Wire Wrapping : Jewelry Making for Beginners

In this lecture we will discuss different types of wires and the two wires which are used in this course.  There are so many variety of wires available for exploring..each wire is different in its own way and will give unique final results. We will learn about different materials, shapes, gauges and tempers. Working with the right wire is most important to get desirable results. Learn to select the right wire  for the particular function in this lecture. 

In this lecture I will share some of my favorite tools with all of you and why I choose to use them. Tools needed for wire wrapping are very basic. With your hands and a few pliers we can create beautiful projects!! I have kept the tools to the minimal and simplest in this course.

In this lecture we will learn about the Stones and Beads. There are endless varieties available!!  Most often these become the focal point of our designs, thus understanding the types and shapes and materials of stones and beads is very important. We will mainly focus on the types of stones and beads used in this course while getting the general picture.

Before starting we will look at some of the common terms used to describe components of wire wrapping.  I will be using these terms to describe a component or a process frequently in the course.

Before diving into the projects practice these techniques. These tips will help you develop good habits in terms of handling your wires and tools. It will lead to a higher level of craftsmanship in the end!! Keep your focus on the details. The practice is what will take your pieces to perfection. The wire should move smoothly and naturally through your fingers..there should be no kinks or mistakes while working. These tips and techniques will help you achieve this.

Curves and shapes create the overall form and then the weaving is what makes the designs unique and interesting!! This is a basic foundation for wire wrapping. Frames and then the design of the piece revolves around these curves and shapes. So it is important to form smooth curves and perfect shapes. We will practice the techniques used to achieve best results. Once a curve or a shape is created adjust the form till your satisfaction. Practice till it becomes a second nature with your hand movements.

In this section we are practicing formation of curves and shapes. We will use 18 gauge round wire for our practice pieces ad the projects. We will use various stones and beads too. Basic and main tools for this section are your hands!! we will also use a few pliers and other basic tools. Refer the Article file to get a detailed list.

Hands are the best and most important tool for wire wrapping. All hands move wire differently thus creating unique jewelry every time. The best way to create flowing free form shapes is using hands!! Start by practicing simple shapes in this lecture and with practice you will gain more control over shaping the wire.

We will create a simple organic flower pendant !!

Learn how certain tools can be used to create certain shapes. Develop the designs with the combination of hand formed curves and shapes using tools!!

This is a small project for practicing the use of tools. We will create a simple Heart pendant.

Stones and beads are the heart of all jewelry. In this lecture we will learn to create shapes using stones to match their exact shape.

We will create a pendant using a Tumbled stone bead. This is a perfect pendant for all rough or tumbled stones with holes.

Let us start our wire wrapping journey by learning to weave (or coil) over single base wire. Once we have practiced the coiling technique we will create a beautiful Flow pendant using the techniques we have learned so far.

We will use 18 gauge round wire as our base wire and 28 gauge round wire as our weaving wire. In addition to this we will use beads and a small piece of 22 gauge wire for the flow pendant. Find the details in the Article in this lecture.

We will learn the technique of weaving over the single base wire - also known as a coil-over single wire.

Using the techniques we have learned so far we will create the Flow pendant.

Using the techniques we have learned so far we will create the Flow pendant.

Using the techniques we have learned so far we will create the Flow pendant.

Now we will use two base wires to practice our weaving skills.  We will use the technique of weaving over two base wires to create the Dew Drop Pendant.

We will use 18 gauge round wires as over base wire and 28 gauge round wire as our weaving wire. To create the dew drop pendant  we will use a briolette bead and a small round bead.

We will learn to weave over tow base wires using the 3 x 2 weave.

Using the 3 x 2 weaving technique over two base wires we will create the Dew Drop pendant

We will learn a new weave over two base wires. I am calling it the Bail weave. Using the techniques learned so far we will create the Twig Pendant.

We will use the 18 gauge round wire as our base wire and 28 gauge wire as our weaving wire. We will also use a round bead for the twig pendant. Find the details in the Article.

This is my favorite weave for the Bails! thus the name the bail weave. Let us start weaving..

Finishing your jewelry is as important as creating one. In this Bonus lecture we will learn the basic techniques for finishing and polishing your jewelry.

Congratulations .. you have completed this first step in your wire wrapping journey.

Wire wrapping is so much easier and more fun than it looks!! Look what we achieved with just a few supplies and tools.. With a bit more practice and exploring, I am sure you will be able to create lots of beautiful pieces to wear, gift, or sell!! The sky is the limit with wire wrapping.

I hope you enjoyed learning through my course.  I will be so grateful if you spent a moment of your time reviewing this course (Click on 'Write a Review' in the top right corner of the course's home page). your experience will encourage a lot of beginners to try this craft!

If you have any suggestions for improvement or any other course you will like to see contact me directly. Your feedback is really important to me, I can improve my courses with your suggestions.

I will love to be a continuous part of your Jewelry making Journey.. I will continue to create more courses for different levels of jewelry making. I look forward to seeing you in my future courses..

Thank you so much for choosing my course to learn the art of Wire Wrapping.

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