WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 24, 2005 13:35:50 GMT -5
This is my second attempt at wire wrapping (I learned some things the first time...). I am actually kinda pleased with this one, and might even wear it! This is NM agate (collected and tumbled polished by ME) wrapped in sterling silver wire...oh, and sitting on a piece of gypsum, which reminds me of petrified snow. ;D Susan  |
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Post by Cher on Jul 24, 2005 13:49:56 GMT -5
Wow, that's very pretty. Great job for a second attempt! I like that twisted wire, I've been thinking of ordering some of it, how was it to work with?
Cher
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 24, 2005 14:05:22 GMT -5
Cher, I'm trying all different kinds of wire - round, half round, square, twisted. (Banjo likes dead soft wire). I mostly ordered half-hard 'cuz I couldn't get the smaller gauges in dead soft locally. This particular twisted sterling wire was 20 gauge, dead soft, and therefore pretty easy to bend. I got it at Rio Grande. This wrap was a breeze, virtually no frustration. I've signed up for a wire ring making course at the University of NM, and want to get some practice in before I go - hope to start a business if I can ever get as good as Banjo. Thanks for looking - Susan
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 24, 2005 15:34:34 GMT -5
susan you have done an outstanding job there. look out banjo!
kim
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Post by joe on Jul 24, 2005 21:51:04 GMT -5
If that's a second attempt you're gonna be real good at this! As you get experience with all that different kind of wire could you possibly write about it and post it?? I have been attempting to wrap some rocks but I simply can't afford all that wire to practice with. I would love to see what wire some of you all prefer to use. Sorta like I'd like to get a report so I can buy only the most popular wire! Susan, I think your wrap is outstanding!
Joe
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Duckbean
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Post by Duckbean on Jul 24, 2005 22:09:07 GMT -5
You have a load of talent for this !That twisted wire adds a sharp look.
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Jul 25, 2005 1:04:51 GMT -5
That looks Great Sue!, you gotta get those classes now so that I can learn something from YOU.
That 'no frustration' part is the best!!
You'll be crankin those out in no time.
Keep up the GREAT work!
-Banjo
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 25, 2005 7:28:35 GMT -5
That's amazing! that twisted wire looks different from a square twisted wire, almost like two tiny round wires twisted together... You seem to have a natural talent for this!
PS on the gypsum, did you know that you can "grow" that stuff at home?
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Post by creativeminded on Jul 25, 2005 8:43:58 GMT -5
Very nice, you did a great job on that, you should be proud to wear it.
Tami
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jul 25, 2005 8:46:13 GMT -5
You are a quick study...that is spectacular!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 25, 2005 13:26:49 GMT -5
Joe, I haven't had enough experience yet but I can tell you that I DON'T LIKE dead soft 20 gauge sterling square wire. Can't keep the tool marks off it. In the future, I probably won't use anything bigger than 21 gauge for wrapping and I'm gonna look for the smaller gauge wire. I also like the half-hard wire as it has a bit more body, but it's pretty unforgiving.  S |
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Post by Rose on Jul 25, 2005 13:36:07 GMT -5
Wow second attempt!!!! Your a natural  Very nice, I like the twisted wire, will have to look out for some of that. |
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Jul 25, 2005 16:16:11 GMT -5
Your a natural girlfriend! If you can turn out something as beautiful as this on your 2nd try, no telling what you will be capable of doing after your class. Then you can teach us! It's also great that you live near a university that offers courses like that. Humm...now you have me thinking as I live near one and have all the free time now...better check out their website. What a great idea!!!
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Post by stefan on Jul 25, 2005 20:40:27 GMT -5
SUSAN WTG you got this down in no time! Keep up the good work!
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 25, 2005 20:54:34 GMT -5
I had a good teacher.  S |
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