Hey there 🙂 Want to learn how to wire-wrap crystals and stones?
As a beginner in wire jewelry making, it can be extremely difficult to know where to start – “Wire-Wrapping for Beginners” is full of wire-wrapping tutorials, tips & tricks, and resources to get you started on your own wire-wrapping journey.
I absolutely LOVE making wire jewelry! It’s amazing what you can create!
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Wire-wrapping jewelry can be extremely rewarding but requires some patience.
Once you know some simple wire-wrapping techniques, you can start creating some very unique pieces of wire jewelry that you can give as gifts, keep for yourself or even sell!
Looking for simple wire-wrapping techniques?
This is a HUGE blog post so I’ve divided it into different pages:
Page 1 – Introduction to Wire Jewelry
Page 2 – Tools for wire-wrapping
Page 3 – Wire for wrapping stones
Page 4 – Stones for Wire-Wrapping + other supplies
Page 5 – Simple Wire-Wrapping Techniques + Resources
Wire-Wrapping or Wire-Weaving?
When I first started in wire jewelry making, the first thing I did was to learn basic wire-weaving techniques.
Wire-weaving derives from traditional weaving of baskets and rugs. It’s typically done with smaller gauges of wire.
Here is a classic example of a piece done with weaving. This piece was woven with 18 gauge and 24 gauge wire.
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Wire-wrapping, on the other hand, doesn’t necessarily include any wire weaving patterns at all – it’s literally using wire to wrap whatever it is you are wrapping. Typically, thicker gauges of wire are used.
Here is an example of a wire-wrapped Labradorite pendant using more of a “free-flow” method.
Personally, I prefer working with thicker wire. I’m not a big fan of weaving with thin wire at all – that’s just me.
Whether you prefer wire-weaving or wire-wrapping, I think it’s a still a good idea to learn a few basic wire weaving patterns.
Once you know the basics, you can build upon that and develop your own style.
Looking for simple wire-wrapping techniques?
KEEP READING…
Page 1 – Introduction to Wire Jewelry
Page 2 – Tools for wire-wrapping
Page 3 – Wire for wrapping stones
Page 4 – Stones for Wire-Wrapping + other supplies
Page 5 – Simple Wire-Wrapping Techniques + Resources
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