The Wire Wrapped "Combo" Pendant
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2020
- This Wire Wrap Video Tutorial combines traditional wire wrapping with a technique called Wire Smithing to create a beautiful and unique pendant.
***If you would like to purchase a pair of Wire Wrap Pliers like those shown in this video, please visit www.wirearteducation.com/tools
*Tools Needed*
Wire Cutters (www.wirearteducation.com/tools)
Wire Wrap Pliers or Flat Nose Pliers (www.wirearteducation.com/tools)
Painters Tape
scissors (optional)
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Flat Hand File or Flat Needle File (Flat File - amzn.to/2BETb3M)
Rotary Tool (Optional)(amzn.to/2P4jIdM)
Silicone Rubber Polishing Disc (Optional)( www.wirearteducation.com/tools)
*Materials*
-40 inches 21 or 22 gauge dead soft square wire of your choice (Note this is based on the cabochon used in the video - you may require more or less depending on the size of your stone)
-Approx. 18 inches of 21 gauge half round wire of your choice
-6 inches of 18 gauge dead soft square wire of your choice
-6 inches of 18 gauge dead soft half round wire of your choice
-A cabochon of your choice
***If you would like to purchase a pair of Wire Wrap Pliers like those shown in this video, please visit www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1
Here are some links to explore-
Please visit my WEBSITE - wirearteducation.com
Check Out My Book “Wiresmithing - The New Look of Wire Art” - amzn.to/2MHQxyj
Check Out My Book "WireWrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - amzn.to/2ZvnFel
Check Out My Book "More Wirewrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - amzn.to/2Uf1iJp
Check Out My Book “Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal” - amzn.to/2Ug73GD - Jak na to + styl
I love the busy ones, but this is simple elegance. So beautiful. Thank you.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
Thank you great job.
Thanks for watching!
You are a saint thank you for passing on your passions/knowledge 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for watching. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video
Thank you for making this video! I love prongs; this is a wonderful way to have them without solder! I see how you struggle to work around the stone, why not try dbl tape on the bottom to hold it in place while you get the measurements?
Very cool!
Thank you very much. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
good tips! thx, Jim!
I'm glad that you liked it.
Thank you for the technique of keeping the prong wires long and cutting them back after stone is set. I always have a heck of a time keeping them all even in the past. Appreciate your help. Love the specialized pliers too. Thank you.
Thank you for watching. Remember, you can get your own pair of those pliers on my website - wirearteducation.com
Hi Jim, I needed the flush cutters as well as wire wrap pliers. But flush cutters are out of stock. Are you getting these in anytime soon?
@@deviturner4125 Thanks for asking...I should be getting some in very soon
Great video Jim! I purchased your book to learn wire wrapping and the videos along with the book give a really good lesson. I also received the wire wrap pliers this week, have tried them and LOVE them. They definitely solved the problem I was having with even bundle wrapping. And they work great for lefties like me. Thank you for your time in teaching us.
I'm glad that the pliers are working out for you and I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos.
Than you for a fantastic video Jim👌 I must try this🙏
Please do! Thank you for stopping by.
It’s looks beautiful 😻
Thank you
Well well Another great demonstration of your talent thank you 🙏 🤩🌟👏
Thank you! Cheers!
I Absolutely Love this video. It's Amazing. Thank's so very much for sharing this with us. I just ordered your plier's yesterday and I'm excited to use them as soon as I get them.
Thank you. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Your WrapMaker Pliers (that's their NEW Name) will be in the mail today.
@@JimMcIntosh Thank You so very much Jim. Your a Fantastic Teacher. I'm so excited about being able to get your WrapMaker plier's, I've been watching exactly how you use them in your video's and I'm ready to try it.
This is the best wire wrapping pendant video I have ever seen. Thanks. ❤❤. When laid down the square wire from the first wrapping, did you have the wires laying on top of each other?
The outer wires are sitting next to one another. Thanks for watching
@@JimMcIntosh so you mean like in a row, instead of on top of each one? Hope this is not a dumb question.
Wow I'm just reading the comments lol. Did u make these plyers?? Genius!!! I want a pair!!
Thank you for visiting. If you'd like a pair of those pliers just visit - www.wirearteducation.com/product-page/wire-wrap-pliers They're on sale too!
Hi Jim, thank you so much for your educational, inspirational, out of the box videos on wire smithing. I have a question about silver wire. Can you share where do you get yours from? I am assuming you don't use copper wire silver plated. You mentioned using argentium wire.
I am starting with copper until I feel confident in my work, then I want to switch. I see silver wire is priced (almost) by the foot. Any guidance on purchasing silver wire? Thank you in advance.
I purchase my sterling silver wire from Rio Grande. I've found that they usually have the best price. I don't use any plated wire, never really have. I just find that when I show/sell my work it's easier to get the price that I need if I can tell them that it is sterling or copper and not plated or filled.
Jim, could you put the prong wires inside the bezel instead, of the outside of the stone if you wanted to???
You sure can. The important thing is that the stone is supported in such a way that it won't slip out of the setting.
You're a very good teacher. I noticed my wirewrsp pliars don't hold round wire bundles. Works great with square
Thank you for the feedback on the pliers. I wasn't aware of that since I generally use square wire in all of my work. May I ask, what occurs (or what is the problem) when you use the pliers on round wire bundles?
@@JimMcIntosh the round wire bundle of 4 for exp. Pop out! I tried to hold all 4 together and would not stay. Kept sliding out. When i press to hard dented the wire . Tku!
Thank you for the feedback. I'm going to get to work on fixing that.
@@JimMcIntosh did try the round wires?
Maybe because I didn't tape
Great video! What would you say is the most used gauge of square wire?
That's an interesting question. In all of the pieces that I've made over the years I have 90% of the time used 21 or 22 gauge wire. And there's an interesting reason why. When I first started out I didn't have a lot of money to purchase wire. So I needed to get the most bang for my buck. I compared how many feet of wire I would receive per ounce in each gauge. I figured out the smallest gauge that I could use on a piece and still add the right amount of wire to it. Then I figured out how many pieces I could make in that gauge per ounce. I settled on 22 gauge wire as the smallest that I could go and I've pretty much stuck to that over the years, including most of the classes that I've taught. I hope that answers your question.
I have a triangle shaped black tourmaline and i want to combine it with my cross pendant, I’m planning to wire wrap it with 4 or 5 base wire, the cross pendant has a bail built in so im gonna use that, is there any other techniques to incorporate pendants to wire wrapped pieces?
Not that I am aware of. I am working at finding ways to do that...so stay tuned
How do I order a pair of your ingenious pliers you invented? I learn so much watching your videos and how to do things the correct way thanks
Thank you for watching...I love to hear that people are getting something out of my videos. To get a pair of Wire Wrap Pliers just visit wirearteducation.com
@@JimMcIntosh I clicked on the link to get a pair of the pliers but it wasn't taking me to were I can order a pair? Is there a link in not seeing or am I not clicking on the right one?
@@corrieball1881 on the home page (wirearteducation.com) under the heading 'Wire Wrap Pliers' it says 'Order Yours Today', click there and it will take you to the order page.
Can I use round wire with this technique? Although I prefer it with square wire.
Good question, thank you. Personally I wouldn't use round wire for this type of setting. Round wire has a tendency to roll and move causing a weak prong setting. Thanks for watching
What's that tool called that holds the wire as u wrap the wires?? Awesome didn't know they had these. I'm definitely getting one lol!!!
The pliers are called WrapMaker Pliers and they're only available on my website - www.wirearteducation.com/product-page/wire-wrap-pliers
looking for the pliers but your links arent working
My website has changed since that video was produced. Here is the address of my new site where you can purchase WrapMaker Pliers - thewrapmaker.com
Are yo using silver ?
Yes I am.
Must write in the start of the video😂😂 yes I got it to 10 inch and really laughed when you figure it out 😂😂 keep on watching 👍👌