Wire-Wrapping Dragonfly Tutorials

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!

Good news – NO SOLDERING required!

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

 

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.

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).