⛓️💥Unlock the wonder of wire-wrapped jewelry as I take you on a journey from basic shapes to a breathtaking design! In this handmade jewelry tutorial, I’ll show you how to transform simple elements into bold, custom jewelry that stands out.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Forming the perfect marquise shape
✔️ Mastering wire twisting for texture and strength
✔️ Securely mounting beads for a polished finish
✔️ **Special Demo: How to use the essential jewelry clamp for precise work
This DIY beaded jewelry piece features copper wire for a warm, artisan feel, but you can apply these techniques to sterling silver or any other metal of your choice! Even though the tutorial is intermediate, as a beginner you can still pull some very useful tips and tricks that will take your wire wrapping to the next level!
Thank you @BluebonnetQueen for your great idea about clamps!
🛠️Tools & Supplies:
*Tweezer nose pliers https://amzn.to/40ejGWw
*Flush cutters https://amzn.to/3NyDj4n
*Copper wire https://amzn.to/3Ch7ytU
*Nylon pliers https://amzn.to/3NxZQ1b
*Bail pliers https://amzn.to/4dZk9iO
Radial sanding disc https://amzn.to/48gsKMO
Tumbler https://amzn.to/4eZ0L6Y
Protectaclear https://amzn.to/3EnOzio
*Bracelet mandrel https://amzn.to/4fp6oLq
Large Wrap-n-Tap https://amzn.to/4frnA3o
*Wooden clamp https://amzn.to/40S4Dle
📖Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Welcome!
01:21 Tools & Supplies
02:36 Forming the "arches"
07:23 Joining the "arches"
09:48 Intro to the Jewelry Clamp
11:15 Adding 3mm Onyx Beads
13:07 Trimming Ends of "arches"
13:35 Connecting "arches" with loops
18:05 Final Adjustments
18:11 Mounting 3rd 3mm onyx bead
21:15 Making the connector loop for the briolette
23:14 Adding decorative wrappings
29:06 Wire Wrapping a Briolette with twists!
35:30 Let's Make Ear Wires
37:54 Final thoughts until next time!
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