adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 13, 2007 9:56:26 GMT -5
Hi, I wrapped today three of my local tumbled stones: Here are the fronts: And the backs: And a close-up of the one in the right side: I consider the one in the middle pretty masculine, so Shannon (Weeshan), maybe it's useful for you. I think the stone in the left deserves a more delicate style, but didn't find yet a wrap that could follow the two color-border lines. Thanks for looking, Adrian
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Oct 13, 2007 14:36:57 GMT -5
I'm really liking your hammered wirewraps, Adrian. The backs of these look good, as well.
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Post by Tweetiepy on Oct 13, 2007 19:42:50 GMT -5
does the wire get hardened after hammering? I'm thinking of getting some copper wire & trying that for the wraps
I really like them all! great job
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Oct 14, 2007 9:57:22 GMT -5
Those are really neat Adrian. All of 'em show lots of creativity. Keep it up! Dan
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Post by akansan on Oct 14, 2007 10:24:48 GMT -5
I love what you're doing with your wraps! What kind of hammer are you using?
(Tweet - hammering with a rubber mallet is a technique people use to harden their plain silver work without the indentions. I really like the effect Adrian's getting with the hammer though...)
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Post by texaswoodie on Oct 14, 2007 19:12:22 GMT -5
Great front and back Adrian! I like your unique style.
Curt
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raqy
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Post by raqy on Oct 14, 2007 19:46:39 GMT -5
You have created your own unique style Adrian. Its great, keep up the good work.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 15, 2007 9:02:05 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone!
Yes Tweet, the wire hardenes a little after hammering but I like it that way. I have a usual hammer, around 200 g.
Adrian
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AGATEGRRRL
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Post by AGATEGRRRL on Oct 15, 2007 10:11:15 GMT -5
Nice work Adrian! Your wrapping looks really good. I like the hammering too.
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Post by creativeminded on Oct 15, 2007 10:40:46 GMT -5
Very nice. Tami
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Oct 15, 2007 16:43:56 GMT -5
I love that hammered look too...I think the first two could be unisex. Way to go!
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Post by Tweetiepy on Oct 15, 2007 17:13:58 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone! Yes Tweet, the wire hardenes a little after hammering but I like it that way. I have a usual hammer, around 200 g. Adrian I guess the 2 pound sledge is out of the question...
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Shelbeeray
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 15, 2007 19:37:56 GMT -5
I really like the hammered look and the simplicity of the prongs on the first wrap. That's my favorite. I'm going to have to try that!!
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