mystickoi
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2010
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Post by mystickoi on Jun 1, 2010 15:39:55 GMT -5
Hi Rock Stars  Yesterday, I did my very first wrap and wanted to share. This is a piece of Koi Jasper (I couldn't resist) that I cabbed a few days ago. I used copper wire as I'm not yet confindent enough to use the more expensive stuff, and it looked nice with this stone. Kind of "by the book", but I hope to learn more techniques and apply some creativity of my own as I progress. I call this one "Gin Rin Showa" after the koi fish variety.  Thanks! Bill |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Jun 1, 2010 15:49:43 GMT -5
Very Nice!
Love the clean look and the beautiful cab!
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 1, 2010 17:38:13 GMT -5
That's one of the best first wraps that I've seen, looks more like an experienced wrap. Very nice! Everything looks clean and tight, an the Koi jasper cab is beautiful. Great job!!  |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 1, 2010 18:42:35 GMT -5
Very good for a first wrap, a heck of a lot better than mine!
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jean
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by jean on Jun 1, 2010 23:05:50 GMT -5
Wow! Don't post often but that beautiful wrap was a treat to see.
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Post by drocknut on Jun 1, 2010 23:39:57 GMT -5
That is one heck of a first wrap. You did great! Those bindings are hard to get the hang of but I think you've got that mastered already.
I look forward to seeing more of your wraps.
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Post by christopherl1234 on Jun 2, 2010 0:29:08 GMT -5
Yeah those binding are nice and tight and everything is even. Than is a super first wrap!
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Post by Bejewelme on Jun 2, 2010 7:34:44 GMT -5
You sure don't look like a newbie to me, that is lovely, very professional and what a great cab!
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Post by superioragates on Jun 2, 2010 10:05:57 GMT -5
Very cool ! Nice job!
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Post by sitnwrap on Jun 2, 2010 13:49:02 GMT -5
The cab you did is breathtaking and I doubt that any other style wrap would be as perfect for the cab as that one. You may have used Copper for other reasons but I think that wire compliments the stone beautifully. Your are obviously a natural.
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pporky
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by pporky on Jun 2, 2010 15:08:41 GMT -5
I like your first wrap and will enjoy seeing more of your artistic skills. very nice stone that resembles jupiter with the big red spot...ppork
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mystickoi
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2010
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Post by mystickoi on Jun 3, 2010 21:43:37 GMT -5
Thanks folks... I appreciate the kind words.
Been busy here with work. However, I've been reading Randy's tutorial, and so am anxious to try and incorporate some his ideas on my next one.
Regards,
Bill
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jackie
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Post by jackie on Jun 3, 2010 21:51:34 GMT -5
Beautiful work ..........looking forward to seeing more .........Jackie
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tigereyes
having dreams about rocks
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Post by tigereyes on Jun 4, 2010 0:05:57 GMT -5
I think you'd better race out and get yourself some sterling silver wire, .7mm Square and 1mm x 0.5 half round for the wraps, please dont ask me to convert that to a guage, i'm an Aussie! Great first wrap!!!
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Post by montanamuskrat on Jun 5, 2010 1:33:43 GMT -5
Your first wrap looks very good. Your wire design accents the stone for a very nice configuration.
Debby & Tom
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amyk
fully equipped rock polisher
I'm a slabber, I'm a cabber, I'm a midnight wrapper.
Member since January 2010
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Post by amyk on Jun 7, 2010 23:01:35 GMT -5
WOW! You are a natural. I think you are ready for silver already. Beautiful cab also.
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