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Post by susand24224 on Sept 5, 2010 13:26:59 GMT -5
This is my first wrap made from a rock I found, slabbed and cabbed myself. The cabochon has a ridge in it, I messed up the bail trying to "weave" it, and doubtless there are countless other things that I would change if I could. BUT, I've done about a dozen wire wraps now, and this was cabochon (I think) #5. My list of "don't do's" is growing faster than my list of "do's", but as long as they both grow, that's okay! [[  ] Soooo much help from this Board! Woodyrock pointed me to the place where I found the "Mother Rock," Connrock has patiently tried to explain my ancient equipment to me, Bikerrandy's tutorial and the Many beautiful cabs and wraps displayed here have been a tremendous help. I will post a "thanks to all" later, so will stop for now! Thanks for joining my little celebration-- Susan |
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Post by superioragates on Sept 5, 2010 13:31:48 GMT -5
Lookin pretty good there Susan!! Ain't those firsts the fun part??
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mystickoi
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2010
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Post by mystickoi on Sept 5, 2010 14:53:05 GMT -5
Nice... and way better than my first attempt!
Bill
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damammy
has rocks in the head
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Post by damammy on Sept 5, 2010 21:52:53 GMT -5
Nice looking wrap, except for the bail  I think it is a nice enough to spend a little time to straighten the bail a little. I think if you put a small metal rod throug the bail you could fix it. You are doing a great job. Donna |
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Post by susand24224 on Sept 6, 2010 0:55:34 GMT -5
Thank you, Donna, your idea worked, with the help of a small piece of dowel. It didn't look quite as disheveled in person as it does in the photo, but the straightening is still a huge improvement.
Susan
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Sept 6, 2010 7:15:42 GMT -5
Well, you're off to a good start! There's nothing like hands on experience & the more you do it the better you will get!
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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 Sept 6, 2010 11:29:11 GMT -5
That looks good. Every one you make will be better than the last. Before you know it, you will be completely addicted to your new artform.
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dbrealityrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since February 2010
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Sept 6, 2010 13:43:45 GMT -5
off to a great start!!
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Post by drocknut on Sept 6, 2010 22:24:52 GMT -5
Congrats on your first wrap. That is a beautiful cab.
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Post by frane on Sept 7, 2010 13:00:14 GMT -5
That is a great one to start with and you developed it from the moment you found it. That makes it even more fun! Keep up the great work!
Fran
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Post by stonesthatrock on Sept 7, 2010 18:40:19 GMT -5
you know..... at least you didn't give up like me.......... keep practicing and you will ago be as good as the rest...
mary ann
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NDK
Cave Dweller 
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Post by NDK on Sept 7, 2010 20:46:33 GMT -5
Congratulations! It's a keeper for sure!
Nate
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 8, 2010 20:00:33 GMT -5
That's a great first wrap! Practice, practice, practice!!! You've got the knack for sure (not everyone does), that's a clean wrap with a clean design.  |
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I think it is a nice enough to spend a little time to straighten the bail a little. I think if you put a small metal rod throug the bail you could fix it. You are doing a great job. Donna
