The next video I've got planned is on string-art earrings and pendants, and now I am definitely adding tree of life pendants to the queue for the short term. Thanks for the ideas!
I use sterling silver round half-hard wire for most projects. My preference is for 24 gauge, although I know many people use 26 gauge. When I first started I also used half-round wire a lot more. I normally buy copper wire from craft stores, so it isn't rated this same way, but it is softer than the silver so I try to find 22 gauge when my beads are big enough. Hope that helps.
Ebay is a great source for beads, and when the bead/gem & jewelry show is in town I'll head over if I have some extra money. They are a great place to find bargains...unfortunately I also end up buying a lot of stuff and spending a lot of money!
Thank you, enjoying your videos so much! Great tutorials and inspiring me to just make something now!
gisltome 10 months ago
THANK YOU soooo much, great tutorial!!!
grivero8 11 months ago
have you tried the rubber tipped needle nose pliers, they dont mark wire and have good grip.
thanks for all the info excellent videos.
can you make a wrapped wire pendant or tree of life pendant video?
sewsweet08 3 years ago
The next video I've got planned is on string-art earrings and pendants, and now I am definitely adding tree of life pendants to the queue for the short term. Thanks for the ideas!
CamilleSharon 3 years ago
Do you use half hard or dead soft wire? I'm not really sure which to use for wire wrapping.
RonHeartsMe 3 years ago
I use sterling silver round half-hard wire for most projects. My preference is for 24 gauge, although I know many people use 26 gauge. When I first started I also used half-round wire a lot more. I normally buy copper wire from craft stores, so it isn't rated this same way, but it is softer than the silver so I try to find 22 gauge when my beads are big enough. Hope that helps.
CamilleSharon 3 years ago
I find lots of precious bead stones by the strand on Ebay, really cheap, but I'm not a bead kind of person. :P Good video, I like the furniture. :D
uxtalzon 3 years ago
Ebay is a great source for beads, and when the bead/gem & jewelry show is in town I'll head over if I have some extra money. They are a great place to find bargains...unfortunately I also end up buying a lot of stuff and spending a lot of money!
CamilleSharon 3 years ago