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Published: 2010-09-05 07:48:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 21643; Favourites: 335; Downloads: 444
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A few people had asked how I do my wraps, and I figured I'd upload a quick tutorial...taking reference photos with only one free hand is tricky.Although you don't have to, I would love you forever if you link me in the description if you use my tutorial to make something. Also, link me what you make because I want to see it!
DISCLAIMER: If I were using a smooth symmetrical stone, I would use different techniques. But since its a rough, tumbled stone, I prefer to use a more 'off the top of my head and only measure when necessary' approach.
EDIT: Fixed the font issue, hopefully.
'Download' at your own risk, its a big file!
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Hey, thanks for the great tutorial! I madeΒ this Β with it!
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Nice. I especially appreciate step 5, this is a crucial step in any art project.
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It`s SUPER CRUCIAL. Most people don`t realize it.
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I got those ones from local rock and gem shops. I usually wrap polished cabochons now though, and I get those from a few etsy shops!
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Oh gotcha thanks! I've been wanting to try to make wire stone jewelry but wasn't sure how to start or where to get supplies
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np, I hope you find it useful!
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Hey! Thanks for the lovely tut! Helped me make these [link] [link]
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Awesome tutorial....Just out of curiosity, what song is it that you are listening to in the 5th step?
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I honestly can't remember, but its probably some horribly embarrassing pop music.
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Thank you! I'm teaching myself wire wrapping at the moment and i find this helpful =]
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Awesome! I'm happy to hear that
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hey, ill be posting a photo soon of the one i made, it came out alright, for the first one of this style
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Awesome! I can't wait to see it
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Gorgeous! I love your work, and this is very in-depth. Thanks!
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Thanks for the great tutorial! I used it for reference when wrapping a pendant I picked up. It was very helpful! Also, linked you in description.
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Oh wow, I must have missed this comment somehow! I'm glad my tutorial was useful, and thanks for the link too
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A lot of stones to choose from? I think shorty after I started wire wrapping I got a beautiful-stones-addiction 
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Never underestimate the usefulness of tape
I use it to stabilize focal beads while I wrap around them as well!
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Hey this tutorial has really helped me. Iβve tried it a few times and it really is a lot easier than it looks at first! ^_^ I've really loved the outcome it brings without having to use adhesive.
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I'd love to see what you've made!
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Heres a link to them: [link] I need to work on it but i think there good ^_^
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Amazing tutorial, simple, clean and easy to use. I will most definately (read probably 
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Thats great, I'm happy you found it so useful!
Be sure to link me pics of what you make, I'd love to see them!
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Such a great looking tutorial Making me think about what I can do if I had the stones for it. *giggles*
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Thats one of the best parts of wire wrapping! Whenever I shop for stones on Etsy or at local shops, my mind is going a mile a minute w/ how I'm going to wrap them
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Im still kinda new so if you can give me any pointers it will be greatly appreciated. *bows with a blush* ><
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My best advice is to just look at what other people are doing, and try to figure out how to do it yourself! this gets easier with the dreaded p-word! (practice practice practice!)
That and youtube tutorials, and photo tutorials like mine. Thats pretty much how I learned, anyway!
Good luck, and throw a link on a reply if you make any pieces using my tutorial!
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Will do. If I can actually get the things I need to actually construct things like that lol. And unfortunately with my lack of cash flow, don't have the capital.
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I started w/ $20, some cheap copper wire, and some cheap rough tumbled stones from a rock and gem shop!
Set aside money till you have like $50, that's more than enough! It took me a while before I started using sterling silver wire, and you can find cheap shaped wire w/ a copper core to learn with. I still use that stuff! I think Beazu makes a line of gold and silver tone square and half round wire.
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*Lost a lil bit* Lol... I don't know if we even have something like that around here and Im unemployed. Been for 4 years almost now ><
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You def should, although I can't be held accountable for anyone becoming addicted to wire wrapping... (ps its VERY addictive)
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Hm. Sounds a lot like all of my other craft-based interests.
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Way cool people always ask me about wrapping and I do not do this.... So I will send them this link from now on Great Job!
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No problem, I'm glad you like it!
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this is actually helpful i will try it out when i am not so exhausted
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thats great to hear! (that its helpful, not that youre exhausted heh)
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This is great. I've been half, sort-of messing with wire for a while but haven't been happy with many of my results so far. Your tutorial breaks it down nicely.
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Thats great! I've been thinking about making another tutorial for some other jewelry techniques I use. This one was pretty well received, so maybe I should!
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