Bundling Wires - Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Magpie Gemstones.com

http://www.magpiegemstones.com In this video I describe how to bundle round wires for a border wrap. A border wrap is a techbnique in wire wrapped jewelry to capture a cabochon. Usually square wire is used but I like the look of the design elements I can create with round wire and it sometimes can be unruly in this application. Come visit on Facebook to play with us http://www.facebook.com/MagpieGemstones and sign up for our newsletter to be informed when new articles, free tutorials, and specials come onto the website. Everyone who signs up for the newsletter is autromatically enrolled into the $200 shopping spree we give away once a year. http://www.magpiegemstones.com/freebeads.html

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[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.

[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.

[MagpieGemstonescom]

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

[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).

[MagpieGemstonescom]

Thanks I appreciate that you like the tuts!

[MagpieGemstonescom]

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

[Melissalc1108]

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

[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

[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 ....

[MetalGrannie]

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

[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.