SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 14, 2010 18:02:00 GMT -5
Her 2nd, 3rd, and 4th wire wraps! She is Bad-Ass....and getting the hang of it very quickly! Remember...this is all cheap wire,....flimsy as heck. I can't wait to get her some real stuff. Turqoiuse Cab. I saw this one and I loved the black integrated with the silver. I told her I wanted one and she said pick me out one of your fav stones....(Last Pic)  Parcelas Agate. She is starting her own signature with the flower type petals on top.   Here is my Dino Bone she wrapped especially for me! THANKS DEB!!!  revised...she didn't like the foo-foo on top for me. ;D  BTW...she appreciates all the kind comments. I'm still hoping she comes and joins us. I don't think it will be too long before she does! Steve |
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Post by superioragates on Mar 14, 2010 18:37:42 GMT -5
That is just too cool you found someone right there to wire wrap for you!! they all look really good!!
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Mar 14, 2010 18:54:30 GMT -5
She does really nice cabs. Very creative!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 14, 2010 19:05:32 GMT -5
Very cool, those are perfect! The black and silver wire look great together, and are a perfect combination for the turquoise cab hanging from the wax cord. Awesome job!!  |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 14, 2010 19:43:08 GMT -5
Wow Steve, she did a good job on those. I would have made the two top prongs just a little smaller on the purple dino, but that's just me. Keep her busy, she's on a roll!
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Post by moondragon on Mar 14, 2010 20:12:40 GMT -5
Wow these are great:) Love the two color wires and she has lots of natural talent. And most of all imagination:) Beautiful:)
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Post by susand24224 on Mar 14, 2010 20:32:26 GMT -5
Those wires *do* blend beautifully--so glad she did this and you shared the idea.
Susan
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 14, 2010 21:18:30 GMT -5
I was going to mention the same as Jo, the two binders at the top that hold the stone in place could be a tiny bit smaller on future wraps, just big enough to hold the stone in place while showing as much of the stone as possible. Lately I've gone with the "less is more" theory, and it seems to work. She'll figure out stuff like this as she keeps doing them.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Mar 14, 2010 21:56:45 GMT -5
I really like the two tone wire idea too. Very nice work!
Nate
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 14, 2010 21:57:02 GMT -5
She could tweak those wires a little by twisting them a little and putting a curve in them. Sort of like holding the wires loosely with a pair of pliers and twisting clockwise on the right and counterclockwise on the left. It'll change the angular look that mimics the shape of the stone, but will bring them back closer to the edge. Just a suggestion... hope I explained this clearly.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 14, 2010 22:15:08 GMT -5
Keep all your comments coming and love the honesty! I know she will be reading these posts and taking in all the advice! I'm a pud cuz I've never even attempted a wrap but have always wanted to. I'm amazed at her as well as all you other wrappers. It's definitely a bunch of talented folks we have here. Thanks you Guys and Gals!
Steve
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Post by Toad on Mar 14, 2010 22:30:12 GMT -5
She does great work. Can't wait to see what she'll do when she picks up some experience.
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Post by drocknut on Mar 15, 2010 19:41:52 GMT -5
Well, heck she is doing great even with cheap wire. Look forward to seeing her work with some good wire. Bet she will be unstoppable.
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raqy
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Post by raqy on Mar 20, 2010 23:14:58 GMT -5
The black wire with silver bindings is really pretty. She's a natural, lucky you to have such a good neighbor.
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brent
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Post by brent on Mar 21, 2010 6:32:58 GMT -5
Those are all great.
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Post by phil on Mar 21, 2010 13:52:26 GMT -5
Cool! Is that black wire the plastic coated copper wire you get at the hardware store?
Tell her to keep up the good work!
Phil
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Post by frane on Mar 21, 2010 18:06:48 GMT -5
OK Steve, If you really want constructive criticism, my first would be for you, change the title of this thread if she is reading it...(neighbor "Never" ceases to amaze you)  Now, as far as the wraps go, she is really on a roll and doing great! As Randy always says, practice, practice, practice! They get better as they go. I love her black and silver combination's It really sets off the cabs! |
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Mar 21, 2010 22:28:52 GMT -5
Fran.... Your right! I read and re-read the title and still couldn't figure it out. ;D  Phil...yes it is. It's 20 gauge and she said it kicked her butt! steve |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 22, 2010 5:05:44 GMT -5
LOL, yeah.... if you neighbor doesn't amaze you anymore, she's still cool with us. ;D
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Post by drocknut on Mar 22, 2010 23:29:05 GMT -5
I'm just wondering when she is going to show up on the forum. Hmmmm? We don't bite, honest, well at least not hard...lol.
Diane
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