thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
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Post by thomtap on Apr 25, 2012 16:30:01 GMT -5
After seeing all the beautiful wraps here, and reading the tutorial I decided to try some myself. I finally finished three. I have the procedure down now, all I have to do is work on technique and get my wires straight and tight. Now that I have my new tumbler I will be doing this much more! The two stones on the left I cut, ground and polished myself. The one on the right was a cheap one I bought for my first attempt. Thom  |
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Post by talkingstones on Apr 25, 2012 17:24:14 GMT -5
They're great! Love the two left cabs...actually the middle one the most! Keep working it, you've got some great stuff happening!
Cathy
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mc2
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by mc2 on Apr 25, 2012 17:36:44 GMT -5
A great start! Not too bad at all!
Mike
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 25, 2012 18:40:37 GMT -5
Great job!! That first cab is sweet, and the wire goes with it nicely. You got the technique down and the swirls flow perfectly. Now ya gotta keep doing them. The more you do, the better you'll get  |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 25, 2012 18:48:07 GMT -5
...... Just noticed, do you realize that you first replied to that tutorial post almost 4 years ago? ;D
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
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Post by thomtap on Apr 25, 2012 19:30:33 GMT -5
I try not to get in too big of a hurry. Ha! Thanks for doing that tutorial. Do you ever use plastic coated tools?
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karock
has rocks in the head
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Post by karock on Apr 26, 2012 1:23:17 GMT -5
Wow, nice work. The one on the left is really cool.
Karock
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Apr 26, 2012 1:51:31 GMT -5
these look great, great work and I look forward to seeing how you progress.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 26, 2012 5:11:32 GMT -5
Do you ever use plastic coated tools? Naaa, I've always used bare metal. You can do wire wraps with bare metal and not get a single mark on the wire but ya gotta practice. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 26, 2012 9:28:38 GMT -5
That stone on the left is beautiful, and all the wraps are great! You really do have the swirls down perfectly. Those are what I fuss with the most. Jean
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Post by NatureNut on Apr 26, 2012 9:55:47 GMT -5
You've gotten your feet good and wet now. Keep doing more and whatever happens, don't let anything stop you.
Jo
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rockingthenorth
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Post by rockingthenorth on Apr 26, 2012 11:05:23 GMT -5
The first one is awesome I like the wrap what kind of stone is it?? the second one is cool too. OK I like them all but the first is my favorite. you did a great job on the swirls I have trouble with them too but practice makes a difference i have gotton better myself.
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
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Post by thomtap on Apr 26, 2012 20:56:28 GMT -5
The one on the left is a plume agate, but I don't remember what kind. I am just now getting back into cutting and polishing rocks. As it has been noted in this thread, I have been away for about 4 years or so. Thanks for the encouragement, and I will be looking for your work!
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Post by NatureNut on Apr 26, 2012 21:07:58 GMT -5
Calico Lace?
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