ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Jul 28, 2007 10:31:11 GMT -5
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ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Jul 28, 2007 10:49:26 GMT -5
i forgot to say that the "dragonfly" is patterned after a fossil insect i found. it is technically not a dragonfly but a megasecopteran. i am currently (though not very quickly) working on a scientific paper describing the new genus/species. the cool part is that it represents the oldest wings in the fossil record. the image is a composite of many taken under a microscope. look closely and you might be able to see the veination in the wings.
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Post by Lady B on Jul 28, 2007 10:55:52 GMT -5
Phenomenal wrap!!! Phenomenal composite photo. I can, indeed, see the veins in the fossil wings. My first stones are still tumbling but if they are wrappable at the end stage, I'll send some along.
Your first wrap is PHENOMENAL!
Lady B
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jul 28, 2007 10:56:36 GMT -5
Hey, you're really good in wire modelling! That fossil is awesome, too!
Welcome on the forum!
Adrian
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Post by Cher on Jul 28, 2007 11:03:07 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. Totally awesome bug! What are the little pieces you have clipping the wires together in the wings? Neat fossil too, I can see the veins in the wings, that's an amazing find.
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ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Jul 28, 2007 11:05:56 GMT -5
the little pieces holding the wings together are just small flattend round wire. and let me tell you there are a pain in the butt to get to look right. that is one of the reasons it took so long to make.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 28, 2007 11:17:22 GMT -5
you should do really well at wrapping a cabochon if you can make that!
kim
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luv2hound
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Post by luv2hound on Jul 28, 2007 12:17:40 GMT -5
Those look awsome. I think you've done a fabulous job. I agree with the others I think you'll be a great wrapper of stones. Love the fossil composite too. It is amazing what can be preserved in rocks. Thanks for sharing the pics.
~~Mitzi~~
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Jul 28, 2007 22:02:35 GMT -5
Great looking wire work, you obviously have good hands and eye for detail. The fossile was pretty smurffy also. How large was the actual insect itself ? It appears to be a far distant relative of a Dragon Fly. Amazing detail .
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ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Jul 28, 2007 22:47:45 GMT -5
the fossil insect has about a 4 cm wingspan. it dates back to the late part of the mississippian. the interesting thing is that the wings show a very complex and evolved wing veination, which would suggest that there should be a much older flying insect. the preservation is also interesting. it was a carbonized impression that later was replaced with hematite. many of the fossils from this site are a beautiful red color on a yellow ochre claystone. most of the other fossils have been ferns and lepidodendron parts. a few animals have been found mainly shrimp, of which there are four or so species, a few primative fishes, a microsaur, and amphibian, one other winged insect and a miilepede. all of which are new to science. the formation is the Manning Canyon Shale if any one is interested in learning more. thanks to everyone for the compliments and interest shown
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jul 28, 2007 23:37:02 GMT -5
I have a bunch of older pendant style stones I could send ya, pm me. Your sculpture is great. Can't wait to see your first stone wrap.
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Jul 29, 2007 8:17:34 GMT -5
WOWZA! That is one coooool wire bug. Very interesting fossil too. I am with the others...I don't think you will have a problem picking up wrapping cabs.
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raqy
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Post by raqy on Jul 29, 2007 9:55:01 GMT -5
ok I love dragonflys. That is very interesting, please keep us posted and pictures are very welcomed.. I only have some tumbled rock but would be happy to send you some to practice on just pm me.
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Post by BuiltonRock on Jul 29, 2007 13:09:53 GMT -5
That is awesome! Looks like your getting some stones to wrap but if not pm me. I'd like to try my hand at this someday.... john
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Jul 30, 2007 1:07:03 GMT -5
Wow! I can see why it took so long to finish the wrap. That's gorgeous, even without any rocks, LOL! And, fossil pics are always welcome. Thanks for all the info on yours! How neat, that you are a part of something so scientifically important (oldest wings!!!), that's pretty amazing.
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ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Aug 3, 2007 17:09:10 GMT -5
Jonje thanks for the great stones. there were way more than i expected. i will be out of town for a while but after that i will start to wrap some of them. if you are interested in fossils of any sort let me know. i plan on sending a few polishable pieces your way. thanks again!!!! brock
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 3, 2007 18:04:00 GMT -5
that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! love the bug!
KD
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fossilman
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Post by fossilman on Aug 5, 2007 21:50:08 GMT -5
that is a sweet wrap, and a super sweet bug! It's a blast to find something new to science!
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ebrocklds
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Post by ebrocklds on Aug 5, 2007 22:02:54 GMT -5
thanks everyone
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 8, 2007 8:59:29 GMT -5
That dragonfly is just way too cool. Tami
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