over the top of the stone and you're golden. 
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Post by drocknut on May 28, 2020 19:32:38 GMT -5
Those look great. I am glad you ordered the dead soft wire, hope you like that better. I'm not a fan of the loops on the first one just because they seem to detract from the stone and look like an afterthought rather than part of the design of the wrap. The Crazy Lace is just that, crazy...lol. It doesn't look off-center to me. Hmmm, maybe I'm the one that's off center...lol. Thanks Diane! I already clipped and tucked the wires on the first cab, I think it looks better now. And you were right, it was an afterthought. Unfortunately, most of my wraps are- and sometimes they show it, sometimes they fall together. No, you're not off center on the Crazy Lace. The more I look at it, the more I think if I push the wire to the right directly under the bail it should fix it. Sometimes I do the same thing and I usually end up cutting them off too. I envy people who can plan out a wire wrap ahead of time. I try but most times it looks nothing like I planned when it's finished. |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 29, 2020 8:15:33 GMT -5
I actually like the first one much better than the second.
1/2 hard has definite uses. If you are working a piece with a lot of corners, 1/2 hard is best. You can get nice crisp corners that won't round out on you. I use both 1/2 hard and soft depending on what I'm doing.
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Post by miket on May 29, 2020 9:18:44 GMT -5
I actually like the first one much better than the second.
1/2 hard has definite uses. If you are working a piece with a lot of corners, 1/2 hard is best. You can get nice crisp corners that won't round out on you. I use both 1/2 hard and soft depending on what I'm doing.
Thanks, Tela. I'll keep that in mind- and hopefully I can remember all of these little tips that you're gracious enough to share...  |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on May 29, 2020 10:46:33 GMT -5
Beauties!
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Post by miket on May 29, 2020 11:23:57 GMT -5
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Post by miket on May 29, 2020 11:24:46 GMT -5
Here's the revised version of the first one...  |
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Post by fernwood on May 29, 2020 11:42:29 GMT -5
That looks very nice.
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Post by miket on May 29, 2020 14:12:01 GMT -5
Thanks Beth, I think it looks better. |
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Post by NevadaBill on Jun 1, 2020 18:28:10 GMT -5
They look great, Mike. In my opnion, the top one is the best wrap I have seen you do to date. I like how it is done with different wire, a lot.
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