chrisperez
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Post by chrisperez on May 20, 2011 17:33:53 GMT -5
Well, here is the other wrap I was taking about.... I went about this one a little differently. I had no idea what I was going to do when I started, no sketch or anything. Really, I just wanted to practice some different weaves and stuff, but the wrap just kind of ended up developing a mind of it's own, lol  ... The cab is sonora sunset cab I recieved from Lori ( sitnwrap, Thank you so much Lori ). I sure hope I did it justice... I have a couple of progression pics.... I started off weaving the 5 wires at the bottom together, and then wedged the cab in place. That left me with 12 ends to play with.  Well, I wasn't to happy with how the bottom looked ( and I found a 6" piece of square sterling behind my couch ;D ). So, I made another weave and applied that on top of the first one. At this point I was a little overwhelmed with 22 wire ends just hanging out  . But the bottom was cool.   Well, I found a place and purpose for each and every wire ... The wrap kind of got out of hand, but I found a way to fill it out pretty well.... Aslo, I did my best to keep the cab front and center. I think it is an overwhelming wrap but without overwhelming the stone ( alot of intricate wraps I see just bury the stone ). Here's the finished product...    It is suprisingly thin too, about 1/2" thick at the bail.  And... the back. I thought for sure it was going to be a complete mess, but Amazingly I found a place to tie off every wire. No snags or anything. Actually it feels kind of silky in the back, as you always seem to be rubbing across a bind.  Well, is it rediculous or what? LOL Thanks as usual, Chris |
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 20, 2011 18:00:52 GMT -5
I'm amazed that you got it to work ;D That's cool as heck dude |
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Post by gr on May 20, 2011 18:39:45 GMT -5
Chris, 1st and 2nd pics remind me of when I was doing electrical work. I'd be working on a 4 or 5 gang box with with 15 to 20 wires sticking out of the box going in all directions. Another trade would walk by and comment; how do you know what is what and where it all goes. Now, I understand what they were thinking. I guess when you know, it makes all the difference.
Yea, I think this one is a little over the top but, damn, no one else has done what you can do as far as I've seen so, with that in mind, Yeah, It's a work of art. Stunning piece Chris!
gr
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peachfront
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Post by peachfront on May 20, 2011 19:07:49 GMT -5
To be honest, since you are asking and I think you really want to know, yes, my vote would be... it's too much. I would remove the stone and try something else, while chalking up the wire to practice. This is just my opinion, though. There is no hurry to decide right this minute. If you do shows, the best thing to do would be to include it a few times and see what reaction you get. But most of the time, when I overwrap a stone, I do best to cut off the wire and start anew.
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Post by sitnwrap on May 20, 2011 19:08:34 GMT -5
Chris, I have to get Amber to see this one. She sent me that Sonora as a preform a couple years ago. Boy has that baby come a long way.
When I saw all that wire in the third pic, all I could think of was engineer; Master engineer of wire.
WOW!
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on May 20, 2011 20:39:35 GMT -5
The Wizard of Wire? Crazy work! Thanks for showing!
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Post by tkrueger3 on May 20, 2011 20:54:27 GMT -5
Holy Wire Workings, Batman! That is intricate as all getout, but I think it's quite stunning. I've never seen anything else quite like it. Nice experiment, Chris!
Tom
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jackie
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Post by jackie on May 20, 2011 21:20:18 GMT -5
The wrap is beautiful Think a bigger stone would look better but I still like it and think if I saw it at a show I would think about it
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NDK
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Post by NDK on May 20, 2011 21:25:23 GMT -5
Ridiculous - yes, but Dude, you rock at these!
Nate
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Post by paulshiroma on May 20, 2011 22:57:59 GMT -5
Impressive. Overpowers the cab a bit but nonetheless, impressive.
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amyk
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Post by amyk on May 21, 2011 1:06:14 GMT -5
WOW.....that second picture looks like something out of a science fiction movie. But you tamed the beast. It is a good thing you did not use any more wire. There is no more room on the back for any more ends.
I hadn't seen you post for a while. I was wondering what you were up to. Now I know. That one must have taken forever.
The jury is out on that one for me. I can't say I like it or that I don't. It is a very impressive example of your skill.
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Post by superioragates on May 23, 2011 9:06:34 GMT -5
I like the fact that you are getting sooooo detailed with your stuff. I also like the cluster wrap style...to look at and admire.....this is so ...interesting.....and detailed......wow.....that'sa lotta time in that!! wow
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Post by NatureNut on May 23, 2011 9:48:37 GMT -5
So you didn't use my Egyptian idea? LOL. In my experience, someone is going to fall in love with it because of the color of the stone and because it is so unique and different. Love watching your work Chris! Jo
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on May 23, 2011 10:14:27 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!
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Post by rockmanken on May 23, 2011 10:28:32 GMT -5
I personally don't like weave work. Think it is a waste of wire and time. This is a little over the top. But, I like how you did it and admire you for sticking to it and making it look presentable. I also like the color combo of the wires.
I like mine plain and simple. May have to add gold and silver together and try that. But not in a weave. Definately not doing craft wire.
Ken
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2011 19:48:09 GMT -5
Chris,
Again, your work never ceases to amaze me. For me, whether its too much or not is a moot point because it is just truly amazing that you can take that much wire and actually make it WORK. This is coming from someone that likes as simple as possible (like, groove wrap simple). I dont think I could ever take that much wire and make it look like I meant to make it look a certain way. Kudos to you for thinking outside the box, dont ever stop.
Shannon
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Roger
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Post by Roger on May 26, 2011 8:42:41 GMT -5
Man that is one crazy wild very COOL wrap.Your style is one of a kind.
Roger
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Post by rocklicker on May 26, 2011 13:04:32 GMT -5
I like it. It looks alive, especially the back! Beautiful stone too
Steve
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jasperblue
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Post by jasperblue on May 27, 2011 20:46:43 GMT -5
Very interesting. Wire wrapping taken to a higher level. The back is lookin' like a piece of the background of an H.R. Giger painting. Get some tiny silver skulls in there and take it even farther. A mix of natural, (the stone), and futuristic Industrial. I like it!
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Post by christopherl1234 on May 28, 2011 2:50:48 GMT -5
Intense
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. But the bottom was cool. 
