hobopuppy
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2007
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Post by hobopuppy on Oct 21, 2007 20:15:57 GMT -5
...are amazing. I thought I would try my hand at wrapping. Could you guys hear the swearing from where you live? I bet you could. Talk about frustrating. How the heck do you guys make things so perfect? I couldn't stop the stupid wire from sliding all over the place or to stay where I wanted it. I've got small fingers so you think I'd be able to work with wire but I swear I felt like I had these giant hands that couldn't do squat. I think I should stick to drilling. Stacey
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Post by texaswoodie on Oct 21, 2007 20:22:16 GMT -5
I'm still working on the perfect thing Curt
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Oct 21, 2007 21:31:19 GMT -5
it takes a whole lot of practice. I went to a gem and jewelry show this weekend and the wire wrappers at the show blew me away. I felt very humbled.
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desertdweller
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2006
Posts: 1,803
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 21, 2007 22:18:46 GMT -5
Don't feel bad, you should of seen my lovely "boat anchor", (wrap), or "Cousin it", (my other wrap), they would make you feel like a pro.......
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nancyf
has rocks in the head
Wired Cowgirl
Member since April 2007
Posts: 629
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Post by nancyf on Oct 22, 2007 4:37:17 GMT -5
Awwww hun...you should've seen my firsties! lol...I still have a few to remind me of my humble beginnings. ;D Some people start easier with round wire...some with square...it depends on the person is all. To me, copper is the best starting wire and I still use it. I get mine from www.brandywinejewelrysupply.com I'm going to do some beginner tips and put them on my site. I'll let the forum know when they are up and ready.
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adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
Posts: 10,777
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 22, 2007 7:11:04 GMT -5
Awwww hun...you should've seen my firsties! lol...I still have a few to remind me of my humble beginnings. ;D It would be a great idea that you, real master wrappers, to post some of your first wraps. That might encourage us, the ones aiming to the high peaks you're on now Adrian
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nancyf
has rocks in the head
Wired Cowgirl
Member since April 2007
Posts: 629
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Post by nancyf on Oct 22, 2007 7:52:04 GMT -5
I'll see if I can find them...I might have some pics somewhere too...only they aren't very big as I was REALLY bad at taking pics too. lol....
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Post by creativeminded on Oct 22, 2007 10:59:43 GMT -5
You might be using to hard wire, you probably need to work with copper which was mentioned before or get what they call dead soft wire. A little hint the more you work the wire the harder it will get, it is called work hardening. Tami
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