mc2
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Post by mc2 on Apr 9, 2010 22:47:37 GMT -5
And, I like it! Here are my first three attempts with the wire, 21ga ds ss square wire, with 21ga hh ss half-round bindings. I got a little carried away with the bail neck on one,lol!! Also, one of the wraps is my first ever opal. I am very happy with how it came out. It is hard to get a picture that shows all the color, but, at least I got some of it to show. This opal is some low grade beginners opal, so I am probably lucky it has much color at all. I look forward to trying some more of it! Enjoy;   The back;  A very long necked marfa plume;  A bit of chrysocolla;  Thanks for looking! Mike |
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Post by susand24224 on Apr 9, 2010 23:27:34 GMT -5
Hey, Mike, it looks like you are having a great time with the dead soft wire--and I'm sure your fingers are thanking you.  Your wraps are great--you have some very creative twists there. Susan |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 10, 2010 0:03:42 GMT -5
Those all look really good!
I may try dead soft again for delicate stone but I generally ding it pretty good so I have been using HH for a long time.
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Post by upsided0wnducks on Apr 10, 2010 1:09:28 GMT -5
Those are all really pretty! I really love the opal wrap |
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Post by drocknut on Apr 10, 2010 1:16:13 GMT -5
Very nice, I'd say that last one is my favorite. I'm glad you like the dead-soft wire. I like it too.
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Post by frane on Apr 10, 2010 7:27:46 GMT -5
They all look fantastic! I am wondering how you are getting that chrysocola to stay in the wrap at the bottom. Is that a groove wrap combination?
Fran
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Apr 10, 2010 7:35:12 GMT -5
Yes Fran, the chrysacolla is a groove wrap, I just used a really long piece of wire so that I could try wrapping it like that. The wire swirls on it are an idea I got the other day. I just have not figured out a good way to end the swirls. The way I did it is pretty much my best idea for that right now. May not be practical for wearable stuff, but it looks cool though!
Mike
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slabcabber
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Post by slabcabber on Apr 10, 2010 21:22:03 GMT -5
I tried the HH for a long time to, then I tried the DS and now I am hooked. I am kinda new to the site but I will get some pictures of some of my wire wraps on here soon. I have some pictures of some cabs on here now look at ( freeform cabachons ).. and give me your opinion..
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Apr 10, 2010 22:04:01 GMT -5
They look great Mike! I'm glad you found a wire you like working with.
Nate
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Post by NatureNut on Apr 10, 2010 22:09:29 GMT -5
These look great. The chrysocolla is my favorite also. Like how you are being careful with the ends; I think you ended these well. Jo
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 10, 2010 22:13:27 GMT -5
Those look great!! The opal is sweet  |
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