NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Nov 24, 2020 20:01:36 GMT -5
Trying real hard not to turn the Wire Wrapping forum at the RTH in to a dumping grounds for my latest work, I still have a bunch of old stuff to post. But I will offer these up as a stark contrast to those who post here and actually have great material and wire wrapping skills.
Please note that I cannot put in to practice some of the great suggestions made by others in Batch #19 just yet, as these pendants were churned out a couple of months ago.
P162 - Lavic Jasper Cross - I came back to the cross design to cover a bland area in this light brown (yellow) stone. I think that it is a little over the top, but my wife wore it, so that is never a bad sign.
P163 - Chrysocolla Moon Rocket - I don't know why I did this. There does seem to be a space theme going on here. It could look like a 4 legged alien?!? Ok, maybe a handicapped alien. There also seems to me to be a 'man in the moon' kind of face on the side of the space ship also. I think I was watching the Space-X launch when I made this one.
P164 - Perkins Agate Tear - Actually this is North Cady Jasper Agate. Not Perkinsville. I saw a wire wrap design that my wife showed me and tried to mimic the wrap here. Don't think I pulled it off well, but it is different however.
P165 - Dioptase Medicine Wheel A.K.A Coronavirus - OK, this boring little guy was sitting there, and I thought it looked like it had an Indian medicine wheel in it. So I tried to give it a tribal look. Afterwards my wife said that it looked like Covid-19 virus. I think she is right.
P166 - Baby Broken Heart Agate - No girdle at all, and not symmetrical either, somehow I managed to get the wire around this slippery little guy. These little ones are the most difficult for me.
P167 - Small Copper Mine Bead Top - More Copper mine stuff. I started to experiment with putting beads at each axis on top. There would be more to follow like this one.
P168 - Boulder Jasper Lava Garden - This was a chip that came off of a large Jasper boulder when I hit it with a sledge. I have a few of these chunks, and this is a very small piece which does not have a girdle. In my opinion this color looks better in Silver wire, not gold. I think the pattern reminds me of lava fire.
P169 - Dioptase Jade-Like - More Dioptase. But this is the only one that I have found like this. It almost appears Jade-like in my opinion. The stone is no where near the quality of good Jade, but it might fool someone looking at it. I don't know why I grind odd freeform shapes like this.
That is about it for now.
Thank you for stopping by to have a look! All input or critique on how any of them could be better is always appreciated!
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Nov 24, 2020 20:08:16 GMT -5
I can always confidently hit the like button when I see one of these posts of yours, without even seeing the pics first. That's a good sign!
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Post by Pat on Nov 24, 2020 20:09:02 GMT -5
I like all. The little green pregnant alien (last one) is darling. Thanks!
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 24, 2020 22:16:59 GMT -5
I'm in no way qualified to be a critic in these matters...but I'm a fan! I actually think my favorite among the batch is the Dioptase Medicine Wheel...whether it's infected or not!  |
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kyoti
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Post by kyoti on Nov 25, 2020 19:19:19 GMT -5
I really like the embellishment beads. They take the pendants to another level. The rocket is very cool and I like the bottom of the medicine wheel a lot.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 25, 2020 20:00:49 GMT -5
I like them all, actually. I think the one you were copying came out really nice.
The Boulder Jasper Lava Garden is an awesome stone and I agree that it would look better in silver. I think you use craft wire, correct? It's so "yellowish" that it really distracts from the stones. I think copper wire would be a way better choice for you instead of the "gold" craft wire. JMHO. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 26, 2020 10:51:24 GMT -5
I really look forward to seeing what unique wrap you'll be showing off. I don't have a favorite- I like them all.  |
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Nov 27, 2020 15:13:58 GMT -5
I like them all, actually. I think the one you were copying came out really nice.
The Boulder Jasper Lava Garden is an awesome stone and I agree that it would look better in silver. I think you use craft wire, correct? It's so "yellowish" that it really distracts from the stones. I think copper wire would be a way better choice for you instead of the "gold" craft wire. JMHO. Thank you, Robin! Yes, I mostly use only the cheap craft wires (Beadalon (Artistic Wire) and Parawire). I have maybe 50 rolls now of the cheap stuff. I still consider myself in the learning phase. So I go through a lot of wire attempting different stuff. I might have 5 or 6 different "gold"s. I think Copper is a better color for wrapping also. I have about 5-6 varieties of it also. I use less Gold than I used to. I appreciate your input! |
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Nov 27, 2020 15:17:02 GMT -5
Thank you all for the nice comments above! I guess I will post another batch today if I have time. It might all run together after a while, but this is my only creative outlet for my artistic attempts! I sometimes kind of feel like that guy that stands on a soapbox in public areas who spouts his political opinions to the masses, whether they like it or not. Mike! ( miket) Where are your latest wire wrapping creations!?! Don't leave me all alone here, man! |
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Post by Mel on Nov 27, 2020 22:16:57 GMT -5
The only thing better than the work is your descriptions of the pieces I love the addition of beads, it gives the pendants their own unique flair. Beautiful job. |
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Post by miket on Nov 28, 2020 5:54:10 GMT -5
Thank you all for the nice comments above! I guess I will post another batch today if I have time. It might all run together after a while, but this is my only creative outlet for my artistic attempts! I sometimes kind of feel like that guy that stands on a soapbox in public areas who spouts his political opinions to the masses, whether they like it or not. Mike! ( miket ) Where are your latest wire wrapping creations!?! Don't leave me all alone here, man! Sorry, sir, between being super busy and having company for the last few weeks I haven't had much time to wrap. Don't worry, I'll get back to it soon! 😁 |
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Nov 29, 2020 18:47:52 GMT -5
The only thing better than the work is your descriptions of the pieces I love the addition of beads, it gives the pendants their own unique flair. Beautiful job. Thank you Mel! Another vote for beads also! I need to remind myself to work with more beads. I appreciate the kind words! |
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Post by Mel on Nov 30, 2020 13:19:54 GMT -5
Any time! Love giving credit where credit is due. You gave me some new ideas too!
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Post by stephan on Dec 1, 2020 9:54:27 GMT -5
Great work... and I love the naming and descriptions.
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Dec 14, 2020 14:27:37 GMT -5
I appreciate the positive comments on the written descriptions. I just seem to always write (talk) too much. All kinds of stuff comes out usually. But I often try to do less documentation so that I don't put people to sleep. It is still nice to know though, and so I will be likely more active in my writing on future batches! Thank you again!
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 14, 2020 14:37:04 GMT -5
I appreciate the positive comments on the written descriptions. I just seem to always write (talk) too much. All kinds of stuff comes out usually. But I often try to do less documentation so that I don't put people to sleep. It is still nice to know though, and so I will be likely more active in my writing on future batches! Thank you again! You know, this isn't like a certain adult magazine where all that's cared about are the pictures...some of us like to read the articles too! Don't worry, we want the descriptions and no one will say you're being a:  |
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Dec 14, 2020 15:22:32 GMT -5
Soo .. I'm not the only one who reads the articles. Interesting. Good point and excellent use of a metaphor!
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