Your attention to detail, consistency and tool tricks is exactly what a new crafter needs to achieve good results while learning to work with metal. Thank you!
My pleasure. I agree that new crafters need better instruction and that's precisely what I've set out to do with my channel. I'm so glad you find my videos helpful!
LOL! Sometimes I kind of miss the days when I was single, lived alone, and could use my hammer in the middle of the night. I've been waking up around 4:00 AM lately, and I've had to resist the temptation to get up and make some jewelry on many an early morning.
What a great video! I just found you but I'm sad that you aren't currently making more videos. I'm enjoying what you already posted. You are a really good teacher! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! I'll be back. I'm just dealing with some family matters currently, but as soon as that's all settled I plan to make lots more videos. So, stay tuned!
Very lovely long used design. The simplicity gives it an elegant look. Your attention to each step detail is so wonderful to see. The end result shows that care and desire for perfection!!. I very much look forward to to your next tutorial what ever that may be. always such a pleasure!. 🙏🏼
You're so welcome! It is easy. It's also a great beginner project and you'll learn some useful skills that will serve you well as you grow as a wire artist. Enjoy!
Love historical designs! These types of pennanular brooches have been around for centuries. Would love to see your take on a classic Roman fibula brooch. They used them to designate status and also functionally to fasten togas/ fabric. Thank you so much for sharing ❣️😊
I made one of these over the weekend. What a delightful learning experience. You have a new fan, Wendi. I'm very detail oriented, so I appreciate all the details and tips you shared. Thank you!
i just love your videos and i hope that you continue to teach us. you have the calming voice and are very informative and thorough. I am a beginner and i just know that im learning so much with good habbits you have. ty so much. jSuch great talent you share.
I have been wanting to make this and was scared too. Thank you so much. I know it appears to be simple but I just haven't been comfortable to try it. Again thank you
You're so welcome! Sometimes we just have to see the whole process before we feel comfortable trying it on our own. And I'm happy to be that guide. I remember well how intimidated I was by seemingly simple designs. And that's why I'm so committed to teaching beginners. 🤗
I, too, am a huge Outlander fan. I love this brooch. But I wish you’d shown it on a cape or shawl at the end. I’m confused how it would work with the pin on the front instead of the back. Your explanations were so detailed that I felt, with the right tools you suggested, I could make this. I’m now a subscriber and look forward to going through more of your videos. Thank you! I’d still really like to see it on some fabric.
Hi, Kate! Thanks so much for the feedback. I do show the pin on a crocheted fabric swatch in the video thumbnail and in the intro. But I'll put together a quick video that shows how to use this style of pin, and I'll post it in the community tab of my channel. Now that you're subscribed, you should be able to see my community posts on your home feed.
Well, welcome to Door 44 Studios! I'm so glad you found my channel. I love teaching, so it's always encouraging to hear that my teaching style is resonating with viewers. I have big plans for this little channel, so there's plenty more fun content to come. 😊
Wow this is awesome. Why haven't I seen your channel before now? Lol. I crochet a lot. Making triangle shawls and wraps. These would be a great finishing touch. Thank you. ❤️ I will be looking at more of your vids. 😉 and of course subscribed.
@@rosesperfumelace Yes! They're so versatile. Be sure to check out my Heart Pin video (czcams.com/video/vnGaHVI0MdU/video.html). That's been my favorite pin to wear with all of my crocheted scarves and hats this winter.
Sure! I meant to add that to the end of this video but I forgot to record it. Basically, you'll flip the circlet out away from the pin. This will leave the pin facing out and the back face of the circlet facing up. Then you slide your pin through the fabric. Next, you flip the circlet back over the pin and rotate it until the tip of the pin passes into the gap between the ends of the circlet. Finally, rotate the circlet back the other way making sure you slide the circlet beneath the point of the pin. The bulk of the fabric will create a bit of tension between the pin and the circlet, and that's what holds the pin in place. 🙂
Hi Wendi! Nice project today! Your detailed instructions make my heart and brain so happy! I do have a question about needle files (or any file) : I know to use it in one direction, but do you use a pushing, or a pulling motion? I could look it up, but someone else may be wondering the same thing. Thanks for your time!
You push the file away from you. Or you can hold your file steady and pull the piece that you're filing toward you. If you watch closely, you'll see me using both motions in this video. I tend to hold my piece steady and push the file when I'm working on a heavier piece that I can brace on my work surface. And I hold my file steady and pull the piece toward me when I'm working on finer, more delicate pieces.
Hi, Tori. I answered this question for another reader somewhere in the comments on this video, but I'll spare you from having to sift through the comments to find it. Here's how I described using the pin: "Basically, you'll flip the circlet out away from the pin. This will leave the pin facing out and the back face of the circlet facing up. Then you slide your pin through the fabric. Next, you flip the circlet back over the pin and rotate it until the tip of the pin passes into the gap between the ends of the circlet. Finally, rotate the circlet back the other way making sure you slide the circlet beneath the point of the pin. The bulk of the fabric will create a bit of tension between the pin and the circlet, and that's what holds the pin in place."
Beginner here can I use soft 12 g wire or is it imperative to use dead soft here in uk its difficult to find 12gdead soft this is perfect for my Scottish relative I love it so much x
Yes, soft wire will work just as well. I only recommend dead soft because it's a little easier to shape, but harder wire can always be annealed if it's too hard to work with.
Great thankyou for your swift reply it’s much appreciated as a beginner here I just love watching your videos so much so many tips n tricks I ordered the soft wire to try it out see how I get along taking my time the practice make perfect right! Xx
You can absolutely use 14gauge instead of 12! You may just want to shorten your wire length by 1/2 inch or so and use a slightly smaller mandrel to form your ring. That will help keep everything in proportion to the smaller wire gauge.
Beginner here. Quick question, if i may: did you anneal your copper before starting to work it? Or is that not necessary? Would this also work with brass or bronze?
I did not anneal my wire before shaping this piece. I don't find that necessary with dead soft 12ga copper wire. But I would probably anneal my wire if I was using 10ga or thicker wire. If you find the 12ga difficult to work with you can anneal it. And, yes, you can absolutely make this piece with brass and bronze wire. It looks beautiful in both of those metals. I do recommend annealing alternate wire types for beginners. Brass, bronze, and sterling silver are all significantly harder than copper. So, until you build up some strength in your hands and you're used to working with heavy gauge wire, you'll find brass and bronze much easier to wrestle into shape if you anneal it first. Great questions! Thanks for asking. ❤️
You're so welcome! Glad you like this tutorial. I used a 3.5 ounce domed face chasing hammer in this video. You'll find a link in the description if you need to shop for a hammer.
Yes, I'm sure. I'm not using enough force to cause any sort of tissue damage. If I were, both the wire and tools would be completely destroyed. Hammering wire does not require a lot of force, but it is noisy, which is why I use my leg to help dampen the sound.
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Your attention to detail, consistency and tool tricks is exactly what a new crafter needs to achieve good results while learning to work with metal. Thank you!
My pleasure. I agree that new crafters need better instruction and that's precisely what I've set out to do with my channel. I'm so glad you find my videos helpful!
Watching in the middle of the night, can just imagine my family if I started hammering away. LOL
LOL! Sometimes I kind of miss the days when I was single, lived alone, and could use my hammer in the middle of the night. I've been waking up around 4:00 AM lately, and I've had to resist the temptation to get up and make some jewelry on many an early morning.
I made a square canvas bag filled with white ashtray sand to put under my bench block. Does a great job of muffling noise.
What a great video! I just found you but I'm sad that you aren't currently making more videos. I'm enjoying what you already posted. You are a really good teacher! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!
I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! I'll be back. I'm just dealing with some family matters currently, but as soon as that's all settled I plan to make lots more videos. So, stay tuned!
Very lovely long used design. The simplicity gives it an elegant look. Your attention to each step detail is so wonderful to see. The end result shows that care and desire for perfection!!. I very much look forward to to your next tutorial what ever that may be. always such a pleasure!. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying my tutorials. 😊
The rolling with the block and wood wedge is so clever. I learn something new every time I watch! Thank you
You're so welcome. Happy to help! 😊
wow that looks easy, I like that, thank you for this video
You're so welcome! It is easy. It's also a great beginner project and you'll learn some useful skills that will serve you well as you grow as a wire artist. Enjoy!
Love historical designs! These types of pennanular brooches have been around for centuries. Would love to see your take on a classic Roman fibula brooch. They used them to designate status and also functionally to fasten togas/ fabric. Thank you so much for sharing ❣️😊
That's a great suggestion. I'll see what I can come up with. Thanks for watching! 😊
Beautiful. I absolutely love your tip with the wire ends.
Thank you. Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
Very clear instruction in a pleasant, easy to listen to voice. Thank you!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial - now I have to go back and watch the previous.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sue. Thanks for watching!
I made one of these over the weekend. What a delightful learning experience. You have a new fan, Wendi. I'm very detail oriented, so I appreciate all the details and tips you shared. Thank you!
My pleasure, Nancy. And thank you for watching!
i just love your videos and i hope that you continue to teach us. you have the calming voice and are very informative and thorough. I am a beginner and i just know that im learning so much with good habbits you have. ty so much. jSuch great talent you share.
Thank you. I'm so glad you're enjoying my tutorials. I do plan to continue teaching. I'll be back to posting videos soon!
That's gorgeous Wendy! Thank you!
You're so welcome, Ann. Glad you like it! 😊
Thank you. This is exactly what I need to make.
I have been wanting to make this and was scared too. Thank you so much. I know it appears to be simple but I just haven't been comfortable to try it. Again thank you
You're so welcome! Sometimes we just have to see the whole process before we feel comfortable trying it on our own. And I'm happy to be that guide. I remember well how intimidated I was by seemingly simple designs. And that's why I'm so committed to teaching beginners. 🤗
@@Door44Studios I definitely love your tutorials. They really have helped .me.
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you. 😊
I, too, am a huge Outlander fan. I love this brooch. But I wish you’d shown it on a cape or shawl at the end. I’m confused how it would work with the pin on the front instead of the back. Your explanations were so detailed that I felt, with the right tools you suggested, I could make this. I’m now a subscriber and look forward to going through more of your videos. Thank you! I’d still really like to see it on some fabric.
Hi, Kate! Thanks so much for the feedback. I do show the pin on a crocheted fabric swatch in the video thumbnail and in the intro. But I'll put together a quick video that shows how to use this style of pin, and I'll post it in the community tab of my channel. Now that you're subscribed, you should be able to see my community posts on your home feed.
@@Door44Studios Awesome. For some reason I didn’t see it. Thank you. I just discovered you today and love your style of teaching. Thanks again.
Well, welcome to Door 44 Studios! I'm so glad you found my channel. I love teaching, so it's always encouraging to hear that my teaching style is resonating with viewers. I have big plans for this little channel, so there's plenty more fun content to come. 😊
This is great I definitely plan on making one.
I'm so glad you like it! It's a fun little project. Let me know if you have any questions when you make yours!
Wow this is awesome. Why haven't I seen your channel before now? Lol. I crochet a lot. Making triangle shawls and wraps. These would be a great finishing touch. Thank you. ❤️ I will be looking at more of your vids. 😉 and of course subscribed.
I'm so glad you found my channel. And thanks for subscribing! There will be more sweater pins coming. They're my new favorite jewelry to wear. ☺
@@Door44Studios they are. You can even put it on a hat as decoration or on the cuff of gloves, a smaller version of the pin.
@@rosesperfumelace Yes! They're so versatile. Be sure to check out my Heart Pin video (czcams.com/video/vnGaHVI0MdU/video.html). That's been my favorite pin to wear with all of my crocheted scarves and hats this winter.
@@Door44Studios I will, and thank you 💋
Do you have a video explaining how to use sandpaper and about the differents grits?
I do not, but that's an excellent idea for a video. Thank you! I'll add that to my list. 🤗
Could you please show How to attach to material as I can't wrap my head around how it works.
Sure! I meant to add that to the end of this video but I forgot to record it. Basically, you'll flip the circlet out away from the pin. This will leave the pin facing out and the back face of the circlet facing up. Then you slide your pin through the fabric. Next, you flip the circlet back over the pin and rotate it until the tip of the pin passes into the gap between the ends of the circlet. Finally, rotate the circlet back the other way making sure you slide the circlet beneath the point of the pin. The bulk of the fabric will create a bit of tension between the pin and the circlet, and that's what holds the pin in place. 🙂
Can you show how to make a cloak/cardigan clasp.
I sure can! I have a couple of different clasp designs in the works. One for bracelets and another for cardigans. 😊
Hi Wendi! Nice project today! Your detailed instructions make my heart and brain so happy! I do have a question about needle files (or any file) : I know to use it in one direction, but do you use a pushing, or a pulling motion? I could look it up, but someone else may be wondering the same thing. Thanks for your time!
You push the file away from you. Or you can hold your file steady and pull the piece that you're filing toward you. If you watch closely, you'll see me using both motions in this video. I tend to hold my piece steady and push the file when I'm working on a heavier piece that I can brace on my work surface. And I hold my file steady and pull the piece toward me when I'm working on finer, more delicate pieces.
Got it!
I'm not sure how to use the shawl pin. It is connected one side. Can you describe how please. It is a beautiful pin.
Hi, Tori. I answered this question for another reader somewhere in the comments on this video, but I'll spare you from having to sift through the comments to find it. Here's how I described using the pin: "Basically, you'll flip the circlet out away from the pin. This will leave the pin facing out and the back face of the circlet facing up. Then you slide your pin through the fabric. Next, you flip the circlet back over the pin and rotate it until the tip of the pin passes into the gap between the ends of the circlet. Finally, rotate the circlet back the other way making sure you slide the circlet beneath the point of the pin. The bulk of the fabric will create a bit of tension between the pin and the circlet, and that's what holds the pin in place."
Beginner here can I use soft 12 g wire or is it imperative to use dead soft here in uk its difficult to find 12gdead soft this is perfect for my Scottish relative I love it so much x
Yes, soft wire will work just as well. I only recommend dead soft because it's a little easier to shape, but harder wire can always be annealed if it's too hard to work with.
Great thankyou for your swift reply it’s much appreciated as a beginner here I just love watching your videos so much so many tips n tricks I ordered the soft wire to try it out see how I get along taking my time the practice make perfect right! Xx
Se dormi!
Thanks for your feedback! My channel is not for advanced makers. 😊
Its awesome 🙏 do you think i can use 14 gauge instead of 12? Or perhaps go higher up and made them double??
You can absolutely use 14gauge instead of 12! You may just want to shorten your wire length by 1/2 inch or so and use a slightly smaller mandrel to form your ring. That will help keep everything in proportion to the smaller wire gauge.
@@Door44Studios thank you ❤🙏
Beginner here. Quick question, if i may: did you anneal your copper before starting to work it? Or is that not necessary? Would this also work with brass or bronze?
I did not anneal my wire before shaping this piece. I don't find that necessary with dead soft 12ga copper wire. But I would probably anneal my wire if I was using 10ga or thicker wire. If you find the 12ga difficult to work with you can anneal it. And, yes, you can absolutely make this piece with brass and bronze wire. It looks beautiful in both of those metals. I do recommend annealing alternate wire types for beginners. Brass, bronze, and sterling silver are all significantly harder than copper. So, until you build up some strength in your hands and you're used to working with heavy gauge wire, you'll find brass and bronze much easier to wrestle into shape if you anneal it first. Great questions! Thanks for asking. ❤️
@@Door44Studios Thanks for the quick and detailled answer! I'll get a torch then :)
Thank you for this. Please could you tell me what size hammer you use? Thanks.
You're so welcome! Glad you like this tutorial. I used a 3.5 ounce domed face chasing hammer in this video. You'll find a link in the description if you need to shop for a hammer.
Are you sure hammering your leg is not harming your bone?
Yes, I'm sure. I'm not using enough force to cause any sort of tissue damage. If I were, both the wire and tools would be completely destroyed. Hammering wire does not require a lot of force, but it is noisy, which is why I use my leg to help dampen the sound.
@@Door44Studios ❤
Rrola bem heim?!kkkkk
O wue foi isso?!, demora demora e... nada!,😂
For you? Maybe. But not for everyone. This tutorial is for beginners who are just starting to work with wire. 😊