deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jan 29, 2009 4:21:56 GMT -5
Anybody do one? I'm a big knitter ( :blush: what I've been doing lately, rather than rocks and wrapping :blush: ) and I'm not sure how to go about doing this with wire wrapping.
Any advice, tips, sites that I could check out?
Thanks, RTH'rs!!
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 29, 2009 7:40:24 GMT -5
I don't think that I have ever seen a wire wrapped scarf pin. I just went searching and no luck but I know that fabric shops have the pins with the flat back to glue decorations on and I think I have seen these pins with punched out holes also. If you found one with punched out holes, I'm sure you could modify your weave to incorporate the pin on the back side. Even if it doesn't have the holes, you could glue the pin to the back and wrap the stone as if the pin were part of the stone. I hope you find a way to do this because I see one of your wraps on a scarf in my minds eye and it is really pretty.
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Post by akansan on Jan 29, 2009 8:38:33 GMT -5
Here's my ignorance - what's the difference between a scarf pin and a regular pin? I made this pin a while back and learned a few lessons at the time: I don't have any pictures of the back, but I can try to describe for you what I did and what I'd do differently. I made a pin back similar to the ones shown here (out of two pieces), anchored it in place on a wire through the circle wraps with binding wraps holding it straight on the wire. www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/jewelry/pins.htm
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Post by akansan on Jan 29, 2009 9:01:43 GMT -5
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 29, 2009 9:09:10 GMT -5
Wow! Checked out that tute and boy is it cool! Love the new avatar, Akansan. Jo
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Post by Lady B on Jan 29, 2009 9:56:19 GMT -5
Here's my ignorance - what's the difference between a scarf pin and a regular pin? I made this pin a while back and learned a few lessons at the time: I don't have any pictures of the back, but I can try to describe for you what I did and what I'd do differently. I made a pin back similar to the ones shown here (out of two pieces), anchored it in place on a wire through the circle wraps with binding wraps holding it straight on the wire. www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/jewelry/pins.htmI've never made a scarf pin but I have been given two over the years. The main difference I can think of is that my scarf pins had no looping wires that could catch in the weave. The gorgeous wrap that Ronda shows here would quickly snare the fine loops of yarn, whether it was knitted or crocheted. It would be lovely, however, on a tartan or a solid cloth scarf! I have got to get into crocheting with wire...I just know there is a way to incorporate my tumbled stones. I am also playing around with some mesh-crochet that could hold a stone. If I can make it work, I'll post the pix. Lady B
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jan 29, 2009 10:48:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the links! Yep, I googled too, and couldn't find anything, so I knew I could count on you guys! Looks like just a filed heavy gauge wire, filed and smoothed with a loop to catch it! Yes, It would have to be careful to make sure it wouldn't snag every where on a knitted item!! I'll be trying that soon and I'll post (front and back) if I come up with anything! I'm also thinking...I wonder if the wire used would be an issue? Should it be copper rather than Sterling, as the sterling might not take the repeated opening and closing? Brainstorm! Maybe a pinback for those round buttons! Hmmmm....
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Post by akansan on Jan 29, 2009 10:58:11 GMT -5
I'd also recommend using half-hard. I had to redo my clasp because the wire was prone to bending while you were fastening (first the wire was too thin & too soft, then it was just too soft, then it finally was the right thickness and hardness). Either that or be sure to hammer (but not flatten!) the wire to harden it. The length of the pin doesn't get worked enough to harden it.
Oh - and the loops help tension the wire. You'll want to avoid a complete U when making the back - you want more of a rounded V so the wire will be tight against the catch.
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jan 29, 2009 15:24:31 GMT -5
Ack! me and hammers, and I usually lose...lol. Yes, thank you for that advice! I really don't wear pins much, but I am knitting a vest right now that uses one.
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 29, 2009 16:38:24 GMT -5
I like brooches on blazers and coats, but remember when silkie scarves were in vogue and there were like a million ways to wrap them? Well I remember having a round disc that was open with a line through it so you could wrap many ways! It was clear, and I used to think they should make pretty ones, I doubt I still have one, but I will check!
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Post by 49er on Jan 29, 2009 19:26:15 GMT -5
Very different...like the stone.
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