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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 22, 2009 1:54:54 GMT -5
dam woman you have some really cool wraps there and the stones too tell rodny that one he did wih the red is really nice -- you guys are a great team wtg
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 22, 2009 1:57:26 GMT -5
You people are too sweet, thanks for all the nice comments. Tweet, I'll get pics of some of the backs. Adrian, No they aren't groove wrapped. The wires hold tight to the cab but the bails are glued on. I really like the way they look though.
Shannon, I'm not really a frilly person either, unless they are Randy's wraps, his are in a class all their own. Its hard to know what to do with all of the wires at the top of the wrap. When I start mutilating a wrap I just mail it off to Lori and she works her magic on it. She manages to save even the worst of them.
Thanks again for the nice posts. Warmest greetings to all the new members I see posting on here regularly.
I'm so happy about getting my Photobucket problem figured out, I'll be posting a lot of pictures. Special thanks to all of you that shouted out some advice on straightening out the problem.
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Post by Woodyrock on Jul 22, 2009 2:54:13 GMT -5
You certainly have no problem learning. This is quite the beautiful batch of wraps! Woody
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Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 22, 2009 5:20:30 GMT -5
Those are truly stunning. Amazing talent.
Simon
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10thumbs
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Post by 10thumbs on Jul 22, 2009 8:23:46 GMT -5
I think my wraps are improving, least I hope they are. I read your preface and assumed some remedial wrapping was forthcoming. Bad news, Jamie. You have very little room for improvement. That first malachite knocked my socks off. Foolishly I kept putting them back on and you just kept shooting them back off again.
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 22, 2009 9:50:35 GMT -5
Girls got skills, major skills. Not only are you great at cabbing but now wrapping as well. Every one of these puts my best wrap to shame. Great job!
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Post by Bejewelme on Jul 22, 2009 21:33:00 GMT -5
Jamie: Holy Crap!!!! Man, how did Lori teach you all that half way across the country? Do you think Sheri can teach me to wrap like that in an hour? LOL. I have always admired your cabs and wished you would post, but oh my these are simply stunning! I love the hearts, and I love the little silver balls and crystals, like Shannon I am usually not one for too much adornment, but you have the perfect balance! Very impressive!!!! Amber
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 22, 2009 22:16:01 GMT -5
Okay ..... that's alright .....
After seeing all those gorgeous, beautiful, and ya ya ya ya ...
I may as well kiss my butt goodbye ...
DesertDweller .... I can do one of two things ...
Try to copy you (ya right) or admire from a far...........
Are you giving any tutorials? Please!!!!
Geesh .... how simple I feel!!
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 22, 2009 22:16:38 GMT -5
Woof!!!!!!!!!!!
So very awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Jul 23, 2009 8:29:41 GMT -5
Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie, Jamie,..... WOW!
I don't think you need my wrapping anymore gal! ;D I'm so happy to see you spreading your wings...you fly girl! HUgs...
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jul 24, 2009 11:10:56 GMT -5
Your amazing!! You just have a gift of 'rock' - whether it's spotting treasures in the desert, to slabbing and cabbing, and now wrapping!! Awesome Jamie, I couldn't possibly pick a favorite, or 5!! Beautiful body of work. WOW< you're a busy gal!!
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chrisperez
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Post by chrisperez on Jul 24, 2009 13:54:53 GMT -5
My goodness Jamie, busy is an understatement!!!!
Your wraps are absolutely amazing....
Do you polish the wire or something? The wire in some of those looks so shiny....
Chris
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Post by Tony W on Jul 24, 2009 22:20:16 GMT -5
Wow, Jamie! Wow!! Did I say wow....I ment to say WOW!! I had some idea from the ones you've shown me...but dang girl!!! Loving all off them. Tony
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 25, 2009 1:43:01 GMT -5
Thanks again for all the nice comments. Nancy, you are too funny! The two wraps you did for me a couple of years ago aren't even in the same class as mine. I should see if I still have pictures of them so I can post them. Thank you for the nice comment though.
Chris, yes I do try to polish the wire where ever it's possible, I have too. Most of them were capable of ripping flesh and shredding clothing......................Maybe not quite that bad but I need to learn to loosen my grip when I grab the wire with pliers. Speaking of kinky wire, what does everyone do with the stuff they take apart?
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 25, 2009 7:48:59 GMT -5
Dang, those are nice! Like someone else has said, they're too pretty to even pick a favorite......Mel
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 25, 2009 17:09:19 GMT -5
Sorry Wolfden, The fifth is a Mexican jelly opal and 31 is rosetta stone. I didn't realize I had posted 30 something pictures until I saw your post. Overkill, slightly!!
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 25, 2009 17:10:54 GMT -5
Thanks Mel!
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nancyf
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Post by nancyf on Jul 29, 2009 12:19:28 GMT -5
pppfffffttttt....Jaime, you precious thang! Ok, Wire that is too small to use or stuff that I have cut off cabs that I didn't like the look...I throw in a box. I probably have about 7 pounds or more by now. I plan on either melting it down and make something (yeah, right) or send it to Rio Grande for credit towards more wire. Wire that I accidently messed up lightly or need to straighten for some reason or other, I use the pliers that have thick plastic jaws. I grab one end with my flat nose pliers and then glide "Jaws" down the wire till I get what I need. I need to get some new Jaws, as I have used the heck out of these. They were cheapo's off Ebay. I have to go to my DH's computer to find out who the heck I got them from.
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Aug 1, 2009 1:45:52 GMT -5
Hi Jamie, What Wonderful selection
Takes my breath away and fires up my imagination !!
Thanks for showing such a magnificent display of wraps
Jack Yorkshire uk
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Post by rockchalk on Aug 1, 2009 6:58:32 GMT -5
Man alive, I found three or four faves (how much for that one?). The first sonora, the Montana, the second heart shape... Coolest bails I've seen!!! Great work!!
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