Beginning Wire-Wrapping: Pt. 2 - Making Something

You've got the supplies, now let's make something! I've also got a companion book available where I take you through the making of several different pieces, step by step, which you can buy at stores.lulu.com/CamilleSharon.

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Howto & Style

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• how-to
• diy
• do-it-yourself
• jewelry
• fashion
• wire-wrapping
• wire-wrap
• arts
• crafts

[westernkate]

Totally off topic here but I see that there are a few guitars in the background. Do you play?

[CamilleSharon]

@westernkate I haven't played in a very long time. Classical.

[zaarenoc]

It drives me crazy watching you swing that roll of wire around. Can't you just measure how much you will need and cut off a length? I do like your necklace though :)

[CamilleSharon]

@zaarenoc You can cut lengths for each wrap, but it is nearly impossible to be precise with this; you'll have to snip off little bits of useless wire on both ends of the wrap, not just one end. When using sterling silver wire or gold-filled, or even gold wire, this can add up to big dollars! By leaving the wire coiled, the amount of wire lost as scrap on each wrap is less, saving money. And no time spent making little pieces for each wrap, but I know some people prefer to work this way.

[karmadhyana]

I have been experimenting with different gauges, and I prefer the 20-22 gauges. However, I find the hardest thing for me to do is flatten down the clipped wire! I have used my needle nose pliers, my round nose, and even my crimpers, but there always seems to be a sharp little nub that I can't get rid of! I use a good pair of wire cutters too, so that I can get a flush cut close to the bead. Is it more difficult to flatten the ends with thicker wire than thinner?

[CamilleSharon]

@karmadhyana I did a test, making a wrap with 18 GA wire, and I was able to flatten down the edges so they didn't feel rough against finger, but it took a lot of pressure. I thought for a moment that I was going to crack the bead I was using. I would recommend that if you are using thicker wire that you stay away from softer stones (fluorite and malachite, for example). I often have the best luck using the round-nose pliers to flatten this edge down. Keep at it, I'm sure you'll get it!

[m4ria2004]

The video stops at 3:19 minute and it doesn´t work!! :(

[remusomega]

you are super hott

[tracyli]

Good video! Thank you for sharing.

[tracyli]

good video! Thank you for sharing.

[missanna208802]

if you stretch the wire, it will be straight again, but you will need to anneal it first, so if you are working with colored copper wire like artistic wire, you are SOL. If you are just working with plain copper or silver, however, you will never have to throw away your mistakes.

[LanaV6]

@theCosmicQueen Thank you.

[theCosmicQueen]

@LanaV6 38 gauge wire would be so very thin and possibly breakable, would need to be very protected and not have any pull on it. or maybe you could try twisting several strands together but still might break. it is best for the tiniest lightweight pearls etc.

[LanaV6]

Hi! I was wondering how .38 gauge wire will be to do this? Would that be good for making a tree? Thank you.

[FutileGrief]

Well this was very nice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!