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Brushing up the skills

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aGates has rocks in the head Building a silver studio Member since January 2021 Posts: 518	Brushing up the skills Aug 22, 2022 14:00:47 GMT -5 rockjunquie, vegasjames, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aGates on Aug 22, 2022 14:00:47 GMT -5 She likes it. Help me get better constructive criticism okay ready go! That's 925 wire btw.
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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,424	Brushing up the skills Aug 22, 2022 18:47:39 GMT -5 rockjunquie and aGates like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Aug 22, 2022 18:47:39 GMT -5 I like the way you did the elongated cradle wires Johnny! It's a SUPER plus that she like it...in fact...that's THE most important thing!
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Brushing up the skills Aug 23, 2022 6:23:53 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 23, 2022 6:23:53 GMT -5

I think this looks real good- there is a lot going on that is right. I like snugs wraps.

I like how you placed the binding winding wires and I like the curls at the top. I think I would lose the curl that comes over the face, though. You don't need it. The other curls are just enough.

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Brushing up the skills Aug 23, 2022 9:44:17 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 23, 2022 9:44:17 GMT -5

Agree with Tela, Johnny. Sometimes less is more. The stone is slender and the curl makes it a little lopsided.

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Brushing up the skills Aug 23, 2022 12:12:40 GMT -5 rockjunquie and hummingbirdstones like this

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Post by aGates on Aug 23, 2022 12:12:40 GMT -5

Thank you lady's, I see your point. I think I'll ask the wife if I could snip it. I think it would accentuate the slender profile of the stone and it is hiding a rather symmetrical binding wires.

Okay more to come

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Brushing up the skills Aug 23, 2022 12:20:58 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones and aGates like this

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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 23, 2022 12:20:58 GMT -5

aGates Is that you in the background looking very pleased with yourself?

I don't want you to think it isn't a good wrap because it is. I really like how you avoided doing the "usual" and placed the binding wires higher. It works well with the stone. This wrap is a real leap from some of your others. Good job!

The fact that your woman loves it is proof and icing on the cake.

aGates has rocks in the head Building a silver studio Member since January 2021 Posts: 518	Brushing up the skills Aug 23, 2022 12:32:20 GMT -5 rockjunquie and hummingbirdstones like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aGates on Aug 23, 2022 12:32:20 GMT -5 That is me haha cheesing.
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