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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 Posts: 1,331	First Bronze Feb 19, 2011 21:52:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amyk on Feb 19, 2011 21:52:15 GMT -5 I wrapped this one last night. Rootbeer Onyx in Bronze colored craft wire. What do you think of the color?
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catskillrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2008 Posts: 1,270	First Bronze Feb 19, 2011 22:56:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catskillrocks on Feb 19, 2011 22:56:10 GMT -5 I think that it is a perfect match. Looks real nice. Don
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superioragates driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,808	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 0:13:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superioragates on Feb 20, 2011 0:13:38 GMT -5 Very nice!!!

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 0:13:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Feb 20, 2011 0:13:50 GMT -5 That's a nice one. I like that wire color, and I love that stone! Nate
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jackie starting to spend too much on rocks Member since May 2010 Posts: 132	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 1:57:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackie on Feb 20, 2011 1:57:06 GMT -5 looks great what gauage wire did you use? Love the color and the cab.
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First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 2:40:56 GMT -5

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Post by mossyrockhound on Feb 20, 2011 2:40:56 GMT -5

Beautiful job on the wrap as well as matching the stone to the wire. I haven't seen a bronze wrap before but with the price of Au & Ag, it's certainly an attractive alternative. Is the wire really bronze or just "bronze-colored" as you stated? I like the idea of bronze wire for corrosion resistance.

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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,390	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 2:44:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Feb 20, 2011 2:44:53 GMT -5 i like it nice wrap the colors go well to gether
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tanyafrench driving up their electric bill Great Grandson, Next Generation Rockhound! Member since May 2010 Posts: 2,229	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 7:41:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tanyafrench on Feb 20, 2011 7:41:58 GMT -5 I love the bronze and it goes so well with the stone. Beautiful. Tanya
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meta99 has rocks in the head Ohio Flint Ridge flint Member since October 2010 Posts: 540	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 8:38:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meta99 on Feb 20, 2011 8:38:36 GMT -5 Great combination! Rootbeer agate is pretty, but that cab is really nice. The bronze is the perfect color with it.
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aunuts fully equipped rock polisher Some days are gold, some are rocks. Either is cool. Member since March 2006 Posts: 1,110	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 14:13:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aunuts on Feb 20, 2011 14:13:12 GMT -5 perfect! going to have to take a good look at the bronze prices.
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 15:00:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Feb 20, 2011 15:00:49 GMT -5 The wire work is perfect, and I really like the embellishment alot!!
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blr2449 has rocks in the head Can I retire now? Member since January 2011 Posts: 554	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 15:48:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blr2449 on Feb 20, 2011 15:48:37 GMT -5 That is really beautiful. I've been leery of using craft wire because of the possibility the coating will rub off during wrapping. Is it durable?
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First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 19:38:19 GMT -5

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Post by amyk on Feb 20, 2011 19:38:19 GMT -5

Thanks everyone. To answer your questions:

The wire is 21 gauge both square and half round.
It is just bronze colored. very soft, easy to work, almost too soft. It is copper inside.
The coating on the outside has a vinyl feel to it. It could probably mar and scratch off easily, but I had no trouble with it.
I am going to try to find some real bronze wire.

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First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 19:54:54 GMT -5

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Post by drocknut on Feb 20, 2011 19:54:54 GMT -5

Amy,
That looks great. The color of the wire compliments the cab nicely. I wrapped a cab in that same bronze wire and it worked out well. Don't know how it will hold up but someone did buy it from me so hope it holds up for them. I don't know if you will be able to find real bronze wire in square and 1/2 round. I know brass comes like that but don't know about bronze. If you find some let us know please.

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First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 20:34:10 GMT -5

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Feb 20, 2011 19:54:54 GMT -5 drocknut said:

Amy,
That looks great. The color of the wire compliments the cab nicely. I wrapped a cab in that same bronze wire and it worked out well. Don't know how it will hold up but someone did buy it from me so hope it holds up for them. I don't know if you will be able to find real bronze wire in square and 1/2 round. I know brass comes like that but don't know about bronze. If you find some let us know please.

www.wire-sculpture.com/square-bronze-wire-1.html

but they don't seem to have the 1/2 round

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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 Posts: 1,331	First Bronze Feb 20, 2011 23:07:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amyk on Feb 20, 2011 23:07:48 GMT -5 OK, I just made another one, and yes the bronze color does come off easily.
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ltpaulbtv starting to spend too much on rocks Member since October 2010 Posts: 198	First Bronze Feb 21, 2011 10:23:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ltpaulbtv on Feb 21, 2011 10:23:11 GMT -5 You nailed it! Beautiful job! Paul