Wrapping a Sphere

[jakesrocks]

Has anyone tried wrapping a sphere ? I have a small sphere machine which will make spheres from 1/4 inch up to 1 inch. I'd like to wrap the larger spheres. Anyone have instructions for a project like this ? any help would be appreciated.

[FrogAndBearCreations]

I have done undrilled beads before and marbles so you can but its different to flat stone as you have to build a cage for the round stone or sphere.
I just do my center of wire binding and then fan out all the wires, usually 4 around the sphere after the top is bound and the wire bundle is shaped to the stone.

[jakesrocks]

Thanks 2badfrog. I have an idea of what to do, but thought I'd get a little input before I waste a bunch of wire.

[frane]

Sounds like it may look really neat. Make sure you share some pictures as you get them done.
Fran

[jakesrocks]

I'm just learning how this site works. It may take a bit of practice before I can post any pics. I'm mainly a cabber, and am just starting to teach myself wire wrapping. I've learned a lot in the few short days that I've been a member of this site, and I certainly thank everyone for the pictures and instructions that they've posted.

[FrogAndBearCreations]

I have a bunch of tiny spheres that I will do one up and post the picts here

[FrogAndBearCreations]

ok here is a fancy jasper gemball that I just did


its about 12mm

[Donnie's Rocky Treasures]

Looks pretty good!!!

[jakesrocks]

Thank you for posting that. It's just about what I was thinking of. Now if only my new supply of wire would get here, I could get started. Did you use half hard or dead soft wire ?

[jakesrocks]

My first attempt at a sphere will be a 1" dia. silver sheen obsidian that I turned several years ago. My wife has always liked that one, so I'll finish it and give it to her on our anniversary. I'll try to post a picture when it's finished.

[NDK]

For more examples, check this post out. This young lady has a few pictures posted of marbles she wrapped.
forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=wwp&action=display&thread=37363

Welcom to the forum!
Nate

[jakesrocks]

Thank you Nate. I've been a rockhound and lapidary since the mid 50's, but can see that I still have lots of new things to learn. I'm going to enjoy being a member.
Don

[FrogAndBearCreations]

I use half hard as I am hard on wire

[drocknut]

Jakesrocks, hope you get the hang of pics, love to see them. 2badfrog, that wrap is cool.

[jakesrocks]

It shouldn't take too long to figure it out. I may practice the sphere wrap with plain old copper wire first though, to get that figured out. Copper wire costs a lot less, so I can afford a few mistakes.
Don

[upsided0wnducks]

Hey I think of all the things I've wrapped I think spheres are the easiest of them all, I've been doing marbles a lot lately but am interested to see the spheres you make Here's a picture of some of my marbles, they're a little different than what 2badfrog posted.







- Krista

[christopherl1234]

Those a very nice and unique. Show us more please.

[Saskrock]

Very nice wraps to all. I never thought about wrapping a sphere before.

[jakesrocks]

Very nice job on the marbles Krista. Is that a copper wrap on some ? If so, where do you get your square wire ?
Just loaded pictures to Photobucket, and will see if I can figure out how to put a picture of the machine I turn spheres on, on here.
Don

[FrogAndBearCreations]

Rio Grande and Brandywine both carry copper and brass square wire

www.brandywinejewelrysupply.com/