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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 10, 2005 22:52:18 GMT -5
Need more beer. ;D I got bored and my wife was bored a couple weeks ago so she did some research and ordered wire and tools and a "how to" book. Funny, she figured it out on her own, I've never even mentioned wire wrap before. Anyhow, my first humble attempt......  |
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Post by Cher on Dec 10, 2005 22:56:35 GMT -5
WoW that's a bit more than a "humble" attempt! Nice job!!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 10, 2005 23:01:45 GMT -5
You're too kind darlin  I actually was surprized that it looked like a wire wrap when I was done. I got the steps down, now I just need to do a couple more. I'll probably give it another try tomorrow, plenty of Botswana left! ;D |
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Post by joe on Dec 11, 2005 0:29:21 GMT -5
Most excellent Randy! That's the first?! The first first? I think you have the knack for it. What kind of wire did you use?
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Post by jdennis on Dec 11, 2005 1:50:43 GMT -5
man you guys make it look so easy.. did you buy that wire sculpt course?
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Pebbles
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Post by Pebbles on Dec 11, 2005 2:12:08 GMT -5
 Wow, Randy! And you say you made it yerself! How wonderful ( and thoughtful, too ) !!! But I think BamBam is getting suspicious..... Pebbles |
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wil1213
starting to shine!
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Post by wil1213 on Dec 11, 2005 2:33:33 GMT -5
wow, that is really nice  i wish i had that talent. may i ask the name of the how to book so i can look for it on amazon |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 7:21:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the cool comments y'all!!  LOL pebbles, you just gave me a good start for Sunday morning. ;D Yes, that was my very first attempt. I read the book a couple times but the biggest thing that helped was looking at pics of the stuff that y'all have done on here. The wire is brass, didn't want to use "the good stuff" on the first go-around. As soon as I feel that I'm ready, I'll go with the gold-filled wire next (read that in another post). The tools, wire, and book came from Bernies lapidary supplies, this guy must have over a hundred web pages of supplies! The book that I have is "Contemporary Wire Wapped Jewelry", it shows everything step by step. bernieslapidary.com |
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Post by Alice on Dec 11, 2005 9:03:14 GMT -5
Great wire wrap Randy
I did 3 wire wraps that turned out ok. I didn't wrap for about a month or 2 afterwards, and now, no matter how hard I try, I just can't tie everything together and make a bail.
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drupe
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Post by drupe on Dec 11, 2005 9:25:30 GMT -5
If thats the first, I can hardly wait to see your wraps when you get some experience. You did a really fine wrap. My compliments to the wrap artist. Pete |
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Dec 11, 2005 9:32:58 GMT -5
Wire wrapping is not difficult. Let the wire speak to you, Grasshoppa. Randy, when you're ready for buying "The good wire" try square wire for the wrap (it's easier to work with and you can twist it for interesting texture) and 1/2 round for the bindings. Keep your bundles of wire together with tape while you bind. I get my wire from Rio Grande 'cuz it's local. But Doc, who lives in Floriduh, gets his wire there because it's consistantly good wire. Like Doc says, DON'T USE DEAD SOFT WIRE! I use half-hard, but hard wire lasts longer. www.riogrande.com/ Gold prices are going up... Alice, I make my bails by wrapping the wires around something round. I use the round end of my file but you can use a crochet hook, or a toothpick if you want a small bail. I love wire wrapping but lately I haven't found enough time in the day to do any. Nice first attempt Randy. You got the basics down. S |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 9:47:42 GMT -5
Great info, thanks!! ....and thanks for the compliments! I just finished another, it turned out alot better, I'll post pics later (may try a third one) ;D
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 11, 2005 14:20:40 GMT -5
you are definitely a natural at tumbling and wire wrapping randy. it's time to break out the genie! putty in your hands.
pebbles too funny.
kim
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Post by jdennis on Dec 11, 2005 14:54:25 GMT -5
I think we should start an area where we should share pictures of our wire instructions.. so every one can learn  I'll post some soon |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 15:24:39 GMT -5
That's actually an awesome idea, a wire wrap forum would be cool. I'm really in to this now, I want to learn more!!
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Post by joe on Dec 11, 2005 15:29:26 GMT -5
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 15:43:50 GMT -5
More great stuff!! I sure wish he had a good camera, I'd love to see pics of this.
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Post by jdennis on Dec 12, 2005 0:34:43 GMT -5
ya me too..I'm gonna buy that book after X-mas. Thanks randy for the tip I have been looking for a good wire book.You Rock
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Dec 12, 2005 4:54:18 GMT -5
Hi
lovley pieces someone will be proud to own them one day
Keep up the good work
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 12, 2005 9:24:31 GMT -5
You did very well for your first time.
Tami
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I actually was surprized that it looked like a wire wrap when I was done. I got the steps down, now I just need to do a couple more. I'll probably give it another try tomorrow, plenty of Botswana left! ;D 
I'll post some soon
