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Post by miket on Jul 14, 2020 16:27:52 GMT -5
Finally got my wire today- I decided to get some round and square, maybe move out of my comfort zone a little. I'm being honest with myself and giving this one a B-. Looking for some advice from other wrappers, I went with 22g dead soft for the wrap and I'm thinking I may have made a mistake. It seems a little flimsy- or is it just because it's a large cab, about 2 inches in length? Anyway, here it is, thanks for looking.   |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 14, 2020 18:39:16 GMT -5
I agree. 20 ga. probably would have been a better choice. General rule of thumb is to use heavier gauge wire for larger stones. It's more pleasing and it gives the wrap extra strength to hold the heavier stone.
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Post by miket on Jul 14, 2020 19:12:28 GMT -5
I agree. 20 ga. probably would have been a better choice. General rule of thumb is to use heavier gauge wire for larger stones. It's more pleasing and it gives the wrap extra strength to hold the heavier stone. Thanks Robin. The good thing is wraps are temporary! 😀 |
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Post by knave on Jul 14, 2020 19:15:27 GMT -5
I like the idea! It’s elegant. I d say considering it’s your first round wire cab in awhile it’s quite good.
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Post by EricD on Jul 14, 2020 19:30:45 GMT -5
I agree. 20 ga. probably would have been a better choice. General rule of thumb is to use heavier gauge wire for larger stones. It's more pleasing and it gives the wrap extra strength to hold the heavier stone. Agreed. Big cab/stone, big wire. Or a very complex weave of smaller wire on top of a little bit of larger wire. Overdone wraps with too much wire don't really do it for me though (think 100' of small wire for one wrap).
I like it Mike, regardless. Do you. If you don't like it, do it again until you do. You are the artist and know what you like.
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Post by orrum on Jul 15, 2020 9:09:12 GMT -5
Still B- is better than I have done.
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 15, 2020 13:51:18 GMT -5
NICE!
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Jul 15, 2020 14:13:27 GMT -5
Post by miket on Jul 15, 2020 14:13:27 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 15, 2020 16:59:46 GMT -5
Yes, 20 g would have been better, but I think this is a very nice wrap. If it were me, I'd redo it just the same in 20 g. It really is very nice.
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Post by knave on Jul 15, 2020 18:09:11 GMT -5
Yes, 20 g would have been better, but I think this is a very nice wrap. If it were me, I'd redo it just the same in 20 g. It really is very nice. I agree. I was a bit shocked to see it. The fine wire gives it a delicate look. The design is spot on. However it’s kind of like a big boy (like me) who tries to make skinny jeans work. LOL! Keep up the good work, and quit B-minusing yourself. That’s an A that just needs the plus added yet. |
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Jul 15, 2020 19:25:36 GMT -5
Post by miket on Jul 15, 2020 19:25:36 GMT -5
Yes, 20 g would have been better, but I think this is a very nice wrap. If it were me, I'd redo it just the same in 20 g. It really is very nice. Thanks Tela! 😁 |
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Jul 15, 2020 19:37:06 GMT -5
Post by miket on Jul 15, 2020 19:37:06 GMT -5
Yes, 20 g would have been better, but I think this is a very nice wrap. If it were me, I'd redo it just the same in 20 g. It really is very nice. I agree. I was a bit shocked to see it. The fine wire gives it a delicate look. The design is spot on. However it’s kind of like a big boy (like me) who tries to make skinny jeans work. LOL! Keep up the good work, and quit B-minusing yourself. That’s an A that just needs the plus added yet. Haha, ok Evan ! I was happy with a b minus in school... 😁 |
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Post by NevadaBill on Jul 17, 2020 9:54:38 GMT -5
I think this is really pretty. I use small gauge for larger stones too sometimes, just to reduce weight. I won't use dead soft for a bunch reasons. To be honest the harder the wire the better I like it all the way around. I like the Agate in your example here too. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by greig on Jul 17, 2020 10:55:27 GMT -5
This is one of the best kind of threads for me to view. I learn from your trial and error plus the expert comments. I think it looks great, but if you are not happy with the result, it can be reworked. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by miket on Jul 17, 2020 11:12:37 GMT -5
This is one of the best kind of threads for me to view. I learn from your trial and error plus the expert comments. I think it looks great, but if you are not happy with the result, it can be reworked. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Greig. That's why I post on here, to learn from people that have been through it all before. I still consider myself new at this entire hobby and the combined experience here on RTH is invaluable. It's not that I hate this wrap- I just think I could have done better...  |
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Post by knave on Jul 17, 2020 15:05:33 GMT -5
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Post by drocknut on Jul 22, 2020 11:46:39 GMT -5
To me it seems like the round wires are what's throwing it off. The square wires just seem to look a bit larger so the stone looks more secure. If I use round wires I tend to go up a size from the square wire on most stones. I don't use a lot of round wire because it just looks less sturdy to me even at a bigger size. It could be that I am just too used to using square wire.
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Post by miket on Jul 22, 2020 12:05:33 GMT -5
To me it seems like the round wires are what's throwing it off. The square wires just seem to look a bit larger so the stone looks more secure. If I use round wires I tend to go up a size from the square wire on most stones. I don't use a lot of round wire because it just looks less sturdy to me even at a bigger size. It could be that I am just too used to using square wire. Thanks for the input. I'm trying to like round wire, I really am. Some of the wraps that I've seen on here with round wire made by more experienced wrappers than me (you know who you are ) look excellent- maybe I'm just a square type of guy! |
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Post by drocknut on Jul 31, 2020 14:55:49 GMT -5
To me it seems like the round wires are what's throwing it off. The square wires just seem to look a bit larger so the stone looks more secure. If I use round wires I tend to go up a size from the square wire on most stones. I don't use a lot of round wire because it just looks less sturdy to me even at a bigger size. It could be that I am just too used to using square wire. Thanks for the input. I'm trying to like round wire, I really am. Some of the wraps that I've seen on here with round wire made by more experienced wrappers than me (you know who you are ) look excellent- maybe I'm just a square type of guy! You're welcome. I have used round wire to wrap but the square sits along the side of the cab so nicely that I prefer it. You can also twist square wire to give it a more fancy look. I don't think you're square....LOL. |
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