Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Learning How To Make Handmade Wire Jewelry

By Helene Norris


In order to be skillful in making a handmade wire jewelry, the right material, tools as well as passion are needed. These kind of adornment can be made up of several materials of different qualities and designs that have to be put together. The following tips will be a guide along the process.

Choose a certain project that has to be done to determine the steps that should be followed after. The types of materials are also dependent on the choice as well as the tools because each project requires particular set of things. It wold be better to use a new types of wires for every design to be started.

Choose the materials prior to making any attempts of starting the project because there might then be confusion as to what will be used. Sterling silver and aluminum are the usual choices while there ate also some which are with gold or silver plated or filled. Copper has been the cheapest metal material but may still look good being colored in silver or gold with enamel coating.

Determination of the size is also critical because if the thin type will be chosen then care should be observed because it is usually delicate and prone to breakage. Use this in making some small chains or some weaving designs or rings. Use the thick types for holding heavy beads, big chains and also for some experimentation.

Choosing the right tool follows after the certain project has been determined and the right materials have already been sorted out. To make routine and tedious task easier, a pair of pliers can help with the job. Hand saving techniques can be leaned using some good cutters especially when there is a need to do some wrapping loops.

Be creative in making the project and think of designs which have not been imagined before. Make things beyond wrapping stones as there are also other techniques like coiling or weaving and even a crochet is possible. There are other designs that incorporate beads and other metals as well as filigrees and a lot more.

One should not be afraid to make some experiments in creating different designs and shapes because skills will develop eventually. Practice making ring bans out of the heavier gauge types or the rounded ones and do some twisted creations with pliers and drills. If sparkling pieces are desired, the square types are the most suitable being able to reflect more light.

It would also be cost effective to just create ear clasps or jump rings or other pins on your own. A ball can be made by holding the material in a torch flame and is then flattened into a pin. Ear clasps can be made by just making a simple U shape which is then cut into half for a perfectly sized creation.

Making handmade wire jewelry is now made easier by simply following these basic steps. Another reminder is that using materials containing nickel might cause some allergies so better avoid those. Never be hesitant to do some exploration for it s through it that creativity will be enhanced.




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