Some new wrapping experiments

Those really turned out great. You are really doing a wonderful job on those.
Tami

I like the curves you use over the stones. It shows a good eye for design. Still there is no substitute for getting good wire intended for wrapping. I usually favor less loops at the top, but that is just a personal preference.

FYI, I like many of Rockyraccoons's (Kim) wraps the best and she makes very effective use of square wire bundled together with half round wire. I think she uses dead-soft 20 gauge square and half-hard half-round 21 gauge. (check her out in the Wire-wrap section of find her work at

I understand the practicality of practicing with cheaper wire. I have not worked on my wrapping in a long time (you are way ahead of me in motivation and persistence), but I bought some 20gauge square brass wire and some 21g round (could not get the half round) copper wire. (These were the approximate sizes and hardness of the silver wire I eventually wanted to work with.)

Using tin wire, or copper wire intended for electrical work, or other wire that was made for some other purpose than jewelery making is usually counter productive. Not to mention the whole skin-reaction thing.

You're doing great Adrian. One thing I notice, something you need to take care with are the ends of the wire. When using wire like that, you need to get a very fine fill and round the ends off smooth and keep them tucked in where they won't catch on anything to easily. Look at your first photo, the curl over the stone you can see the pointed end in the middle of the curl. That should be completely flat or pointing inwards toward the stone.

;D LOL long as we don't kick too hard eh? You're absolutely right on wanting to frame the stone, for the most part, less is more when it comes to this kind of jewelry.

Your wraps look great. Keep reading this wire wrap thread as there are some truly gifted wrappers on here and I value and love their input and opinions!
Sandy

The sharp wire end suggestions are really great advice. Ireally enjoy the shape of the wire on the face of your stones. The tops may be a lil big. You are doing great. When I first started wrapping I made my wife wear them for a couple of days. That way I could get input on what to fix. So get yourself a volunteer! It really does help. That way you can apply form with function and create pieces that will last a long time!

Well, this is in my opinion the first one somewone would volunteer for (but only by night and only on a desert island) .






I made it from copper because it's the best wire I have for the moment. I will remake it when I'll have a good wire. This beautiful ammo deserves more than copper.

Adrian

Ooooo - I love that last one!

That last one is so unique, neat wrap, it compliments the stone perfect!!!