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Post by susand24224 on Aug 24, 2022 2:27:56 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 24, 2022 7:02:30 GMT -5
These are very different, Susan! I like seeing out of the box ideas. I like the design on the first one best. I like the little 2 colored dangle and the weave on the two front wires. 
I think I would patina.
Are you using soft wire? Are you hardening it? It looks like you could tighten up your corners (sharp bends) a little bit. With soft wire, you'll have to work the bend a few times from each angle. On the first wrap, I would slide the bindings on the right down a little. It's a symmetrical wrap, so you want the bindings symmetrical, too. Not to nit pick. I do really like them. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 24, 2022 20:36:10 GMT -5
Way to go Susan! I'm on the fence about the patina question...I think they look pretty sharp "as is"...but I could also see them with a patina. I do patina most of my copper pieces. Only rarely do I leave them as is...but whatever wire you're using, I like the existing colors that are showing in the pictures. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 24, 2022 21:07:57 GMT -5
Cool wraps, Susan! I really like them both, but the first one is my favorite. I would patina that first one, mainly because of the bead and the one dangle chain being antiqued.
Great job!
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Post by susand24224 on Aug 24, 2022 23:59:03 GMT -5
These are very different, Susan! I like seeing out of the box ideas. I like the design on the first one best. I like the little 2 colored dangle and the weave on the two front wires. I think I would patina.
Are you using soft wire? Are you hardening it? It looks like you could tighten up your corners (sharp bends) a little bit. With soft wire, you'll have to work the bend a few times from each angle. On the first wrap, I would slide the bindings on the right down a little. It's a symmetrical wrap, so you want the bindings symmetrical, too. Not to nit pick. I do really like them. Yikes! I didn't notice the migration of the binding on the right--have now added a slight twist to the back wires to prevent future migrations. My problem with the tip is that I didn't allow enough space for the chains--lesson learned. The chains pushed them a bit out of shape and I'm afraid to apply much pressure around the tip since it is a soft rock and a very small point. What I really need to work on is the "flip up" in front and back--I've never really gotten the hang of this maneuver and may try doing it prior to putting on the lower binding wires. Tela, I welcome your constructive criticism, I always am happy to learn another trick or tip to improve what I am doing! |
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Post by susand24224 on Aug 25, 2022 0:00:48 GMT -5
Cool wraps, Susan! I really like them both, but the first one is my favorite. I would patina that first one, mainly because of the bead and the one dangle chain being antiqued. Great job! Thanks for your thoughts. One chain is coated gunmetal, the other copper, and you are absolutely correct about the bead. |
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Post by susand24224 on Aug 25, 2022 0:03:06 GMT -5
Way to go Susan! I'm on the fence about the patina question...I think they look pretty sharp "as is"...but I could also see them with a patina. I do patina most of my copper pieces. Only rarely do I leave them as is...but whatever wire you're using, I like the existing colors that are showing in the pictures. Jason, I always start out thinking "it looks just fine," then liking it better when it is patinaed. (Not sure I spelled that right.) I'm still on the fence, though, as well. The second is gold-filled, so it stays as is. And thanks for your input! |
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Post by fernwood on Aug 25, 2022 6:29:52 GMT -5
I kind of like the offset on the biniding on the first cab.
Both are very nice.
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Post by drocknut on Aug 25, 2022 10:28:23 GMT -5
Those are both beautiful and I'm sure will be long treasured by your friend.
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