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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 3, 2009 15:20:20 GMT -5
Dang!!!!!! What a gorgeous wrap!!!!
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Aug 4, 2009 1:00:50 GMT -5
:blush: thanks everyone! Sponge Bob was just FUN to wrap, it's a marvelously shaped cab, with LOTS of personality!
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Post by akansan on Aug 10, 2009 11:51:00 GMT -5
They've arrived! Yippee! I have a lovely wrap from Nancy, and a great Spiderman jasper cab to play with. Now, where did I set my tools (they're with my camera, somewhere!)...
I'll grab pictures this evening for everyone.
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 13, 2009 7:38:45 GMT -5
Oh boy, Anticipating the pics.... with a smile...
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 16, 2009 17:45:21 GMT -5
Okay, Okay ..... huh .......
Now I am officially sweating!! BUT ......
Let's see .... Chris is next, then me. Then SitNWrap ..... I am so excited (and nervous) now.
If this vibe batch comes out as nice as it is looking after 4 days straight in 120/220 (it is going into prepolish tonight), I now know what stone I am sending on to her.
I feel the cut I did on it is great. Both pieces of the stone were cut great. Well .... you know me .... I don't know how to make a round cab yet. Oh well!
This is a wicked stone ... I am going to have a really hard time parting with it ... I think it deserves SitNWrap.
It is flashy, it is subtle, it is a busy stone with lots of awesome color!!! Yippeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm done now .... I think .... ;D
Should I be a brat and wait until I send the stone to Lori or give it up? Nah ........ okay maybe .....
Hopefully it will be done by Thursday ... I want a solid 48 hours in each prepolish and polish.
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Post by akansan on Aug 17, 2009 11:11:02 GMT -5
Okay, I found my camera this weekend, and the batteries are on the charger now...so there should be pics this evening! (Honest!)
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Post by akansan on Aug 17, 2009 20:31:14 GMT -5
Okay, pictures! Sorry for the poor quality - my cat sat on my lightbox.  Yes, it's been so long since I've used it I hadn't checked it over recently. I guess that means I need to get moving! Anyway, here's the pretties I received from Nancy! Her wrap:  For me to wrap:  I've stared at it awhile and I'm pretty sure I know what I'll do here. Should be finished by the weekend.  |
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Aug 17, 2009 21:52:03 GMT -5
Gorgeous cab - both of them. & the wrap's perfect for the agate.
Great work all around.
Jo
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Post by cman on Aug 18, 2009 7:19:13 GMT -5
I'm new will be watching if pictures posted.
Could you guy's mention wire used etc
Might help some newbies.
Thanks and Have a heap of fun,
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Aug 18, 2009 18:22:09 GMT -5
Hi cman,
Welcome aboard.
You may find more info re: wire gauge, etc. in other threads on this section of wire wrapping. Seems that most in here, who do the groove wrap, use round wire. Those who do the border wrap use square & 1/2 round wire. The gauge & hardness vary due to the artist's preference. I prefer 22 ga square dead soft, but I've also used half hard. Depends on the application.
Hope this helps. Check out some of the other threads & sections on this forum. The people are absolutely the best, & everyone's happy to help where they can.
Jo
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Post by kjohn0102 on Aug 19, 2009 18:52:38 GMT -5
Great looking cabs and wrap. Welcome cman! We all always forget to mention details! Personally, I use 21 or 22g square, and 18,20 or 21 1/2 round for bindings. Totally depends on the size of the cab-if I feel I need a heavier wire to keep it all together, I'll use 21G and 18 1/2 round for the bindings.
kj
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Post by MyNewHobby on Aug 21, 2009 11:20:54 GMT -5
Those are gorgeous!
I may be running a little behind as I have had to stop the vibe for a few days. Should be riled and ready by next week.
So please .... no rush!!
As always
Julie
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 21, 2009 12:04:12 GMT -5
I think what I used was a 22g square and 21g gold-copper wire called Nu-Gold for the wrap in this thread. Won't tarnish and has a deeper gold color that accented the wrap well. I use 20g square for groove wraps with 24g half round for the binding. 20, 22 & 24g square for other wraps depending on the size of the stone, with 24g half round for binding. Jo
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Post by akansan on Aug 26, 2009 19:35:54 GMT -5
Okay, the cab is wrapped! As soon as I get a shipping address, I'll have it in the mail to Chris. |
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Post by sitnwrap on Aug 27, 2009 7:48:32 GMT -5
Ronda, that wrap Nancy sent you is so pretty. What is the stone she sent you to wrap? It looks like something spiderwebby. Julie, You crack me up. Your enthusiasm is contagious. |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 18, 2009 13:33:43 GMT -5
Hi All!!!!
Just checking in to see where our roaming wire is at.
I have been very lax about practicing and now am under the gun (so to speak).
Plus .... I love seeing all the cabs and wraps as they move along on the journey.
As always ... my humble thanks
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Post by akansan on Sept 18, 2009 15:53:23 GMT -5
Sigh - it's sitting at my house. It's now boxed up, and as soon as I can break away from my computer (work computer - which sits next to my home computer, which is an evil temptation throughout the day), I'll take it to the PO. Really, I was just giving you time to practice, Julie.  |
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Sept 18, 2009 23:10:53 GMT -5
hey there KJ,
can we get an updated list? really would appretiate it.
Jo
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 19, 2009 17:41:34 GMT -5
Oh .... don't hurry on my account .... WOOF!
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 19, 2009 17:44:22 GMT -5
Oh ..... Akansan .... you are sending to Chris ..... which gives me a little more time. I already know what unwrapped piece I am sending ...
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Yes, it's been so long since I've used it I hadn't checked it over recently. I guess that means I need to get moving!
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