stewdogg
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2020
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Post by stewdogg on Jan 10, 2022 12:52:16 GMT -5
Wow, these are really awesome! I love how it looks like a ton of time/work went into the wraps, but the stone is still the center of the show!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 13:00:28 GMT -5
Wow, these are really awesome! I love how it looks like a ton of time/work went into the wraps, but the stone is still the center of the show! Thanks! I can knock out a simple wrap pretty fast. But these took longer- plus I feel a little rusty. My philosophy is that if you don't notice the stone first, then I have failed.  |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 10, 2022 16:04:34 GMT -5
Beautiful examples of great wraps! They are clean and simple with the stone the focus.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 17:19:01 GMT -5
Beautiful examples of great wraps! They are clean and simple with the stone the focus. Thank you! I'm glad you like them. |
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Post by victor1941 on Jan 10, 2022 17:27:49 GMT -5
Great stones and the wraps are always exciting and appropriate fit for the stones.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 17:44:10 GMT -5
Great stones and the wraps are always exciting and appropriate fit for the stones. Thank you, Victor. |
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Post by aDave on Jan 10, 2022 18:08:55 GMT -5
Nice!!!
What stand did you get?
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 18:58:45 GMT -5
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Post by aDave on Jan 10, 2022 19:04:44 GMT -5
I guess I should have asked about the lighting as well. I didn't realize they didn't come with the stand. Do you mind sharing some photos of how you use the stuff all together. It's okay if the phone is not shown on the stand.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 10, 2022 19:18:07 GMT -5
I guess I should have asked about the lighting as well. I didn't realize they didn't come with the stand. Do you mind sharing some photos of how you use the stuff all together. It's okay if the phone is not shown on the stand. 
I can get a picture next time I have it out and set up.
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Post by aDave on Jan 10, 2022 20:15:29 GMT -5
I guess I should have asked about the lighting as well. I didn't realize they didn't come with the stand. Do you mind sharing some photos of how you use the stuff all together. It's okay if the phone is not shown on the stand.
I can get a picture next time I have it out and set up.
That would be great. I'm having a hard time envisioning the use of the lights and what they're mounted to. ETA: I just read the questions on the listing for the lights. Looks like the lights will accept the screw from the tripod. Is that correct? |
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Post by tims on Jan 11, 2022 9:09:38 GMT -5
Nice wraps Tela, it's always a pleasure to see your work. As someone who's only ever used copper wire I wonder if there are noticeable differences when wrapping with copper compared to silver? Any specific advantages to one or the other that stood out to you when working with copper again?
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 11, 2022 9:59:22 GMT -5
Nice wraps Tela, it's always a pleasure to see your work. As someone who's only ever used copper wire I wonder if there are noticeable differences when wrapping with copper compared to silver? Any specific advantages to one or the other that stood out to you when working with copper again? Thanks!
Honestly, the biggest reason for me is psychological. I have a lot more freedom when I use copper. I am MUCH more willing to take risks. I mean, I do with silver, too, but I am much more liable to do it with copper. Also, I am very aware of how it will look once it has a patina. I often design with bindings in mind. Copper is softer, too, but that doesn't influence me either way. The workability is a bit different. And, there isn't a lot of variability of copper wire choices. I just ordered some yesterday that I hadn't seen before.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 11, 2022 10:00:17 GMT -5
I can get a picture next time I have it out and set up.
That would be great. I'm having a hard time envisioning the use of the lights and what they're mounted to. ETA: I just read the questions on the listing for the lights. Looks like the lights will accept the screw from the tripod. Is that correct? Yeah, they screw right into the tripod. I really like them. |
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Post by roy on Jan 11, 2022 13:24:37 GMT -5
the last one is disaster peak in nevada and thats the best i have ever seen outstanding
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Post by holajonathan on Jan 11, 2022 14:08:16 GMT -5
Those are nice wraps that really showcase the cabs without being distracting. I would never have thought to use copper with MHPJ, but yours doesn't look half bad. You are getting good at using your cell camera. I bet you now understand why me and many others who have DSRLs nevertheless use the cell camera almost all of the time for rocks. It takes good enough photos and is extremely convenient. Also, the digital processing has gotten very good, as is clear from you "food mode" photos. |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Jan 11, 2022 14:10:59 GMT -5
rockjunquie gorgeous wraps! I know it's a PITA but that patina is beautiful.
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catskillrocks
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Post by catskillrocks on Jan 11, 2022 18:00:13 GMT -5
Outstanding in all aspects: Stone, wrap and photo.
I especially liked the way you held in the stone
in the MHPJ at the top, just elegant.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 11, 2022 19:04:14 GMT -5
the last one is disaster peak in nevada and thats the best i have ever seen outstanding Thanks for the ID and the compliment. I have more to cut one of thee days. Those are nice wraps that really showcase the cabs without being distracting. I would never have thought to use copper with MHPJ, but yours doesn't look half bad. You are getting good at using your cell camera. I bet you now understand why me and many others who have DSRLs nevertheless use the cell camera almost all of the time for rocks. It takes good enough photos and is extremely convenient. Also, the digital processing has gotten very good, as is clear from you "food mode" photos. Yeah, I never would have thought my cell phone would be better than my dslr. rockjunquie gorgeous wraps! I know it's a PITA but that patina is beautiful. Thanks! Using LOS is stinky, messy and involved, but, the results are so nice. Outstanding in all aspects: Stone, wrap and photo. I especially liked the way you held in the stone in the MHPJ at the top, just elegant. Thanks! I had a time with that one, but it turned out OK. |
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Jan 15, 2022 18:30:13 GMT -5
Copper is still my favorite wrapping material Glad to see you are still working with it! I always enjoy looking at your work! Roger |
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