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Post by miket on Mar 31, 2021 18:55:24 GMT -5
Here's a weird shaped Teepee that I wrapped today. I like the colors in this one and kept this shape to save the patterns. I'm wondering if the swirls are too much on this one? Thanks for looking!   |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 31, 2021 19:08:58 GMT -5
First off, I have to say that that may be the most beautiful Teepee pattern ever. The speckles around that top fortification are absolutely gorgeous!
I think because it's a skinny stone, I probably would have used a higher gauge wire to wrap it. The wire seems to be over-powering the stone a bit. The swirls on the top could be scaled back a bit. They look a little big for the size of the stone and if you could make them smaller it would keep the look of the wrap more balanced.
Now, if it were me (and you're not) I would have made what is the bottom of the stone the top so that beautiful fortification would be easier to see (and easier to balance the bail).  |
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Post by miket on Mar 31, 2021 19:51:51 GMT -5
First off, I have to say that that may be the most beautiful Teepee pattern ever. The speckles around that top fortification are absolutely gorgeous!
I think because it's a skinny stone, I probably would have used a higher gauge wire to wrap it. The wire seems to be over-powering the stone a bit. The swirls on the top could be scaled back a bit. They look a little big for the size of the stone and if you could make them smaller it would keep the look of the wrap more balanced.
Now, if it were me (and you're not) I would have made what is the bottom of the stone the top so that beautiful fortification would be easier to see (and easier to balance the bail). Thanks for the tips...I may try redoing it, I don't love the way it turned out. We'll see! 😁 |
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Post by Brian on Mar 31, 2021 20:05:41 GMT -5
That cab is gorgeous!
My honest opinion is that the swirl is a bit much. Or rather, it makes the cab seem unbalanced. It looks like it would tilt to the side if it were on a chain and seems a little heavy for that stone.
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Post by drocknut on Mar 31, 2021 20:30:06 GMT -5
Great cab. The wrap looks unbalanced and the bail looks crooked so it detracts from the stone in my opinion. Otherwise it's a great wrap.
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Post by miket on Mar 31, 2021 20:57:56 GMT -5
That cab is gorgeous! My honest opinion is that the swirl is a bit much. Or rather, it makes the cab seem unbalanced. It looks like it would tilt to the side if it were on a chain and seems a little heavy for that stone. Thanks, that's what I'm thinking too... 😁 |
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Post by miket on Mar 31, 2021 20:59:50 GMT -5
Great cab. The wrap looks unbalanced and the bail looks crooked so it detracts from the stone in my opinion. Otherwise it's a great wrap. Thank you.... And yeah, I'm scrapping it. I like the Teepee too much to let it suffer! 😁 |
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 31, 2021 21:16:22 GMT -5
I name that ... the chili pepper!!
Great work, love it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 1, 2021 7:27:45 GMT -5
So, I was scrolling down the comments and the one that I really agreed with was this one: I like the Teepee too much to let it suffer!
I would just rewrap it. It is such a stunning stone, it deserves it.
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 9:32:15 GMT -5
I name that ... the chili pepper!! Great work, love it.
Thanks.
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 9:34:00 GMT -5
So, I was scrolling down the comments and the one that I really agreed with was this one: I like the Teepee too much to let it suffer!
I would just rewrap it. It is such a stunning stone, it deserves it.
I am going to, I just need to get another order of wire in. I think I will try a higher gauge. I haven't found many Teepees with these colors yet, it is pretty unique...
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 1, 2021 9:41:23 GMT -5
So, I was scrolling down the comments and the one that I really agreed with was this one: I like the Teepee too much to let it suffer!
I would just rewrap it. It is such a stunning stone, it deserves it.
I am going to, I just need to get another order of wire in. I think I will try a higher gauge. I haven't found many Teepees with these colors yet, it is pretty unique...
What gauge did you use on this, Mike? |
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 9:53:56 GMT -5
I am going to, I just need to get another order of wire in. I think I will try a higher gauge. I haven't found many Teepees with these colors yet, it is pretty unique...
What gauge did you use on this, Mike? It was 21 gauge wire. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 1, 2021 10:21:33 GMT -5
Holy smokes I love the colors in the Teepee! I can't wait to see it again when you get it rewrapped!  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 1, 2021 10:36:17 GMT -5
What gauge did you use on this, Mike? It was 21 gauge wire. Gonna need 24 probably. Smaller wires are harder to work with because they're a bit more fragile. Just take your time when you redo it and take extra care not to put any kinks in the wires.  |
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 11:03:06 GMT -5
Gonna need 24 probably. Smaller wires are harder to work with because they're a bit more fragile. Just take your time when you redo it and take extra care not to put any kinks in the wires. Ok maybe I'll try that. Thanks Robin!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 1, 2021 11:26:21 GMT -5
Gonna need 24 probably. Smaller wires are harder to work with because they're a bit more fragile. Just take your time when you redo it and take extra care not to put any kinks in the wires. Ok maybe I'll try that. Thanks Robin!
One more question: What are the dimensions of the stone? Hard to tell the size of anything from a close-up picture.  |
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 11:45:07 GMT -5
Ok maybe I'll try that. Thanks Robin!
One more question: What are the dimensions of the stone? Hard to tell the size of anything from a close-up picture. Oh it's 3/8"X1 1/2"... |
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Post by stephan on Apr 1, 2021 14:30:27 GMT -5
Holy crud! Weird shape, shmeird shape. That cab is amazing. Fortifications AND speckles. That’s a definite two-fer (at least). Great wrap. I love the elegantly casual “flung breezily over the shoulder” look.
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Post by miket on Apr 1, 2021 14:56:21 GMT -5
Holy crud! Weird shape, shmeird shape. That cab is amazing. Fortifications AND speckles. That’s a definite two-fer (at least). Great wrap. I love the elegantly casual “flung breezily over the shoulder” look. Haha, thanks Stephan! The speckles are way easier to see in the picture.
And that's exactly the look I was going for... 
I already tore off the wrap, however.
I have a few findings laying around and I believe I have a cap that might worked glued to one end. That might actually look good, if I can find it in this mess I'll get a picture.
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