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innerdiameter — Intro to Fine Wire Wrapping
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Published: 2010-05-25 22:44:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 94466; Favourites: 1296; Downloads: 1503
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Here is my first wire wrapping tutorial!This tutorial is meant to give people a first step towards advanced wire wrapping, which is why I call it a 'beginner advanced tutuoral'.
I certainly didn't get results like this my first try, so don't get discouraged if wires aren't lining up for you, or are bending in a different direction than you hoped! Sometimes you have to follow the wires, even if you end up with a different design than you had in mind.
If you do make something with this tutorial, please leave a link in the comments - I would love to see what you come up with!
Here is a finished photo of the piece I made in this tutorial: [link]
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Looking for a store that sells square and half-round wire? Here's where I shop:
Gold filled, Argentium and sterling silver, and silver filled
Antiqued brass and coated coppers
Brass and copper
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If you like wearing this style of jewelry but you don't like making it personally, I do sell my jewelry at my etsy store, and I take commisions
Wrap on!
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I made some more pendants meanwhile. I really try to control the wire more, but it's still not easy
But I have a problem. How do you secure the ends of the wire at the back of the pendant?
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Do you mean securing the wires that you bend around back in step 13?
With some types of wire, those will hold on their own. One little step that I forgot to show in the tutorial is that you can loop the wires like I show, and then carefully tuck them under that (horizontal, in step 13) single wire that's helping hold the stone in. If you're feeling fancier, it's possible to actually loop them around the support wire, so that they won't shift around at all. Luckily, it's the back of the pendant, so you can practice a little without destroying your pendant
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Thank you, that's exactly what I meant. It worked, now the wire won't bend (I hope so). I'm still practising
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I think that if you use half-round and square wire instead of round, the wires will lie flatter against each other better. There isn't really a trick to getting round wire to act in such a secure way because the four round wires want to bunch up rather than lying side by side.
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I found only one source for half-round wire so far and it would be 925 silver with copper, 70 cent for 1 cm. I don't know, but that sounds extremely expensive to me. I would love to buy other wire, but it's difficult here to find a online shop that's not too far away. I don't like high delivery costs.
But what I like most about wire wrapping is the coiling. That's my favourite style and I want to learn more about it. For this I think round wire will be enough for the next time
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Oh, this is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing, hun!
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no problem! I hope it helps with your wire wrapping!
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I'm totally sure it will! 
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no problem! i hope it helps
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your amazing for sharing techniques concerning your lively hood. Thanks so much it's amazing!
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I like teaching and sharing ideas and learning! This technique won't last very long if it's kept a secret
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Thanks for this! I bought all this supplies to do this when I saw a wire wrapped piece at a Gem and Mineral show. I just kind of gave up on it t I feel I can try it again using this
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Great! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to ask
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Fantastic job on this tutorial! Your jewelry is very beautiful
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Oh, wow! THANK YOU...!!
This is perfect! It's easy to follow, easy to read...thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us...!
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I'm glad you like it! I love sharing my technique and seeing what great ideas other people have!
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Yes! Normally in my case, I just need to know how to get things started, and normally I can take it from there...but none of the books I have show this method quite as affectively as you have! It's an IMMENSE help...!
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Thank you for listing this tutorial. I'll have to try it. I'm new to working with wire. -Mary
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I hope you enjoy your adventures with wire
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this was sooo helpful I can understand these instructions cleary! Thanks sooo much for putting this up
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great! I'm glad to help other people get started with wire wrapping
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The tutorial looks really coherent and the photos are very clear. I'll let you know what I end up with! Can't wait to try this!
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great! let me know if you have any questions along the way.
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I can't seem to find the right kind of wire... I bought 22 gauge completely-round wire, and it isn't going terribly well. I can't seem to get the wire straightened and then keep it aligned. Any suggestions? Probably get the right wire, huh?
Thanks,
Lori
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My first suggestion would be to try with square wire - several wires lay flat against each other so much easier than with round wire and the half-round wire hold more tightly than round on round. Also, I have my wires pretty straight in the tutorial, but you can leave them more curvy if you're pulling them off of a coil or spool. As long as the four wires are following nearly the same curve, they should be fine to work with. You're going to curve the wires in later steps anyways.
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Thanks for the help. I will find the right wire!
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Amazing job ! 
The result is very beautiful 
Thanks for this tutorial
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Thanks! With a little practice, people can get results that are at least as good
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you can try it too and impress yourself
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hi, here's the result of me following your (very clearly and nicely done for the total newbie i am) tutorial!
[link]
it isn't the same because i made it by memory, and with the only material i have (gross square clamp and round wire...), and i like gross minerals.
i have to practice a lot, but i enjoyed doing this very much and will do it again. i would never have tried without this tuto, so thanx a lot!
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that looks like a great start! it's a lot easier to control the square wire, and some nicer pliers won't leave those little nicks
picking finished or unfinished stones is totally a style choice, they're both beautiful.
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I made a pendant with help from your tutorial
(it's just a practice one) [link]
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Awesome! Welcome to the wonderful world of wire wrapping
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This is so helpful!
And such a beautiful result!
Thanks for sharing
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no problem, I hope you get a chance to try it out!
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Wonderful tutorial. In-depth and easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing it! I plan on trying it as soon as I can get my hands on some square and half-round wire.
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I wish I'd seen such a good tutorial about a year ago! might have save myself a lot of growling and wasted wire!
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hahaha, me too! But we're both probably better having gone through the experimenting
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That's a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing your technique!
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Thanks
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Great tutorial - clear images and simple steps. Thank you (^
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