The expression of your craft and artistic abilities is phenomenal, however, I would have hoped for something closer to a tutorial showing your technique for being able to encapsulate these various shapes into stable yet beautiful pendants. The tolerances you appear to work with are very very slight indeed. Do you have other videos demonstrating your technique?
@1955thekeeper This person is more interested in showing off their designs. Don't hold ur breathe. I wish they will stop doing that, they don't realise some people actually want to learn!!
@beadydani Thanks for your reply and the advise about holding my breath, I won't. What type of jewelry do you enjoy making? I have gone out in so many directions so quickly that I am almost lost. I enjoy the creative aspect of this craft so much that I to try to do a little bit of everything. Some of the pieces I make look pretty good, at least the people I make them for seem to think. Happy New Year, 2012.
"Keeper" I don't check in here often, its an occasional hobby for me. If I could give some tips, this is what I do1) I SLOWLY build tight little frames that the piece fits into 2) use standard knots, like half hitches, knots you would find on a boat.3) build hooks into the frames to attach wires to, and pull against, I "tie it in" like a load on the top of a car.4) I use my hammer and anvil A LOT... at most bends for strength and a precise look, NOT just a bend.'I hope that helps
@1955thekeeper I enjoy wire work and Macrame. Recently got into Steampunk and Kumi Braiding in a big way. I like wacky designs using a wide range of techniques, I don't do common designs, I'll rather stand out from the crowd, which is why I don't like high street jewellery. PS: Sorry for late response, been so busy creating my spring collection.
Is it not illegal to own these myan or aztec pieces? Should these fragments not be in a museum where everyone can benefit from them rather than a few select people who own these things for themselves? I'm not attacking, just asking.
@missanna208802 Hi, I understand what you are saying here. About the Mayan piece, it was a piece that belonged to a family, that was handed down from generation to generation. This family is native to that part of the world, with that Maya in their bloodline.
So it was sort of a family piece, which they asked me to work on for them.
I really like your work it is unusual it appears very well thought out. Do you spend a lot of time on each piece? It has sort of a Lynn Merchant look to it.
@sipalred Thanks, as a matter of fact, I DID look very closely at her work, I had the opportunity to look closely at her work and then tried to learn from what I saw of her work.
The expression of your craft and artistic abilities is phenomenal, however, I would have hoped for something closer to a tutorial showing your technique for being able to encapsulate these various shapes into stable yet beautiful pendants. The tolerances you appear to work with are very very slight indeed. Do you have other videos demonstrating your technique?
1955thekeeper 2 months ago
@1955thekeeper This person is more interested in showing off their designs. Don't hold ur breathe. I wish they will stop doing that, they don't realise some people actually want to learn!!
beadydani 1 month ago
@beadydani Thanks for your reply and the advise about holding my breath, I won't. What type of jewelry do you enjoy making? I have gone out in so many directions so quickly that I am almost lost. I enjoy the creative aspect of this craft so much that I to try to do a little bit of everything. Some of the pieces I make look pretty good, at least the people I make them for seem to think. Happy New Year, 2012.
1955thekeeper 1 month ago
"Keeper" I don't check in here often, its an occasional hobby for me. If I could give some tips, this is what I do1) I SLOWLY build tight little frames that the piece fits into 2) use standard knots, like half hitches, knots you would find on a boat.3) build hooks into the frames to attach wires to, and pull against, I "tie it in" like a load on the top of a car.4) I use my hammer and anvil A LOT... at most bends for strength and a precise look, NOT just a bend.'I hope that helps
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
@1955thekeeper I enjoy wire work and Macrame. Recently got into Steampunk and Kumi Braiding in a big way. I like wacky designs using a wide range of techniques, I don't do common designs, I'll rather stand out from the crowd, which is why I don't like high street jewellery. PS: Sorry for late response, been so busy creating my spring collection.
beadydani 3 weeks ago
@1955thekeeper I'm working on a downloadable video, thanks for your interest, and my slow responses
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
So creative! Thank you for sharing ~PG~
PaganGlade 6 months ago
@PaganGlade Thanks very much for your feedback :)
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
Beautiful!
BanglewoodCrafts 6 months ago
@BanglewoodCrafts Thank you for your feedback...I appreciate it
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
Is it not illegal to own these myan or aztec pieces? Should these fragments not be in a museum where everyone can benefit from them rather than a few select people who own these things for themselves? I'm not attacking, just asking.
missanna208802 7 months ago
@missanna208802 Hi, I understand what you are saying here. About the Mayan piece, it was a piece that belonged to a family, that was handed down from generation to generation. This family is native to that part of the world, with that Maya in their bloodline.
So it was sort of a family piece, which they asked me to work on for them.
So, that's the story on that piece.
Best wishes to you.
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
wow...fabulous looking pieces...
EdmundoMD 8 months ago
@EdmundoMD Thanks for you encouragement, its good to know what others think about the work as I am sort of in my own little world doing this,
Best wishes,
Don
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
Thanks for that, it 's given me some great ideas. Love what you're doing
danielson310371 9 months ago
@danielson310371
Thanks, I'm glad its helpful.
wwdonw 3 weeks ago
I really like your work it is unusual it appears very well thought out. Do you spend a lot of time on each piece? It has sort of a Lynn Merchant look to it.
Keep up the good work :)
sipalred 1 year ago
@sipalred Thanks, as a matter of fact, I DID look very closely at her work, I had the opportunity to look closely at her work and then tried to learn from what I saw of her work.
She is sort of a "goddess" of wire wrapping :)
Best wishes to you
wwdonw 3 weeks ago