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earthdog Cave Dweller Don't eat yellow snow Member since June 2006 Posts: 2,731	something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 18:45:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by earthdog on Jul 24, 2005 18:45:53 GMT -5 The second thing like jewelry,I've ever done. Again, don't laugh.

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 18:54:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jul 24, 2005 18:54:48 GMT -5 What a unique idea, wtg earthdog, you done good!! That's a great way to practice those curls too. I like!! Cher
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Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 18:57:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Jul 24, 2005 18:57:53 GMT -5 I Like! Good job earthdog

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 19:36:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 24, 2005 19:36:39 GMT -5 very creative & southwestern looking dawg. i like your unique style! kim

cookie3rocks has started giving rock gifts Mother Nature is a grand old gal! Member since April 2004 Posts: 3,059	something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 21:36:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cookie3rocks on Jul 24, 2005 21:36:03 GMT -5 So are you using a specific type of epoxy for the wire and stones, cause I'm gonna steal that idea Great fun, learn something new every day on this board. Now, Dawg, go for the matching earings! cookie
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something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 21:53:23 GMT -5

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Post by docone31 on Jul 24, 2005 21:53:23 GMT -5

A little trick. Cut off pliers leave either a V, or a flat. If a V is left on both ends, file the top side of the cut off pliers. This will give you both, a flat, and a V. Use the flat against the starting wire when making loops and swirls.
In some designs, that makes the difference between good, and great.
There is good symmetry in those wire pieces, I would deeply consider doing them in sterling at this point, or gold filled.
Looking good.

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something like jewelry Jul 24, 2005 22:53:30 GMT -5

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Post by walrusleather on Jul 24, 2005 22:53:30 GMT -5

little hint for some killer results,,, flatten the coil slightly with a hammer on a anvil,, you get this great result i do it in brass for my hair pins, works in copper just as well. also it leaves a flat surface for epoxy to get a bite on.

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	something like jewelry Jul 25, 2005 8:45:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jul 25, 2005 8:45:33 GMT -5 Those look really neat, you did a great job on those. Tami
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	something like jewelry Jul 25, 2005 11:53:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Jul 25, 2005 11:53:48 GMT -5 simple elegance, eDog, i like them! KD
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earthdog Cave Dweller Don't eat yellow snow Member since June 2006 Posts: 2,731	something like jewelry Jul 25, 2005 18:02:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by earthdog on Jul 25, 2005 18:02:08 GMT -5 We plan on getting some flush cutters, the wife says we need tools. Gotta love that! Can you call "super glue" epoxy? Well thats what I used. Wife wants to try the pounded copper look next time. Thanks for the tips.

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	something like jewelry Jul 25, 2005 20:31:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jul 25, 2005 20:31:38 GMT -5 E-dog- Just too cool- So simple yet so original- WTG
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something like jewelry Jul 25, 2005 21:00:23 GMT -5

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Post by WyckedWyre on Jul 25, 2005 21:00:23 GMT -5

ED - these are very original. Did you drill holes in the stones first, then pass the wire through? This would hold them in place, then you could do your swirly thing on either side, better than glue, I'd say - I'd wear one (hint, hint...). I'm gonna have to get some copper wire - it looks great with the red rock.

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Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	something like jewelry Jul 26, 2005 6:55:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 26, 2005 6:55:40 GMT -5 I love them - specially the white stone. If you're planning on doing more, I'd definately get the flush cutters.