shellbells81
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Post by shellbells81 on May 11, 2022 1:50:14 GMT -5
I wish they had a Wire Wrapping For Dummies book. I want to create jewelry and have the beginners tools, wire supplies and plenty of stones ready... But each time I try any of the ideas I've found on the internet it's a complete fail or I get overwhelmed and give up. Any tips? Like is there a certain size stone that's better? Ideas on how to get myself started successfully? Any ideas or thoughts would be much appreciated.
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Post by jasoninsd on May 11, 2022 1:59:22 GMT -5
Hey Shell!
When I first took up wire-wrapping, I went on YouTube and watched a bunch of different tutorials. I picked up on some things here and there in a bunch of different videos...then chose what I thought might be one of the easier tutorials to follow and dove in.
As far as the size...now that you mention it...I'd say a cabochon that's about 1.25-1.5" might be a good place to start...
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Post by rockjunquie on May 11, 2022 5:46:49 GMT -5
What kind of wire wrapping do you prefer? Concentrate on one style at a time. The techniques are a bit different. Think of it like anything else you want to learn. You have to get down the basics and build on that. jasoninsd is right. Start with a fairly large size, they are easier to manage at first. I think Oxana on YT probably has the easiest tutorials and they all share similar techniques. Once you understand how the wire behaves and how to control it, other styles will be easier to do. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 11, 2022 9:31:28 GMT -5
I agree with both Jason and Tela.
Search for beginner tutorials first so that you can get the basics under your belt. Once you have the basics down, the rest of it will be easier.
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Post by 1dave on May 11, 2022 10:58:53 GMT -5
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Post by drocknut on May 11, 2022 15:56:49 GMT -5
I agree with all the above answers. Most of all just do it! Yeah you will make mistakes but heck that's how ya learn. Don't give up.
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shellbells81
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Post by shellbells81 on May 13, 2022 17:10:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses! It's appreciated!
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