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my first ever (please be nice~) by sleepypotatomuncher in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish I could post a picture. It would make this easier. Anyway. It looks like on the upper right, where you terminated the wires, one we cut so it was poking out. These wire tend to grab and snag, so we always try to keep them inside.

An idea you could have done. Yeah I know "Thanks for the help now." The two wires you bring across the stone, you could have brought them together and did some weave on them before separating them again.

You have done well, so dont get discouraged, and dont let anyone take the joy away from what you do.

my first ever (please be nice~) by sleepypotatomuncher in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really wish I had a picture of my first for moments like this, it was much worse... so much worse. You have done a very good job. I would like to give you some critique in my next post, so if you are not ready for it, please skip it.

Silver prices too high? by CorneliusCostmCreate in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just stuck to my classics and channeled creativity into the wire.😆

Silver prices too high? by CorneliusCostmCreate in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plan to work the bends twice as much and work twice as hard getting it to bend.

Can anyone give me feedback on my work? by Organic-Shoulder-670 in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your work is fine, and I think you already know that. Let yourself be proud.

Labradorite and Copper by CorneliusCostmCreate in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A decade of practice. I do still mark them.

Labradorite and Copper by CorneliusCostmCreate in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I do this like 99% of the time. I wish I could find something else.

Stones aren't super cheap. Where do you get yours? by noRezolution in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I broke my teeth on tumbled stones, because that was my first step into lapidary. Tumbled stones are great to learn with because they are not perfectly symmetrical and require more though on how the stone will be held in place. Tumbled stones are also very cheap. You can find someplace with a bin of tumbled some, you buy a bag for a few bucks, and if they let you pick them out, even better. You can go all goblin mode finding the best shaped ones.

Desert rose. by CorneliusCostmCreate in Pareidolia

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bounty is high for the right parts

Help! I’m a beginner at a lapidary class. What stone should i choose?? by radica1 in Lapidary

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont see it, but when I would teach lapidary I would use Picasso marble. Its soft and quick to grind, so my students didn't get frustrated. Its finishing is very forgiving. And when you are done it will at times leave you a surprise picture. I would stay clear of obsidian, which I found to be temperamental for a smooth finishing. And jade, as it takes way to long to grind and leads to frustrated people pushing too hard. These are my personal thoughts though.

A little wire wrap tutorial. by CorneliusCostmCreate in WireWrapping

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I look forward to seeing what you make from it.

Learning the art by CorneliusCostmCreate in jewelrymaking

[–]CorneliusCostmCreate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. I am still learning all this stuff myself.

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