a couple Sunday wraps

rockjunquie
Global Moderator

Member since March 2012
Posts: 35,035

a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 17:17:03 GMT -5 1dave likes this

Quote

Post by rockjunquie on Aug 5, 2012 17:17:03 GMT -5

My husband and I had a lovely night out last night and I woke up in a wrapping mood. (We don't get out much these days.)

The deschutes is fast becoming one of my personal favorites. I wish I had taken before patina pictures and after. The patina made all the difference with it.

The chert is a really cool shape to wrap. I was talking to my brother and messed up. The bail was supposed to come off the top left tip. I left it as is though. Didn't feel like doing it again.

I did another wrap, but I chipped the thin stone in finishing it and have to get Gene out to fix the corner.

helens no longer being taken for granite Member since January 2012 Posts: 8,794	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 17:40:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by helens on Aug 5, 2012 17:40:38 GMT -5 Tela, those are PHENOMENAL wraps! Wow! I ordered a bunch of copper square wire, and I think I ordered them too thick because they are VERY hard to bend. Looking at yours, now I wish I got round...

rockjunquie
Global Moderator

Member since March 2012
Posts: 35,035

a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 17:53:42 GMT -5

Quote

Post by rockjunquie on Aug 5, 2012 17:53:42 GMT -5

Helen, I tend to stick with 20 round soft and then I twist them in my pinvise on my thigh about 30-40 times. This makes them about 1/2 h. 22 in copper is generally too soft for my liking (I like bigger stones). I don't use much square at all but when I do, it is generally 20 soft and quite easy to bend.

I wonder if your supplier is just a little stiffer than others. I have found a difference between suppliers. There is no set criteria for soft or hard, I don't think. Rio has been very consistent and I stick with them for the bulk of my wire.

itsandbits freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2012 Posts: 825	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 18:38:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by itsandbits on Aug 5, 2012 18:38:58 GMT -5 must have been a "great" night out
	as you journey through this life remember to stop and think before acting, all actions have reactions

hubrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2011 Posts: 1,563	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 20:29:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hubrocks on Aug 5, 2012 20:29:57 GMT -5 ;D Tela those are just the coolest pendants, Really love the bail, especially on the Jasper!!!! soooo pretty. Like the chert as well,neat color and wrap. Some day I'll wish I had your autograph!! .............. Hub

rockingthenorth fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2012 Posts: 1,637	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 5, 2012 20:39:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockingthenorth on Aug 5, 2012 20:39:22 GMT -5 pretty awesome
	Tammy T.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 6, 2012 13:33:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 6, 2012 13:33:16 GMT -5 Thanks! Hub- Some day I'll wish I had YOUR autograph. ;D

gr driving up their electric bill Man it was cold on the Rim that day Member since September 2010 Posts: 2,979	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 6, 2012 13:50:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gr on Aug 6, 2012 13:50:12 GMT -5 That Deshutes (stone and wrap) is amazing. You have such a unique style
	It's all in a days rock

Donnie's Rocky Treasures gets rocks for Christmas Member since April 2009 Posts: 6,273	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 6, 2012 14:06:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Aug 6, 2012 14:06:13 GMT -5 Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Love them both!
	www.donniesrockytreasures.com www.facebook.com/pages/Donnies-Rocky-Treasures/222436604504184?ref=hl My Blog: www.donniesrockytreasures.com/blog.html

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 6, 2012 15:53:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 6, 2012 15:53:50 GMT -5 Those are both badass!! Also, I love the first cab, very sweet.
	The reason they say 'Women and children first' is to test the strength of the life boat Rockhobby on Facebook Check out

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 8, 2012 10:36:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 8, 2012 10:36:03 GMT -5 Thanks everyone And, Randy, I will totally take bad ass any day!

Daddio noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since May 2012 Posts: 94	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 9, 2012 15:00:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Daddio on Aug 9, 2012 15:00:39 GMT -5 I'll second Randy's "bad ass". Love your work! Am I sensing a slight HR Giger influence in your work? Attachments:

herchenx Cave Dweller Member since January 2012 Posts: 3,360	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 9, 2012 20:31:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by herchenx on Aug 9, 2012 20:31:17 GMT -5 Those are outstanding - as is everything I see you post. That Deschutes is unbelievable.
	John Fort Collins, Colorado USA

Wolfden fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2007 Posts: 1,368	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 12, 2012 15:26:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wolfden on Aug 12, 2012 15:26:37 GMT -5 I also am Loving your wraps .. the copper looks fantastic .. i would so wear one of those Dennis
	" Be Who You Are And Say What You Feel, Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter And Those Who Matter Don't Mind." - Dr. Seuss

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,792	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 12, 2012 15:30:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Aug 12, 2012 15:30:07 GMT -5 Beautiful, beautiful pendants. You have a very elegant wrapping syle. Adrian
	Rocks choose their owners, but they allow us the joy of believing to the contrary.

tntmom has started giving rock gifts Member since August 2009 Posts: 3,500	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 12, 2012 16:00:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tntmom on Aug 12, 2012 16:00:14 GMT -5 Your style blows me away every time. Flawless and BEAUTIFUL!!!
	~Krystee Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/KristineGniotDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu FaceBook: www.facebook.com/kristine.gniot Facebook Business Page: www.facebook.com/kristinegniotdesigns?ref=bookmarks Yesterday is history. Tomorrow's a mystery. But Today is a Gift... that's why it's called "The Present"

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	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 14, 2012 16:43:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by amyk on Aug 14, 2012 16:43:21 GMT -5 You have an original style. very artistic. I love them all.
	Hunting down, capturing, and taming the wild rocks. www.akobaart.com

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 14, 2012 16:54:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 14, 2012 16:54:12 GMT -5 Thanks ALL!!
	Last Edit: Aug 14, 2012 16:54:37 GMT -5 by rockjunquie

talkingstones has started giving rock gifts we moved Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,139	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 14, 2012 19:43:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by talkingstones on Aug 14, 2012 19:43:30 GMT -5 Tela, really GREAT work here! You really should go out more often as it really does add to your creativity! Seriously gorgeous!!! Cathy PS... The grands left today and I am in recovery for the next few days! lol!

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,035	a couple Sunday wraps Aug 14, 2012 20:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Aug 14, 2012 20:33:35 GMT -5 Cathy, I read that and had to laugh! Me and the old man are going on a little getaway weekend after this. Hope I get the same results! LOL!!