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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 29, 2009 23:05:32 GMT -5
Still learning - I took some cues from some of the wraps that have been done by Marie (superioragates), and tried something a bit different and a lot simpler from what I've been doing. Tell me what you think. Front Back Thanks for looking, Tom
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Post by superioragates on Sept 30, 2009 6:30:39 GMT -5
Looks great!!!! SEE, you have talent! What I figured out is, the more you do them, the easier they get, the easier they get, the braver you get in trying something new! Keep practicing, and it will get easier every time! Marie
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 30, 2009 11:25:32 GMT -5
Marie, I hope you don't mind my sorta copying some of your design elements - I actually printed one of your pictures and propped it up in front of me, and forced my fingers to do it your way instead of what they really wanted to do. I like the way it came out - kinda surprised me that it came out at all! One thing that I did that was new for me, was I twisted all 3 wires before I started. Almost feels like cheating, somehow, but it sure makes it easier in that you don't worry about the square wire getting an unwanted twist in it.
Tom
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Post by frane on Sept 30, 2009 14:58:16 GMT -5
BY GEORGE, I THINK HES GOT IT!!! You really did a great job on this one Tom! Nice tight bindings and that rope look is great for that stone! Fran
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 30, 2009 16:21:34 GMT -5
Thanks, Fran! Now I feel almost competent to start in on the small bucket of cabs that are waiting for me to give them some attention and some wire!
Tom
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 30, 2009 17:24:13 GMT -5
The looks great bud, the simple ones always look clean.
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Post by mossyrockhound on Sept 30, 2009 23:34:23 GMT -5
Looks really good Tom - front & back! I think I've done two wraps so far and I shamelessly copied Randy's technique on the first one. I think it's pretty normal to copy someone when you start out. I like the way you made the wire look like a little rope. Garry
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