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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 13:09:33 GMT -5
So, for the last several weeks, I've been perusing the OLD threads in the wire-wrapping forum. I started on page 164 and have been moving my way forward in time...and I'm only on page 109! There's a LOT of threads! LOL - I've been interested in seeing the different styles from as many people as I can. I've picked up some really cool tips and tricks along the way. One of the people who contributed a LOT to the forum over the years was Bikerrandy . His wraps are some of the most elegant looking wraps...and they're not intricate. That's not meant as a put down...I mean it quite to the contrary. I've seen wraps where it was all about the wire. His wraps didn't have a billion wires...they are minimalist...and so superbly done, they almost scream perfection (to me!). He even took the time to put together a tutorial ( forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/26661/complete-tutorial-wire-wrapping-pics). To be honest, I hadn't looked at his tutorial until last night - after this wrap was done. So, after looking at a ton of Randy's wraps, I saw some features I wanted to incorporate into my own wraps. So I don't know if this is a direct "tribute"...as much as it's "influenced" by his wrapping style. Either way...I didn't copy any of his pieces, rather I tried to emulate some of his design features...if that makes sense. I was going to patina this piece, but after messaging Tela, I think I'm going to leave this as is, and not patina the piece. Randy...if you ever jump back on here and see this...I just wanted to thank you for all your contributions to the forum over the years! You influenced and helped a LOT of people in their understanding of the techniques in wire-wrapping. ETA - The stone is Dumortierite and the material came from brybry!  Okay...enough typing...thanks for taking a gander!   |
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Post by brybry on Mar 6, 2022 14:09:21 GMT -5
That......... Is ....... Stoopid Sexy!
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 14:27:46 GMT -5
That......... Is ....... Stoopid Sexy! Thanks my friend! Will you do me a favor? Will you ask your wife is she likes it, and let me know what she says? |
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Post by brybry on Mar 6, 2022 14:33:11 GMT -5
Hahaha, I showed it to her before I posted earlier.
" Oh my god! Ohhhh my god. I thought I had talent but ......"
ETA - dumortierite is her fav stone btw. Her response may be jaded,lol.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 6, 2022 14:35:21 GMT -5
You nailed this! Your bindings are spot on and it's just a beautiful wrap.
I would like to say though that IMO patina would of been really nice with this stone or done in silver.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 14:44:30 GMT -5
Hahaha, I showed it to her before I posted earlier. " Oh my god! Ohhhh my god. I thought I had talent but ......" ETA - dumortierite is her fav stone btw. Her response may be jaded,lol. Excellent! I hope she's going to wear it!  You nailed this! Your bindings are spot on and it's just a beautiful wrap. I would like to say though that IMO patina would of been really nice with this stone or done in silver. Thanks Ali! It was a coin toss on the patina...of course I can still do the LOS treatment on it...but it's harder to "undo" the LOS! LOL I agree, it would have been nice in silver...but I was trying something new for me and didn't want to have to scrap the silver if it didn't work out...and I actually don't have any square silver right now. (Sheesh...I've got a ton of excuses! LOL) |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 6, 2022 15:17:03 GMT -5
Much better picture than the one I saw. I still like it. Randy would be proud. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 15:20:29 GMT -5
Much better picture than the one I saw. I still like it. Randy would be proud. Thanks Tela! I kinda hope he would be... Yeah...twenty-seven pictures and two backgrounds later, I think I finally got a good picture! LOL |
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Post by brybry on Mar 6, 2022 15:58:07 GMT -5
Hahaha, I showed it to her before I posted earlier. " Oh my god! Ohhhh my god. I thought I had talent but ......" ETA - dumortierite is her fav stone btw. Her response may be jaded,lol. Excellent! I hope she's going to wear it! You nailed this! Your bindings are spot on and it's just a beautiful wrap. I would like to say though that IMO patina would of been really nice with this stone or done in silver. Thanks Ali! It was a coin toss on the patina...of course I can still do the LOS treatment on it...but it's harder to "undo" the LOS! LOL I agree, it would have been nice in silver...but I was trying something new for me and didn't want to have to scrap the silver if it didn't work out...and I actually don't have any square silver right now. (Sheesh...I've got a ton of excuses! LOL) She'll wear the hell out of it. A lot of the female students and a few teachers are always checking to see what necklace she's wearing. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 16:12:16 GMT -5
Excellent! I hope she's going to wear it!  Thanks Ali! It was a coin toss on the patina...of course I can still do the LOS treatment on it...but it's harder to "undo" the LOS! LOL I agree, it would have been nice in silver...but I was trying something new for me and didn't want to have to scrap the silver if it didn't work out...and I actually don't have any square silver right now. (Sheesh...I've got a ton of excuses! LOL) She'll wear the hell out of it. A lot of the female students and a few teachers are always checking to see what necklace she's wearing. Some people like word of mouth...I like word of neck! LOL |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 6, 2022 18:26:36 GMT -5
That's really pretty, Jason! Great job.
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Post by drocknut on Mar 6, 2022 18:54:13 GMT -5
Awesome wrap. Randy's tutorial is a classic for sure.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 6, 2022 19:06:01 GMT -5
That's really pretty, Jason! Great job. Thanks my friend! This one felt really satisfying to look at once it was finished! Awesome wrap. Randy's tutorial is a classic for sure. Thanks Diane! You know...digging through the archives, I saw your posts about your first wraps! That was awesome! It was a bit of a spell ago!  |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 8, 2022 12:56:06 GMT -5
That's really pretty, Jason! Great job. Thanks my friend! This one felt really satisfying to look at once it was finished! Awesome wrap. Randy's tutorial is a classic for sure. Thanks Diane! You know...digging through the archives, I saw your posts about your first wraps! That was awesome! It was a bit of a spell ago! Yes indeed, my first wraps were a spell ago. Geez I don't even remember how long it's been but I know mine weren't as good as your first wraps. I think the first one I ever did (and don't quote me on it because I'm old now and don't remember as good now as I used to) was a Montana Agate cab. But then again I could be wrong, hmmm, may have to look back on the old posts myself. |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 8, 2022 13:19:23 GMT -5
Thanks my friend! This one felt really satisfying to look at once it was finished! Thanks Diane! You know...digging through the archives, I saw your posts about your first wraps! That was awesome! It was a bit of a spell ago!  Yes indeed, my first wraps were a spell ago. Geez I don't even remember how long it's been but I know mine weren't as good as your first wraps. I think the first one I ever did (and don't quote me on it because I'm old now and don't remember as good now as I used to) was a Montana Agate cab. But then again I could be wrong, hmmm, may have to look back on the old posts myself. Well, geez, I was wrong and I'll be the first to admit it here. My first wrap ever was a Mookaite cab in January, 2010 - wow, I can't believe it's been that long. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 8, 2022 18:19:28 GMT -5
Yes indeed, my first wraps were a spell ago. Geez I don't even remember how long it's been but I know mine weren't as good as your first wraps. I think the first one I ever did (and don't quote me on it because I'm old now and don't remember as good now as I used to) was a Montana Agate cab. But then again I could be wrong, hmmm, may have to look back on the old posts myself. Well, geez, I was wrong and I'll be the first to admit it here. My first wrap ever was a Mookaite cab in January, 2010 - wow, I can't believe it's been that long. I'm having so much fun going through those old threads! There was SO much activity from SO many different people back then! I'm glad a lot of the pictures are still around...but SO many have been lost. There's tons of information in all those threads...like little hints or tips here and there. |
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Post by Tommy on Mar 9, 2022 10:22:41 GMT -5
I'm having so much fun going through those old threads! There was SO much activity from SO many different people back then! I'm glad a lot of the pictures are still around...but SO many have been lost. There's tons of information in all those threads...like little hints or tips here and there. Yeah it amazes me how many seriously talented folks came and went over the last 20 years as viewed through the condensed lens of time, so many of them dropping nuggets of wisdom that are still relevant and important. I sometimes wonder what this 'period' of time will look like in another ten or twenty years, especially to the kids who are just now being bitten by the bug. I'm not ready to reveal too much at this point but there is a new project in the works that will hopefully be a real game-changer for RTH, and there will very definitely be a place to preserve and even feature these nuggets of information, past and present. So in other words, hopefully without scaring you, keep digging up and breathing life into these nuggets whenever you find them   |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 9, 2022 12:07:55 GMT -5
I'm having so much fun going through those old threads! There was SO much activity from SO many different people back then! I'm glad a lot of the pictures are still around...but SO many have been lost. There's tons of information in all those threads...like little hints or tips here and there. I'm not ready to reveal too much at this point but there is a new project in the works that will hopefully be a real game-changer for RTH, and there will very definitely be a place to preserve and even feature these nuggets of information, past and present. I have yet to see one of your "teasers" like this one turn out to be a disappointment! I look forward to seeing what you've got in store! |
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