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Techniques for Collectorswire wrapping
8th Feb 2008 15:47 UTCkathy daley
was wondering if anyone could tell me where to buy wire for wrapping cabs? what kind of wire/gauge is best?
I am just getting started with this and would appreciate any advice.
thanks
kathy
8th Feb 2008 16:01 UTCJulie Conway
I choose the gauge I use based on how big the cab is and what I'm planning on doing to it specifically. Sometimes I use a variety especially if I'm doing an intricate wire design across the front of it.
Hope that helps you some :)
Julie
8th Feb 2008 16:34 UTCkathy daley
8th Feb 2008 20:41 UTCRay Hill Expert
When it first came to North America, all the best quality wire was English sourced
10th Feb 2008 21:36 UTCkathy daley
I tried my first piece of wire wrapping, its hard to keep the wires straight.
any tips on how to keep them all together?
bought wire from fire mountain gem. some cabs to. thanks again
7th Mar 2008 22:37 UTCRick Swartzwelder
When you ask about keeping the wires straight, if you mean before you bind them, lay them out like a ribbon, side by side, and use thin masking tape on each end. That will hold them until you put the 1/2 round bindings on them.
Happy wrapping
25th Apr 2008 03:21 UTCKim Mcintosh
Kim McIntosh
10th May 2008 17:43 UTCsherry
13th Jul 2008 21:32 UTCTim Jokela Jr
24th Jan 2009 17:18 UTCAnonymous User
G & S www.gsgold.com The are right from the source, metals refiners. They also have Argentium silver. Which is the best. Half the price per foot of some other well known retailers.
I like 21 gauge for larger stones, and 24 gauge for more delicate stones.
Books are good too, but best advice is just do it.
Good Luck, Sherril
25th Jan 2009 01:54 UTCAdam Kelly
If nothing else it serves as inspiration.
I have a few friends on there, and they love to share usefull tips.
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