Bundling Wires - Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Magpie Gemstones.com

[Melissalc1108]

Very clear, good vid, I especially appreciated the time explaining why you pinched the wrapping wire!.

[MagpieGemstonescom]

The reasons to tumble metal - to harden it, to clean it, and to remove burrs and you need to do all of those things at certain times to copper.

Yes I am not even close to a professional videographer .... snort. We keep doing our best to improve them.My daughter (10) is my photographer and she is growing in leaps and bounds daily in her skill set.

I get my copper from hardware stores, recycle yards, and when I need square of half round I buy it from jewelry supply shops.

[GB58able]

Totally enjoy your personality and your video tutorials. If I can critic just 2 things: the videos are a bit too dark. The other is that the sound is off and does not match your lips or hammering actions. I truly do thank you for the great lessons. Ah,BTW, can any copper wire found at a hardware store be used for jewelry? Why does copper need to be tumbled? I thought only sterling silver had to be tumbled. Thank You. GB58able

[TsgtNan]

Just wanted to let you know that your tutorials are very helpful. I started this craft without direction (and pulled a lot of hair out LOL). Thank you... NCB

[MagpieGemstonescom]

I also learnt on my own and did it the hard way.The good thing about that is that I have come up with designs or techniques I have never seen anyone else do! Thanks for the kind words and I am getting more videos ready in this series.

[ThePittston]

Thank you for the time you have taken to show us your craft. I have learned on my own, of course, I have done it the hard way.

Please continue to show us ....

[MagpieGemstonescom]

I don't recall, it is probably 21 guage 1/2 round.

[MetalGrannie]

What gauge half-round wire are you using, please?

[MagpieGemstonescom]

I think the trick with round is to use a smaller gauge for the binding wires and not to hit every turn too hard with the pliers. Good luck, I hope it works out! (oh and make sure the wire is dead soft).

[Oread54]

Thank you so much for explaining this.  It is always the tiny tiny points that make a huge difference. I tried with round two days ago and got so frustrated I went back to square. I'll try the round again.

[MagpieGemstonescom]

Thanks I appreciate that you like the tuts!

[ambervisions]

You have some of the best tutorials! THank you!!!!

[MagpieGemstonescom]

Your welcome. I am glad I could offer something people found valuable.

[Refuge51]

So many people charge money now just to show us how to do something, and I cannot thank you enough for sharing your expertise with us!

[aveer1]

You are awesome Szarka!! Ty soooo much for all you do for us!! I can only hope to become as good as you someday!!!!! Much Love! Anita

[MagpieGemstonescom]

In the videos I did after that I wore no sleeves so people could see the wire wrapping easier. Hopefully they will just keep getting better instead of worse (grin). I appreciate the kind words.

[PowerHungry7]

I love your videos. Could you wear short sleeves or roll your sleeves up so that there is not a shadow over the project though? I know you're gonna hate me for saying this :D I'm so sorry, I just had a hard time seeing since this isn't in 720. I love your tutorials though. I'm new to wire wrapping. THANKS!!

[MagpieGemstonescom]

Oh thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad I could offer any insights at all.

[cazad1966]

Thank you for these. I really appreciate the time, effort and thought you put into them and I always learn something - even when it's something I already knew how to do.

[AnnaEmert]

Wonderful video! I am just starting and others have called the messy wire look as organic and I guess that is OK but I really like the clean/perfect look.

[MagpieGemstonescom]

Gayle, I recomend starting to play right away. On my website I have a blog post on how to begin wire wrapping. They won't let me post a link here but it's under "blog trade articles" on the left menu on my website magpiegemstonescom. Thanks for the kind words they are very appreciated.

[Twinkleeyesgayle]

Thanks Szarka for explaining this so well to a newbie. It makes me hungry for more tutorials. LOL. I hope to be as good as you one day . I still have not gotten all my tool & gotten startd. I am trying to learn as much as I can first so I can do it the right way to begin with.

[RosaB61]

You are most helpful ,and very informative...a great, kind ,caring artist! That is you!  thank you..for all the tips..the newbies need them!

[maudlinblithe]

WOW! Very helpful! You have explained so much to me that can be applied to so many areas as I begin learning. You are such an inspiration and I thank you!