Second and third attempt (wire wrap)

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 15:28:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 15:28:21 GMT -5 Alrighty then, here's pics as I promised! ;D The middle one is the second attempt (and the best so far), and the third attempt is on the right.
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 15:32:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Dec 11, 2005 15:32:03 GMT -5 Randy those are super! Keep it up.
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 15:57:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 11, 2005 15:57:42 GMT -5 they are all good randy. the bail is the best on the 2nd one but you really have a knack for this. kim

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Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 16:12:07 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Dec 11, 2005 16:12:07 GMT -5

Yup, I agree with Kim, the bail does look best on the 2nd one. It's smoother with the wraps kept tighter together. Can you wiggle the stone at all? It's important to have the wire tight so the stone doesn't wiggle at all but is held very tightly. You are doing really good Randy, I am very impressed.

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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 16:22:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Dec 11, 2005 16:22:31 GMT -5 impressed? heck, i am humbled! those are unbelieveable for first trys....yep, i'd say natural talent there... either that or that is SOME BOOK! keep it up, Randy, i think you are really doing great. KD
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Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 17:00:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Dec 11, 2005 17:00:26 GMT -5 Those look great Randy! I like the one on the chain best You gonna try with the real stuff soon? Looks like you're ready for it

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Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 17:49:20 GMT -5

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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 17:49:20 GMT -5

I really appreciate the compliments, that's my insperation!!

Cher- The rocks don't move, the one in the middle is really tight! I think that I'm squeezing the wraps too tight, I'm going to try something different. I'll post pics. lol
Alice- I think that I'm going to keep on doing them in brass until I'm out of brass, the spool looks like I can make 8-10 more. I'm really enjoying this so it shouldn't take long at all, then I'm going to get into twisting the flat wire (all that fancy junk) ;D

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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 18:32:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Dec 11, 2005 18:32:21 GMT -5 wow randy, I'm impressed. never knew you had it in you. I like the David Mann avatar also robert
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 18:52:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 11, 2005 18:52:34 GMT -5 Ahhh, you recognize Davin Mann's work, you ride? (you may have told me but I can't remember)
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LCARS has started giving rock gifts Keep Rollin'! Member since September 2005 Posts: 3,839	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 11, 2005 23:26:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LCARS on Dec 11, 2005 23:26:54 GMT -5 Once again, I am inspired to one day attempt this form of lapidary art
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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 12, 2005 4:56:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Dec 12, 2005 4:56:28 GMT -5 Hi Randy, Nice job keep up the good work Jack Yorkshire UK
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 12, 2005 9:39:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Dec 12, 2005 9:39:16 GMT -5 You did a great job on those, you are a natural. Tami
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 12, 2005 12:59:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Dec 12, 2005 12:59:34 GMT -5 WOW Randy- Awesome-
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chassroc Cave Dweller Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals Member since January 2005 Posts: 3,586	Second and third attempt (wire wrap) Dec 12, 2005 13:28:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chassroc on Dec 12, 2005 13:28:54 GMT -5 Randy, Nice work...You are pretty good at this...love the blue stones too\csroc