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Winter Solstice
Published: 2008-07-27 17:02:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 78264; Favourites: 2340; Downloads: 0
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Silver wire tree with crystal beads mounted on a chunk of crystal rock. Tree including base is 4" tall. This was a real challenge for me but I'm very happy with the way it turned out. I wish the photo was better but there you go. I'm now working on "Summer Solstice" using gold wire and beads mounted on a yellow toned rock. MY FINGERS ARE KILLING ME!
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wow...amazing artwork, stunning. Good idea to take the photo outside, really shows off the beauty of it 
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This is absolutely breathtaking do you sell these?
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Well done! This is absolutely beautiful!
May I ask what you used to glue the roots down? Β If it's a trade secret, then it's a good one haha. Β Cheers!
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No secret at all. I use a two part epoxy called Dev-con, but any good epoxy will work. I'm anxious to see your work.
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Thank you so much. I almost wish I would have kept this one.
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I wish I could afford something like this!
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This is an amazing piece!! I only wish I could have this in my home, it's so wonderfully made! <3
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Thank you so much. I was kinda sad when this piece sold.
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You are more than welcome. I can understand I too would have been a little sad to let it go.
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Very nice job! Especially on the roots and they look very realistic! I do have a question, if you don't mind -- how did you manage to mount it to the rock? I've a number of my own wire trees and I have been unable to find a way to mount them securely to the rock bases other than wiring them down -- no glue will hold them. I've thought about using LockTite, but it's always colored and ruins the whole thing. :\
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Someone on pinterest is trying to reach you to have a tree like this made. Your name is not on photo they don't know how to reach you
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If someone wanted you to make one do you do custom order. Someone has posted on pinterest they want one you may want to put your name on it they can't find how to contact you.
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ME? o_O I didn't make one of these at all. I don't even have a Pinterest. I think you should be talking to Rhed-Dawg.
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Thank you so much. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I use epoxy to mount them on the rocks. It works really well and stays clear. Check you local craft store.
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Ah! I should have thought of that earlier! Epoxy, got it. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much you've just saved me (and my hands). I'm in your debt.
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LOL. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I was on vacation.
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Oh, no problem at all! ^_^ I'm glad you replied! You really helped me out with that bit of info so thank you once again!
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LOL. Thank you so much.
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Hello, Yes,I do sell these as I finish them.
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This is beautiful! It looks like the tree is growing out of the crystal, did you do something to embed the 'roots' into the crystal?
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I'm glad I stumbled onto this. I've been meaning to make something like this out of Q-Tips wrapped in wire. They are pink, and reminded me of cherry blossoms. I have my inspiration, but I'm not sure how to start. Do you have any advice on making my first wire work?
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I just started twisting, my first trees were so funny.
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I have some wire I use to make jewelry. If I were to cut several lengths of it, how many strands do you think would be good to start with? I think a bunch as thick as my finger would be good, but I'm not sure, and I don't want my nice silver wire to go to waste. Where could I find some cheap stuff to practice with? Maybe pipecleaners would work?
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I bought this wire at an art and craft store, it's wire for making jewelry but not real silver. It was not expensive at all.
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Thank you!
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Awww..
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i happen to have a copper tree made with the same technique, but in comparison to this piece of art, mine suck. Wonderful job!
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Well thank you. I think your trees have to be creative and unique like each of them are.
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your wonderful art has been featured in my winter wonderland journal here [link]
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Wow, that's only four inches tall? You must have delicate hands, my friend!
Out of curiosity, what size wire did you use?
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LOL, my hands are not delicate at all, just nimble fingers. I can't remember the size of the wire, but it was jewelry beading wire if that's any help.
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You're very welcome, it's beautiful.
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Thank you so much. This seems to be a favorite.
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