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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 10:37:48 GMT -5
I tried something a little different for me but I can't decide if I like it. It's a super nice piece of rainbow pet wood- I do like the cab. Thoughts and comments are always welcomed and appreciated and thanks for looking!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 12, 2021 11:27:56 GMT -5
Let me decide for you, Mike — it's a pretty pendant! I like how you finished off your wires. They appear to echo or reflect the darker spots on that side of the cab.
FWIW, I think that you could enhance the pendant by cutting off the fourth wire flush with the bail (odd numbers of something are generally more pleasing to the eye). Tapering the size of the loops somewhat (as in large, slightly smaller, slightly smaller yet) would help the eye to move down and around the cab.
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Mar 12, 2021 11:41:55 GMT -5
I love it! This shows some real creativity and imagination! I don't know about you, but for me it is very difficult to execute round looping wire like you have done with the accent on the right here. Plus, it holds the stone in place too!
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 12:05:45 GMT -5
Let me decide for you, Mike — it's a pretty pendant! I like how you finished off your wires. They appear to echo or reflect the darker spots on that side of the cab. FWIW, I think that you could enhance the pendant by cutting off the fourth wire flush with the bail (odd numbers of something are generally more pleasing to the eye). Tapering the size of the loops somewhat (as in large, slightly smaller, slightly smaller yet) would help the eye to move down and around the cab. Thanks Gary! I appreciate the compliment. That fourth wire probably will be cut, you have me curious to see what it looks like! Besides, I can always rewrap it if I don't like the results. I actually did attempt to taper the size of the loops, maybe I need to do it a little more...
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 12:06:49 GMT -5
I love it! This shows some real creativity and imagination! I don't know about you, but for me it is very difficult to execute round looping wire like you have done with the accent on the right here. Plus, it holds the stone in place too! Thanks Bill! I used bailing pliers for the loops, I'm guessing you have a pair of those by the looks of your wraps...
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Post by greig on Mar 12, 2021 12:08:09 GMT -5
While I could probably catch a fish if it had a treble hook, I think it could catch a fine lady as-is. Nice job. I like.
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 12:10:55 GMT -5
While I could probably catch a fish if it had a treble hook, I think it could catch a fine lady as-is. Nice job. I like. Thanks Greig!
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 12:26:18 GMT -5
Now it's a treble hook. Actually, I think it does look better this way- thanks for the tip, opalpyrexia! Also, I auto adjusted the colors on the first pic, no adjustments at all on this one...
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Post by Brian on Mar 12, 2021 12:31:41 GMT -5
That little trim made quite a difference. I thought the original looked pretty good, but that tweak bumped it up a notch.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 12, 2021 12:55:43 GMT -5
I think it looks GREAT Mike! I'm going to go against the grain...I actually really liked it with the four wires. Can you put it back? I can see the size differential on the loops...it's subtle, but it is there. I also liked how you set the binding wires equidistant to the angle on the cab. It looks really great that way. I probably need to try a couple wraps with rabbit ears...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 12, 2021 13:28:49 GMT -5
Now it's a treble hook. Actually, I think it does look better this way- thanks for the tip, opalpyrexia ! Also, I auto adjusted the colors on the first pic, no adjustments at all on this one...
And I see that you adjusted and aligned your treble hook! Nice job, Mike.
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 14:15:14 GMT -5
That little trim made quite a difference. I thought the original looked pretty good, but that tweak bumped it up a notch. Thanks Brian!
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 14:18:11 GMT -5
I think it looks GREAT Mike! I'm going to go against the grain...I actually really liked it with the four wires. Can you put it back? I can see the size differential on the loops...it's subtle, but it is there. I also liked how you set the binding wires equidistant to the angle on the cab. It looks really great that way. I probably need to try a couple wraps with rabbit ears... Thanks Jason, and probably not! I appreciate the input and your cabs are looking great! But I'm still going to keep pushing you...
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 14:19:25 GMT -5
Now it's a treble hook. Actually, I think it does look better this way- thanks for the tip, opalpyrexia ! Also, I auto adjusted the colors on the first pic, no adjustments at all on this one...
And I see that you adjusted and aligned your treble hook! Nice job, Mike.
I did indeed, sir! Thank you and thanks again for the tip!
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Post by Pat on Mar 12, 2021 14:35:51 GMT -5
Looking good to me! Glad you removed the top curl. I’m not a wrapper, but free forms look more involved/difficult to wrap. Good job!
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 15:26:47 GMT -5
Looking good to me! Glad you removed the top curl. I’m not a wrapper, but free forms look more involved/difficult to wrap. Good job! Thanks Pat! I'm not sure if freeforms are harder to wrap or if I just make them look that way!
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Post by stephan on Mar 12, 2021 15:32:01 GMT -5
Wow! That looks very nice, Mike.
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Post by miket on Mar 12, 2021 15:42:51 GMT -5
Wow! That looks very nice, Mike. Thank you, sir!
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 12, 2021 21:02:35 GMT -5
Looking good to me! Glad you removed the top curl. I’m not a wrapper, but free forms look more involved/difficult to wrap. Good job! Thanks Pat! I'm not sure if freeforms are harder to wrap or if I just make them look that way! I just about spit out my Chex mix on this one! LOL
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 12, 2021 21:28:03 GMT -5
Really nice, Mike! Even though the original was good, I think it's much better visually after you followed Gary's advice.
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