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Post by NatureNut on Jan 4, 2009 21:47:27 GMT -5
Amber made me post a pic of the wrap I gave to her today for Christmas. It's Citrine with 20 gauge square and 22 gauge round Sterling Silver dead soft. The french ear wires are bought while I made the lower part to which the small stones are glued to make up the earrings. Picked this color because I thought she need something for when she wears gold/yellow, even though now Tony has an abundance of Citrine! LOL. This is my third wrap. The back for Tweet Hope you enjoy it in wonderful health and happiness, Amber! Lots of Huggs.
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 4, 2009 21:57:35 GMT -5
JO: I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Again I am so proud of you how you have learned so much so quickly! This wire wrapping is so hard, you know how I struggle to make a bail, and this piece is just stunning!!! I will treasure it, especially since it came from the place you took me on my first rock hounding hike! You have developed such skill in so little time it shows the true artist that you are inside. I have my outfit all picked out to wear it tomorrow, and the people at work will have a new surprise when I tell them another friend made it, they are quite jealous of my bling!!! Hugs and many many thanks for your friendship as well!!! AMBER
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 4, 2009 22:36:35 GMT -5
I saw it first ;D Hmmmm, was I supposed to say that? lol
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 4, 2009 22:49:47 GMT -5
Randy made me show him first when I told him I had finished it. He gave it his Biker Stamp of approval! LOL. I should say he "badgered" me into it!
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 5, 2009 6:52:39 GMT -5
Well Randy I wish you could shoot some cab instruction my way, like you did wire wrapping for Jo, because she is a real pro, I love this piece so much!!
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 5, 2009 7:51:06 GMT -5
I'm glad Amber made you post a pic. That is a beautiful wrap. Those swirlies are awesome and I still can't figure out how to swirl wire under the wrap wire without ending up with kinks in the free floating swirls. Good for you Jo. There is just something so wonderful about giving gifts where the complete process of the gift was through your own effort.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 5, 2009 8:57:39 GMT -5
It's amazing! Those curls look so natural! And the back is neat, too. Very beautiful set!
Adrian
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jan 5, 2009 10:48:18 GMT -5
Beautiful job - Extra beauty points are awarded for posting the back great job
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Post by Tony W on Jan 5, 2009 10:59:20 GMT -5
Yep, the swirlies are way nice! You are coming a long way in a hurry! Tony
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jan 5, 2009 12:10:11 GMT -5
Beautiful set naturenut. Good Job!
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Post by Tonyterner on Jan 5, 2009 15:46:19 GMT -5
I was quite amazed when I saw the piece because I would never attempt something so complex as this. You did a wonderful job on it.
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Post by sparkles on Jan 5, 2009 17:35:24 GMT -5
Oh Jo! That's Awesome!
What a gorgeous wrap and a really beautiful stone. I love Citrine, that honey colour is beautiful, and I really like the crackles and variations in the colour, super stuff. I love those natural earrings though, they are really eye catching and a fabulous contrast to the main pendant. Great job and a very wonderful gift, if that's your third, my oh my have we got some treats in store! Wrap on! ;D
Thanks for sharing your wonderful results, they are very pretty indeed.
Cheers,
Sparkles.
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Post by frane on Jan 5, 2009 18:41:52 GMT -5
You did a great job and I know they will look great on Amber! Fran
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blarneystone
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Post by blarneystone on Jan 5, 2009 20:43:19 GMT -5
Third wrap? Nice job! I think the stone is a great choice as well.... makes for a very nice set.
Dan
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hope
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Post by hope on Jan 5, 2009 22:27:10 GMT -5
A really nice set. We don't see too many complete sets like that. It is truly an original design.
Hope
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