aunuts
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Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool.
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Post by aunuts on Dec 23, 2012 18:41:28 GMT -5
Hi Randy,
I just found this pinned on Pinterest. Thought it looked like your work. Another great job.
Jo
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Post by Bikerrandy on Dec 23, 2012 19:40:27 GMT -5
Hi Jo, great to see you around!  |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Dec 31, 2012 22:53:54 GMT -5
Amazing wow the photography too
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dolfinchris
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Post by dolfinchris on Feb 15, 2013 5:33:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the great tutorial.I really appreciate this community for sharing such a helpful posts
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missalu
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Post by missalu on Apr 29, 2013 21:01:06 GMT -5
I am so glad I found this group. So much information, on a variety of aspects. I was wondering about using sterling silver wire. I want to base all my jewelry making with silver, but I have no idea how it will be to work with.
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Apr 30, 2013 9:20:24 GMT -5
Thank you for this Randy, It's things like this which give a different perspective on ways to do things that got me interested in wrapping in the first place,, and seeing the differences between you & others here has taught me a lot.... I just finished printing this out to add to my binder of Wire Wrapping and it will go right along side Telas Tutorial so I now have to excellent sources of information to reference when I need it!!! Kudos to you bro!!!!
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magpie
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Post by magpie on Jan 13, 2014 0:49:03 GMT -5
Oh cool, I've done lots of wraps but was never sure how to get those flamboyant loops, looks like you've got a good way to make them behave, I'll have to give this a shot next time I wander back to a style this will work with, thanks!
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saire
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Post by saire on Apr 22, 2014 12:24:51 GMT -5
From someone self-taught whose taste has now evolved to wish I could absorb all the wire-weaving and wrapping and related knowledge in one gulp (not to mention having the $$ for the wire to do that!) -- your tutorial is a joy -- beautiful, just the right amount of simple/complex design -- stands out artistically, and both easy to understand and fun to read. Thank you for sharing.
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saire
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Post by saire on Apr 22, 2014 12:30:07 GMT -5
I would like to make suggestion. Round wire can be rather difficult to control when making bindings. I would recommend 20 gauge half round instead. Other than that, Randy gave a great tutorial. I know this is true, but I was so excited he used round wire -- I *have* round wire! No half-round, nor any money to purchase any at the moment, so it's nice to find a tut that lets me use what I have... |
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Post by wireholic on Apr 22, 2014 12:36:49 GMT -5
I would like to make suggestion. Round wire can be rather difficult to control when making bindings. I would recommend 20 gauge half round instead. Other than that, Randy gave a great tutorial. I know this is true, but I was so excited he used round wire -- I *have* round wire! No half-round, nor any money to purchase any at the moment, so it's nice to find a tut that lets me use what I have... If you hammer the round wire flat - it makes a great binding wire |
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saire
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Post by saire on May 2, 2014 16:49:35 GMT -5
Thank you, Karen -- this leads me to another question, though. Most of my wire is plated-over-copper/craft wire (although I did just bite the bullet recently and bought some sterling when prices dipped). Lots of round in many gauges and lots of 18 gauge square and a couple 16 gauge square. Anyway, I'm afraid to hammer any plated wire, for obvious reasons. Do you (or does anyone) have any suggestions for some way of...I don't know...jerry-rigging the hammering of plated wire (I mean, I know I sound stupid--obviously it would involve using a much lighter touch, but I'm wondering if it can even be done at all)? Oh, and I also am spending *way* too much on rocks...and now on wire, too. I'm about to go look at THREE packages that just arrived. I'm trying to feel guilty...  |
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Post by wireholic on May 3, 2014 13:01:40 GMT -5
Thank you, Karen -- this leads me to another question, though. Most of my wire is plated-over-copper/craft wire (although I did just bite the bullet recently and bought some sterling when prices dipped). Lots of round in many gauges and lots of 18 gauge square and a couple 16 gauge square. Anyway, I'm afraid to hammer any plated wire, for obvious reasons. Do you (or does anyone) have any suggestions for some way of...I don't know...jerry-rigging the hammering of plated wire (I mean, I know I sound stupid--obviously it would involve using a much lighter touch, but I'm wondering if it can even be done at all)? Oh, and I also am spending *way* too much on rocks...and now on wire, too. I'm about to go look at THREE packages that just arrived. I'm trying to feel guilty... Sorry Sarah - didn't see your question till now. Don't hammer enameled craft wire at all - it will crack the coating! The exception might be silver or gold colored copper if the metal itself is colored all the way through and not just plated. My favorite wire comes from the hardware store. I buy a foot or two of thick trunk wire for just a couple bucks and peel the plastic off. Inside is a bunch of pure soft copper wires in lots of different sizes! You can hammer the round wire to make flat binding wire. You might have to anneal it to get it soft again. I use a cast iron skillet on the BBQ so I don't stink up the kitchen |
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transcendental
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Post by transcendental on Jun 9, 2014 20:02:20 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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whatamidoing
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Post by whatamidoing on Aug 21, 2014 20:54:20 GMT -5
This is a great tutorial! Pictures are so good that even I understand what is going on. Going to try this wire wrapping again. Maybe I can get the hang of it. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Post by everquestplayer on Oct 2, 2014 16:09:49 GMT -5
TYVM!!! I will have to try this one soon!!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 2, 2016 16:37:25 GMT -5
Ok,looks easy enough....I want to teach myself to wire wrap....Cold days in the winter months would be perfect days to get it done!!
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michellegray
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Post by michellegray on Mar 26, 2016 13:59:30 GMT -5
Really great tutorial. You made it seem easy to make a really beautiful setting for your cab. Thanks so much!
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es355lucille
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Post by es355lucille on Apr 14, 2016 22:59:21 GMT -5
Very nice tutorial! Thank you for all the great information and the time you put into this!
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Mar 6, 2022 20:26:22 GMT -5
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