Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Jun 6, 2009 6:33:34 GMT -5
Hi all, just posted another wire wrapped pendant on the blog, this time it's one the golden Labradorite cabochons I made recently, this is the larger of the 2 free forms I made at that time. I would really appreciate all comments, both good and bad as this is the bigest cab I have ever wrapped and it was a challenge. Also if any you are into selling your finished items I would appreciate it if you could give me an idea of what you would charge for an item like this. All details about dimensions, wire used and weight are on the blog post. www.roughrocks.co.uk/?p=266Many thanks guys Dave |
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Post by rockmanken on Jun 6, 2009 7:14:44 GMT -5
It would be nice if you could see the whole piece. Part of it is cut off by ads.
From what I can see, I would charge $40-50. Most all of mine run $25-40.
Also, why not just post a picture on here -- blogs get popups that you don't want to see.
Ken
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Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Jun 6, 2009 7:30:29 GMT -5
It would be nice if you could see the whole piece. Part of it is cut off by ads. From what I can see, I would charge $40-50. Most all of mine run $25-40. Also, why not just post a picture on here -- blogs get popups that you don't want to see. Ken Hi Ken, thanks for your comments, I don't understand why you are getting pop ups or ads as I only have google ads at the foot of my posts, anyway I have put a direct link to the item here, hope it works:  |
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 6, 2009 10:50:10 GMT -5
Oh Dave, that is just gorgeous! Thanks for the BIG pic! :drool: Jo
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Post by sitnwrap on Jun 8, 2009 16:34:58 GMT -5
The wrap is really great looking. I love the look of the 1/2 round binding covering most of the wire along with the bail that you did. Just a beautiful wrap and beautifully done.
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Jun 8, 2009 16:47:24 GMT -5
That's nice. Both the stone, and the wrap. Good work!
Mike
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Post by mohs on Jun 11, 2009 10:44:47 GMT -5
Wow Dave! That wrap is handsome
and that Labradorite is fabulous material
well done!!!
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coasthunterjay
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Post by coasthunterjay on Jun 15, 2009 11:09:56 GMT -5
classy for sure....good looking rock...and great wrap job. i like how the half round makes it fuller, but still doesnt take away from the stone.
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Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Jun 17, 2009 4:17:49 GMT -5
Thank you, this is the style of wrapping I prefer to do because it keeps the focus on the stone and doesn't take the eye away to the wrap, my wife does the more elaborate wraps and yes they are lovely but I prefer to keep it all simple - bit like me really!
Cheers
Dave
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rustybkt
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Post by rustybkt on Jul 26, 2009 19:02:03 GMT -5
DAVE: MiT gud wrk.
do you have any pix of how you treated the tip and uppr lft corner. THANX Rusty
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rustybkt
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Post by rustybkt on Jul 26, 2009 19:06:53 GMT -5
DAVE: THE UPPER LEFT IS CLEAR ENOUGH, It's just the tip of that fancy cowboy boot toe that I'd appreciate understanding better. THANX AGAIN. Rusty
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 29, 2009 18:12:06 GMT -5
That is a pretty stone!!!
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Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Sept 9, 2010 16:51:33 GMT -5
Hi Rustybkt,
sorry I have been awol for a while from this board but I will try to get a couple of pics done tomorrow to show you how I did the toe of the wrap - later Dave
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Sept 9, 2010 20:54:49 GMT -5
Looks Great! The wrap shows that beautiful stone off very well.
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Post by frane on Sept 10, 2010 21:43:02 GMT -5
Dave, That is a fantastic wrap!!! I thought I had commented right after you posted but I guess I did not hit the reply....Oops. It is really beautiful and I love the great big picture. Shows how really nice the wrap and stone are.
Fran
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Post by Toad on Sept 14, 2010 11:46:16 GMT -5
Looks wonderful. Love the stone and wrap work.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Sept 24, 2010 3:35:19 GMT -5
Hi Dave ,
How do you get such a good finish on it I have had difficultie must be the grade of Lab I used,
Thats a stunning wrap as well, ,Like you say The stone is shown in all its Beauty , framed delicatly in a simple frame, excelent work
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by tanyafrench on Sept 24, 2010 7:10:27 GMT -5
I love the simplicity which is really not simple but it sets the stone up beautifully and what a gorgeous stone. Great work.
Tanya
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Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Oct 10, 2010 10:51:01 GMT -5
DAVE: THE UPPER LEFT IS CLEAR ENOUGH, It's just the tip of that fancy cowboy boot toe that I'd appreciate understanding better. THANX AGAIN. Rusty Rusty, my aplogies that it's taken me so long to get these pics done for you it's just been a hectic year, anyway here you go:  This the toe as you call it, the four wires that go around the whole cab, two are just shaped to follow the contour of the cab and the other two are bent outward to hold the cab in place. Have also incuded two more below of the fron and back of the bail area: This the front  and this is the back:  all the best Dave |
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Dave Austin
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Post by Dave Austin on Oct 10, 2010 10:55:30 GMT -5
Hi Dave , How do you get such a good finish on it I have had difficultie must be the grade of Lab I used, Thats a stunning wrap as well, ,Like you say The stone is shown in all its Beauty , framed delicatly in a simple frame, excelent work Jack Yorkshire UK Hi Jack, as far as I can recall I went through the stages with the sic belts finishing up with the 600 then polished with ceriuim oxide, no special stuff going on here. I find that the darker lab is much more rewarding than the lighter stuff. Also while I am here can you tell me do you have a vibro lap and what's your largest saw blade, reason I ask I have had a few people ask me to do work for them lately but I don't have the equipment nor am I likely to due to this darned recession. Anyway let me know and I might be able to put some work your way if you want it. Cheers Dave |
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