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Post by christopherl1234 on May 26, 2010 15:14:41 GMT -5
I finally got some more wire in. I am still having trouble making those large smooth flowing loops like I see others make. I will practice more. I am sure that eventually I will get it. This is a 7 carat Australian Opal. The wrap ended up being about 1 3/4" x 5/8" at its widest points. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.    |
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mwcrocks
starting to shine!
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Post by mwcrocks on May 26, 2010 15:37:08 GMT -5
That is a really lovely cab and awesome wrap. 5/8 wide? good gracious I'd be cross eyed for a month trying to wrap lol!
The only tip I have with wire is dead soft for me. I have half hard sterling wire now - I am not that talented a wire artist- and the half hard is difficult for me to get where I want it to go looks wise.
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on May 26, 2010 15:53:41 GMT -5
Beautiful cab and wrap!
I'm a fan of less wire is more on stones that shout out with their beauty like this one does
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on May 26, 2010 16:08:37 GMT -5
I agree! That wrap is all that beautiful stones needs!
Donnie
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Post by tkrueger3 on May 26, 2010 16:17:36 GMT -5
I think you did that stone a really good deed with the wrap - it is a good, minimalist wrap that showcases the awesome opal and doesn't get in the way of it.
It looks like you're using round wire for both the wrap and the bindings. Most folks here prefer to use square wire (dead soft) for the wrap, and 1/2-round wire (half-hard) for the bindings. I don't know if that would help you making the larger rounded swirls, but I find that, for me, it makes it easier.
Tom
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Post by Roller on May 26, 2010 17:33:19 GMT -5
nice opal ..
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Post by christopherl1234 on May 26, 2010 19:01:33 GMT -5
I actually used 24ga soft square wire from IJSC for the frame and 21ga 1/2 half hard half round for the bindings. I could not find "dead soft" in 24ga only "soft" I do not know for sure if this is different. To be honest with you I could not tell a hole lot of difference between the soft and half hard in the 24ga.
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 26, 2010 19:23:47 GMT -5
That's a beautiful pendant bud, the wire and cab are amazing  |
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Post by frane on May 26, 2010 19:41:09 GMT -5
It sure is beautiful! You did a great job!
Fran
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jackie
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by jackie on May 26, 2010 21:35:45 GMT -5
The stone is beautiful and the wiring looks great I say leave it as is Jackie
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Post by christopherl1234 on May 26, 2010 21:39:20 GMT -5
Thank you Randy and Fran
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pporky
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Post by pporky on May 27, 2010 5:22:02 GMT -5
Very nice Christopher you have done real well with that opal and captured the fire well...ppork
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tigereyes
having dreams about rocks
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Post by tigereyes on May 27, 2010 6:10:51 GMT -5
Excellent, who could ask for more?
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Post by sitnwrap on May 27, 2010 19:36:15 GMT -5
I'm just going to repeat what others have said but it's worth repeating. The wrap is perfect for that Opal.
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Post by drocknut on May 27, 2010 21:09:47 GMT -5
Beautiful. I like the less is more for this cab for sure. If you want ideas on how to do the swirlies check out the tutorial Marie (superioragates) did on swirls. She helped me a lot when I was trying to learn swirls (although I'm still not great at them).
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Post by christopherl1234 on May 27, 2010 22:17:34 GMT -5
Thank you Diane I will be sure to check that post out.
Thank you everyone else for your comments they are motivating
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