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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 8:27:58 GMT -5
I love drusies. Just love them. Jamie sent me this one. cab before wrap pic of crystals through the loupe all wrapped up. I know I have to straighten the frame and bail out as it is really crooked but wanted to show it anyway. The cab made me think of a boat so I tried to create something that would look like a c*ckpit. here's a closeup angle shot The backside My next victim will be this one which Randy sent me (yup, got closeups of the crystals in this sweetie also Thanks Jamie and Randy and thanks all for looking.
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jan 23, 2009 8:42:44 GMT -5
OOOOOOOO I love that druzy "boatwrap" Great job!
I have to say that the side "twists" are cool, did you twist the wire or is this something you bought? I count at least 4 different types of wire in there.
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 9:17:38 GMT -5
Hi Tweetie, I twisted two lengths of 22gauge round with my screw gun and then gently hammered the twisted wire to flatten it. I have used this design to make bracelets also. The design is fun to make. Thanks for your nice comment.
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 23, 2009 9:22:29 GMT -5
Oh Lori! The only thing I have a complaint about is that there are not MORE pictures of this gorgeous piece of art! Thank you for sharing it with us. Your detail on the sides are just gorgeous!
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Post by Tonyterner on Jan 23, 2009 12:04:50 GMT -5
you are truly an artist.
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 17:03:45 GMT -5
Thanks Jo and Tony
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 23, 2009 17:14:10 GMT -5
Wow, beautiful job on the wrap! The twisted sides is something that I've got to try That red lace does kinda look familiar. lol
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Post by kjohn0102 on Jan 23, 2009 18:26:10 GMT -5
so very cool! I love the way you have twisted, and then hammered the centere wire. That cab of Randy's sure is pretty-can't wait to see it finished! kj
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Post by kev6200 on Jan 23, 2009 19:11:06 GMT -5
That wrap is INCREDIBLE!! Really beautiful work.
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Post by Gem'n I on Jan 23, 2009 20:14:58 GMT -5
Very nice work and the sides make this so perfect for the stone presentation.
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 23, 2009 21:04:49 GMT -5
Oh Lori: I need a lesson with the master! WOWSA! I love the boat, it is like a Venetian gondola ANd that cab from Randy is really nice, wow, what a great stone, you are the wrapping queen! B E A U T I F U L!!!!
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Post by darrad on Jan 23, 2009 21:29:01 GMT -5
That is one beautiful piece!!! Can't wait to see what you do with Randy's cab.
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 21:43:48 GMT -5
thanks everyone. Amber, I'll show you my wrapping techniques if you show me your cabbing techniques when we meet ;D
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 23, 2009 22:08:20 GMT -5
Gladly, but I am not that good at cabbing yet either!!!
You truly do beautiful work, you are so creative!
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Post by UtahRockHound on Jan 23, 2009 22:21:20 GMT -5
Very nice wrap. This is the goal I would set for my wrapping. Someday I will get there. (two big thumbs up)
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 23, 2009 22:30:50 GMT -5
Wow! Nice work! It gives us beginners something to shoot for.
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Post by Tony W on Jan 23, 2009 22:35:32 GMT -5
Man, that is so cool! Lori, you just keep raising the bar. Love the twists...and great idea to flatten them a bit. I'm stealing that right away! Tony
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2009 23:22:29 GMT -5
Lori,
That is freaking amazing!!!! Another thing you and I have in common beside our beach pebbles. I love love LOVE Druzy too!!!! I got a flat rater of geodes recently.....some have larger crystals inside but many are sparkly druzy...I plan on wrapping some. Would you like me to send you some along with your other goodies? I have plenty.
Shannon
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 24, 2009 0:20:38 GMT -5
Thank you these are really nice compliments, I'm no pro but I was a beginner when I became a member and it was here where I copied and learned a lot of what I do. Shannon, no decent rock loving hound worth her salt, would say no to your very generous offer, no matter how many Geodes she already has but any decent rocklovinghound worth their salt will return in like kind. ;D Do you have a jewelers loupe? Wait a minute, I think we had this conversation this past summer. You do have a loupe , I think. Tony, steal away, the door is unlocked, I left the lights on and a plate of cookies out also.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2009 0:26:03 GMT -5
Lori, Yup, I have a loupe Nothing better than a loupe AND a druzy rock in your hand.
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