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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 0:58:01 GMT -5
This year, I'm gifting a lot of jewelry. I usually don't, believe it or not. I think they got sick of it after awhile, but now they are asking for it. I have a lot of wrapping to do. 
This is for my oldest daughter who loves purple as much as I do. This is grape lepidolite from WY. I got this from hummingbirdstones . It's actually more purple and sparkly in person. The loops didn't work out evenly, so my bindings are off center, but I don't think it's real noticeable.
An Owyhee picture stone for my son. 
Moroccan septarian for my younger daughter. When I cut this, she immediately said she wanted a pendant. 
Sonora Sunrise for my niece. 
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 13, 2021 1:15:10 GMT -5
As elegant as always Tela! What in the world is keeping that Owyhee in place? How are you able to keep the stone set without the wires going over the face of the cab? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 1:25:15 GMT -5
Thanks, Jason. If your cab is cut with the right angle and your wrap is tight. It doesn't take much to hold the stone in. It's good and set. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 13, 2021 1:45:54 GMT -5
Thanks, Jason. If your cab is cut with the right angle and your wrap is tight. It doesn't take much to hold the stone in. It's good and set. I think I just learned something... I've been trying to get my girdle (I still laugh calling it that!) set at 90 degrees to the back of the stone. I think I remember seeing somewhere that it's supposed to have a slight angle to it...which didn't make sense to me at the time so I haven't been doing it...but seeing how you wrapped this one, it totally makes sense as to why it's needed. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 7:24:07 GMT -5
Thanks, Jason. If your cab is cut with the right angle and your wrap is tight. It doesn't take much to hold the stone in. It's good and set. I think I just learned something... I've been trying to get my girdle (I still laugh calling it that!) set at 90 degrees to the back of the stone. I think I remember seeing somewhere that it's supposed to have a slight angle to it...which didn't make sense to me at the time so I haven't been doing it...but seeing how you wrapped this one, it totally makes sense as to why it's needed. *lightbulb*
Yeah, wire wrappers can use 90 degree girdles, but silversmiths prefer the angle. That's what holds the stone in a setting.
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Post by fernwood on Nov 13, 2021 8:28:04 GMT -5
I love the septarian. The wrap wire is the perfect color to compliment the stone.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 8:30:28 GMT -5
I love the septarian. The wrap wire is the perfect color to compliment the stone. My daughter prefers copper and brass, so copper it is. |
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Post by Brian on Nov 13, 2021 9:17:38 GMT -5
As elegant as always Tela! What in the world is keeping that Owyhee in place? How are you able to keep the stone set without the wires going over the face of the cab? I was thinking the same exact thing! Both elegant and magical in the way those stones seem to be held in place. For the Septarian, are those c-shaped wires clamping the stone between the front wire and a back wire? I can see some of the edge of the stone peeking through and the front wire is clearly one continuous wire on the front, but I am struggling to figure out how it is all held together without some wire wizardry going on. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 13, 2021 9:46:13 GMT -5
Lots of people gonna be all happy this Christmas!
Beautiful pendants! I really like how you textured the wire on the septarian. Very cool!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 10:38:58 GMT -5
As elegant as always Tela! What in the world is keeping that Owyhee in place? How are you able to keep the stone set without the wires going over the face of the cab? I was thinking the same exact thing! Both elegant and magical in the way those stones seem to be held in place. For the Septarian, are those c-shaped wires clamping the stone between the front wire and a back wire? I can see some of the edge of the stone peeking through and the front wire is clearly one continuous wire on the front, but I am struggling to figure out how it is all held together without some wire wizardry going on. It's wire wizardy.  No, you are right. The frame is held together by the side wires.
Thanks!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 10:40:38 GMT -5
Lots of people gonna be all happy this Christmas!
Beautiful pendants! I really like how you textured the wire on the septarian. Very cool!
Thanks, Robin. I'm gonna bust out all the pictures from my catalogue and try to do some things that I haven't done in a while- or try to come up with something new. Pretty soon, I'll have plenty of time to wrap. |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 13, 2021 11:51:50 GMT -5
Those are really nice. I love the wire wrap too. I need to start on my families gifts too.
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Post by MsAli on Nov 13, 2021 12:37:40 GMT -5
I am in love with everything about that septarian
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Post by RickB on Nov 13, 2021 14:14:42 GMT -5
Beautiful work Tela, they should be very happy. Can you wire wrap one of these for me?  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 15:46:15 GMT -5
Those are really nice. I love the wire wrap too. I need to start on my families gifts too. Thanks! What are you making? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 15:47:04 GMT -5
I am in love with everything about that septarian Thanks! I know my daughter will like it. It's right up her alley. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 15:48:49 GMT -5
Beautiful work Tela, they should be very happy. Can you wire wrap one of these for me? LOL! NO! You're been watching too much Neegan. But, seriously, there was a girl on here wrapping with faux barbed wire. Unusual. Don't think I'd want to wear it, but it looked cool. |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 13, 2021 19:05:19 GMT -5
Those are really nice. I love the wire wrap too. I need to start on my families gifts too. Thanks! What are you making? Maybe an obsidian cab from gold sheen or smokey quartz. I am thinking I could maybe make some coasters out of local leaveraite too. Maybe some clear quartz too. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 13, 2021 19:20:24 GMT -5
Thanks! What are you making? Maybe an obsidian cab from gold sheen or smokey quartz. I am thinking I could maybe make some coasters out of local leaveraite too. Maybe some clear quartz too. Gold sheen is gorgeous! If you don't make jewelry, you can always use glue on bails. Some of them are real nice. Coasters would be nice, too. |
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Post by perkins17 on Nov 13, 2021 19:54:04 GMT -5
Maybe an obsidian cab from gold sheen or smokey quartz. I am thinking I could maybe make some coasters out of local leaveraite too. Maybe some clear quartz too. Gold sheen is gorgeous! If you don't make jewelry, you can always use glue on bails. Some of them are real nice. Coasters would be nice, too. Yeah! I need to get on those though. The slabs of gold sheen are awesome when wet so they will probably can well. |
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No, you are right. The frame is held together by the side wires. 
