Welcome back wire-wrappers!
This time, instead of the usual pendant tutorials, I will show you how to make a Wire-Wrapping Dragonfly structure.
This is a fun piece to make and I’m sure it will make a delightful gift for your loved ones.
Join me in this step-by-step tutorial and start your wire-wrapping journey with me!
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LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
MATERIALS + TOOLS
- Small Round Stones, Oval Stone
- Red Copper Wire (14 Gauge ): Length (40″)
- Silver Copper Wire (32 Gauge)
- Silver Copper Wire (26 Gauge)
- Silver Copper Wire (18 Gauge)
- Silver Chain
- Wing Template (Optional)
- Wire Cutter (Big + Small)
- Nylon jaw pliers
- Bail Making Pliers
- Bent Nose Plier
- Pen / Marker Pen
- Masking Tape
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WIRE-WRAPPING DRAGONFLY TUTORIALS
Step 1 of 10
Firstly, prepare a 40 inches long 14-gauge red copper wire for the main frame of the Dragonfly structure (fig. 1a).
Always use a bent nose pliers to shape the red copper wire as it gives more precision (fig. 1b).
Next, sketch the outline of dragonfly on a piece of paper and bend the red copper wire accordingly (fig. 1c, 1d).
Make a duplicate to complete your dragonfly wire frame and tape them in place as shown (fig. 1e, 1f).
Step 2 of 10
For Step 2, we will be focusing on the top wing design for the dragonfly.
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Start the design from the middle with a length of 26-gauge silver copper wire (fig. 2a).
There will be 4 connecting wires to complete the top wing design:
- Connection 1: (fig. 2b, 2c)
- Connection 2: (fig. 2e, 2f, 2g)
- Connection 3: (fig. 2h, 2i, 2j) For added flare, make a minimal dent as shown in (fig. 2k).
- Connection 4: (fig. 2l, 2m)
Cut the excess silver wire with a wire cutter (fig. 2d).
The completed Dragonfly top wing design should look like (fig. 2n).