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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 8, 2021 23:34:40 GMT -5
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 9, 2021 0:04:47 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by Pat on Jul 9, 2021 0:05:35 GMT -5
Wow!! Verrrry nice!! Which one used the 16 gauge? That’s hard to use.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 9, 2021 0:10:27 GMT -5
Thank you so very much!  Wow!! Verrrry nice!! Which one used the 16 gauge? That’s hard to use. Thanks Pat! That second to last one with the really large druzy pocket. It's a 2" tall cab...and you're right, that 16 gauge was a BEAR! And I ordered quite a lot of it! LOL - I should have gone 18 gauge. |
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Post by fernwood on Jul 9, 2021 6:16:11 GMT -5
Nice cabs and wraps.
I like how the woven bail looks with the groove wrap.
Of course, the ones with druzy are my favs, but the last one is something special.
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Jul 9, 2021 7:46:05 GMT -5
Excellent work on all of those! The use of the groove wrap on the first one was an excellent choice. It looks like it is floating on that wire.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 9, 2021 9:00:54 GMT -5
Great job on all of those! That last one with the LOS treatment is awesome.
I will suggest one thing if you're not already doing it -- get yourself a soft brass brush (like this) to scrub your wraps after you patina them. It will shine the metal back up a bit with kind of a soft glow and give the metal some highlights. Use it with some Dawn and water and scrub away until you get the desired effect. |
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Post by miket on Jul 9, 2021 9:18:59 GMT -5
Excellent work, Jason! I'd say you definitely have the cabbing and wrapping down...what's next? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 9, 2021 13:14:00 GMT -5
Those are ALL top notch. I knew you were a natural. Nice variety of styles, too. The woven bails look very nice. |
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Post by Starguy on Jul 9, 2021 15:15:36 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 9, 2021 18:29:06 GMT -5
Nice cabs and wraps. I like how the woven bail looks with the groove wrap. Of course, the ones with druzy are my favs, but the last one is something special. Thanks Beth! I was a bit nervous about trying that woven bail with the groove wrap...but I too really like how they turned out. Excellent work on all of those! The use of the groove wrap on the first one was an excellent choice. It looks like it is floating on that wire. Thanks Brian! I usually take my pics of cabs straight on...but when I did that with the groove wrapped ones, you couldn't see any of the wire...which I guess is the whole idea! LOL Great job on all of those! That last one with the LOS treatment is awesome.
I will suggest one thing if you're not already doing it -- get yourself a soft brass brush (like this) to scrub your wraps after you patina them. It will shine the metal back up a bit with kind of a soft glow and give the metal some highlights. Use it with some Dawn and water and scrub away until you get the desired effect. Thanks Robin! I almost tagged you in the post so you could see I finally used the Liver of Sulphur!  Thank you for saying something about the wire brush. I used a plastic bristle brush (harder than a toothbrush), as I was too nervous about using a wire brush. I've got some on hand that I can use...but I was worried it might screw up some of the wire as some of the wire I used was soft. Maybe that brush you linked to has "softer" bristles than the wire brushes I have. Hmmm...might have to buy some more tools. Excellent work, Jason! I'd say you definitely have the cabbing and wrapping down...what's next? Thanks Mike! I would say I have the "basics" down...but still have a lot of work to do to get better.  What's next, you ask? I would say I'm not in a position to move forward until I can win a monthly cab contest! Those are ALL top notch. I knew you were a natural. Nice variety of styles, too. The woven bails look very nice. Thanks Tela! I wish I could come up with some other ideas as far as the "basic" wrap goes. I think I need figure out how to "branch" out more than what I'm doing. I really like the wraps I'm doing, but I feel like I'm missing something... Thanks Brent! It had been awhile since I've done any wraps...and by "a while", it's probably only been about a month or so...but it FELT like forever! LOL |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 9, 2021 20:05:43 GMT -5
There's plenty more styles to try. Heady wraps, coiling, weaving...
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 9, 2021 20:13:51 GMT -5
There's plenty more styles to try. Heady wraps, coiling, weaving... In order to dive into those, I'll have to talk to my wife to see when she's going to start watching 90 Day Fiancé again, so I'll want to sit at the table do something else while ignoring what's on the TV! LOL |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 9, 2021 22:06:16 GMT -5
Great job on all of those! That last one with the LOS treatment is awesome.
I will suggest one thing if you're not already doing it -- get yourself a soft brass brush (like this) to scrub your wraps after you patina them. It will shine the metal back up a bit with kind of a soft glow and give the metal some highlights. Use it with some Dawn and water and scrub away until you get the desired effect. Thanks Robin! I almost tagged you in the post so you could see I finally used the Liver of Sulphur! Thank you for saying something about the wire brush. I used a plastic bristle brush (harder than a toothbrush), as I was too nervous about using a wire brush. I've got some on hand that I can use...but I was worried it might screw up some of the wire as some of the wire I used was soft. Maybe that brush you linked to has "softer" bristles than the wire brushes I have. Hmmm...might have to buy some more tools. Don't use the ones you already have. Get one of the SOFT ones made specifically for jewelry. The ones you buy at the hardware store are way too rough. The jeweler's one is so soft you can rub it across your skin and it just feels soft. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 9, 2021 22:11:20 GMT -5
Thanks Robin! I almost tagged you in the post so you could see I finally used the Liver of Sulphur! Thank you for saying something about the wire brush. I used a plastic bristle brush (harder than a toothbrush), as I was too nervous about using a wire brush. I've got some on hand that I can use...but I was worried it might screw up some of the wire as some of the wire I used was soft. Maybe that brush you linked to has "softer" bristles than the wire brushes I have. Hmmm...might have to buy some more tools. Don't use the ones you already have. Get one of the SOFT ones made specifically for jewelry. The ones you buy at the hardware store are way too rough. The jeweler's one is so soft you can rub it across your skin and it just feels soft. Okay, I'm glad you said this! I was thinking there was no way I should use the ones I have on them...but I would have probably been redneck enough to try! LOL I'll see if our local places (Michael's or Hobby Lobby) have one...if not, I'll order one. |
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Post by stephan on Jul 10, 2021 2:39:11 GMT -5
Holy smokes. Those are all amazing.Love what you did with those Teepees and the Cold Mts. The black skin agate is quite cool too
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Post by Rockindad on Jul 10, 2021 6:52:36 GMT -5
Gorgeous work Jason. Love the BSA with the patina. Would be interested to see it after Robin's suggestion to soften that finish a bit.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 10, 2021 7:36:20 GMT -5
Regarding the brush... Robin is spot on. Many years ago a prominent wire weaver told me that tip and I have used a brush ever since. I use one from rio. I have one for silver and one for copper. They really are very soft. I use 0000 steel wool first, followed by the brush, which gets all the nooks and crannies and removes the steel wool bits. Then I use a sunshine cloth for a beautiful shine and glow. I have never used the brush with water, but I know some people do.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 10, 2021 21:35:54 GMT -5
Holy smokes. Those are all amazing.Love what you did with those Teepees and the Cold Mts. The black skin agate is quite cool too Thanks Stephan! I hadn't wrapped for awhile...and just found a groove yesterday (pun intended! LOL). Gorgeous work Jason. Love the BSA with the patina. Would be interested to see it after Robin's suggestion to soften that finish a bit. Thanks Al! I'll see if I can remember to post some pics once I get it brushed right. Here's a link to the original thread that I posted pics of the original copper coloring: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/95119/couple-black-skin-agate-wrapsRegarding the brush... Robin is spot on. Many years ago a prominent wire weaver told me that tip and I have used a brush ever since. I use one from rio. I have one for silver and one for copper. They really are very soft. I use 0000 steel wool first, followed by the brush, which gets all the nooks and crannies and removes the steel wool bits. Then I use a sunshine cloth for a beautiful shine and glow. I have never used the brush with water, but I know some people do.
Thanks Tela! I'll see about going to the hobby stores tomorrow...depending on mood...and will see if they have any in stock locally. Is there a specific reason you haven't used it with water? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 10, 2021 21:57:37 GMT -5
Regarding the brush... Robin is spot on. Many years ago a prominent wire weaver told me that tip and I have used a brush ever since. I use one from rio. I have one for silver and one for copper. They really are very soft. I use 0000 steel wool first, followed by the brush, which gets all the nooks and crannies and removes the steel wool bits. Then I use a sunshine cloth for a beautiful shine and glow. I have never used the brush with water, but I know some people do.
Thanks Tela! I'll see about going to the hobby stores tomorrow...depending on mood...and will see if they have any in stock locally. Is there a specific reason you haven't used it with water?
The handle is wood. I figure that after awhile I'd start losing bristles, besides I never felt the need.
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