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RiverOtter
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jewelry Jul 25, 2004 23:11:25 GMT -5

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Post by RiverOtter on Jul 25, 2004 23:11:25 GMT -5

Spent the day at my Mom's on Friday. Here is what we made. The first two pics is the wire-wrap my Mom made. Her first attempt. The other two is the bracelet I made. She bought one of those jigs and asked me to figure out how to use it and then teach her.

Thanks for looking!
Otter

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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	jewelry Jul 25, 2004 23:32:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Jul 25, 2004 23:32:54 GMT -5 hey otter there both great lookin ---but if thats moms first try tell her ill be over she can show me how to wirewrap-- hahahaha
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	jewelry Jul 25, 2004 23:40:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Jul 25, 2004 23:40:56 GMT -5 Hey Otter, Nice job on the wrapping. You're getting this thing down pretty good. The one your mom did ain't too shabby either-very nice as a matter of fact. Ed

James freely admits to licking rocks Member since October 2003 Posts: 876	jewelry Jul 26, 2004 2:15:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by James on Jul 26, 2004 2:15:53 GMT -5 Very nice indeed!
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donwrob has rocks in the head Member since June 2003 Posts: 509	jewelry Jul 26, 2004 7:42:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by donwrob on Jul 26, 2004 7:42:04 GMT -5 Wow, super job Otter and mom! Who says you can't teach an old mom new tricks! Beautiful work guys, both of you! Cheers, Don

docone31 still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2003 Posts: 4,476	jewelry Jul 26, 2004 13:46:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by docone31 on Jul 26, 2004 13:46:26 GMT -5 I have to join in on the kudos. Real clean job. Especially for a first attempt. The splice on the front of the wrap fits in with the wrap. Well done. Looks an awful lot better than my first wrap.
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jewelry Jul 26, 2004 14:50:42 GMT -5

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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 26, 2004 14:50:42 GMT -5

your mom is jivin' you, Otter, she's been secretly practicing for years now and just wanted to yank your chain....

seriously, nice work, very well done design, nice bracelet too, what kind of wire did you use? is the stone mom wrapped one of yours?

KD

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connrock still telling self it's just a hobby Ranger,,,My little buddy Member since July 2004 Posts: 4,374	jewelry Jul 26, 2004 17:18:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by connrock on Jul 26, 2004 17:18:59 GMT -5 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your bracelet is very nice but you'd better watch out for your mom!!!!! Great job and thanks,,,,,,,, Tom
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cookie3rocks has started giving rock gifts Mother Nature is a grand old gal! Member since April 2004 Posts: 3,059	jewelry Jul 26, 2004 19:29:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cookie3rocks on Jul 26, 2004 19:29:14 GMT -5 Creativity runs in the family, great job, both of you ;D++ Whats the stone, rose quartz? I like it. alut. cookie
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RiverOtter
spending too much on rocks

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jewelry Jul 27, 2004 1:26:22 GMT -5

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Post by RiverOtter on Jul 27, 2004 1:26:22 GMT -5

Thanks everyone. Mom will be pleased to here what you had to say. The bracelet I made from 20 guage, round, soft copper. The dangles from the bracelet are made of silver-colored head pins. I didn't have any gold colored and haven't been able to find any cooper findings. I would have made my own (I made the jump rings) but we were running out of time so we cheated.

The stone is made from 22 guage, square, soft brass. The stone is one of mine. Believe it or not it's one of my driveway rocks. Mom fell in love with this one as soon as she saw it. I have a couple more that are just as pink but smaller.
My oldest daughter was disappointed that I gave the bracelet to Nana, so I made her an anklet today. I'd take a pic but I don't think I could get her to take it off. I made it with brass wire and lapis chip beads. It came out really well. This jig is alot of fun.

Otter

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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	jewelry Aug 1, 2004 23:21:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 1, 2004 23:21:41 GMT -5 wow you and your mom are doing a great job! i want to see the anklet! kim

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	jewelry Aug 8, 2004 21:14:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Aug 8, 2004 21:14:06 GMT -5 WOW now that looks like something I'd enjoy learning to make. Very nice, especially for 1st attempts.
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	jewelry Aug 11, 2004 9:55:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Aug 11, 2004 9:55:45 GMT -5 Your mother did a great job on that wrapping, and you did a great job on the braclette. Tami
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RiverOtter spending too much on rocks Member since January 2004 Posts: 339	jewelry Aug 11, 2004 23:08:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RiverOtter on Aug 11, 2004 23:08:31 GMT -5 Thanks Tami. I'm hoping that after the kids go back to school next week that I'll have more time to play. I'm really enjoying making the jewelry. It's very relaxing to me. Otter
	It's not the destination but the journey.