First question... what kind of "wire" are you using?
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Possum
Never a silly question here!
It is really your own choice how you wish to make the necklace. You can start with a simple wire choker style necklace that already has a clasp attached, and do your wire wrapping around it. This might be the best way for you to start learning this technique. Once you are comfortable with the twisting and can control the length, tension, etc. then you might want to try creating the necklace all in one. A good tip I learned was once the necklace is made, then go back with the wire and wrap in between each "branch" to strengthen and stiffen the base.
You can wire on any style of pre-made clasp, or you can make a simple hook and eye clasp as a part of the wiring process.
I'll bet our other members have some tips on this technique, also, or maybe can recommend a book on this type of wire wrapping? I can't remember seeing an article on the technique, I have just done it the same way you are doing it, Possum, from sight and instinct.
Sparkles and smiles, Diane
Would instructions for forsted branches ring
we had discussed before help?
http://www.create-your-style.com/img/pool/2149_96-Rossi-Frostedbranches.pdf
Monica
Hi Possum
Is this what you're talking about? Or something like it:
http://community.create-your-style.com/node/840
I made this years and years ago. I made branches of crystals leaving long tails of wire - same technique as the Rossi-Frosted Branches above this post. I then opened the wires and started winding a branch on each side of the 2 centre wide-apart wires - does that make any sense at all?? Thus using only the wires I used on the branches without having to use a thicker wire!
Yell if you need a better explanation and I will do my best to tell you!
j x x
Thank you all so much for
Thank you all so much for your help. Yes, the instructions for the frosted branches from Monica was what I was thinking. Thank you Jacky, what you said may just help and yes I did follow.
I have been using a size 28g wire. is that OK?
Wendy, I am not sure about the simple wire choker, how do I start that?
I love the idea of wire jewellery as it can be so beautiful and this is why I want to know what is the rtight way to do it to make a professional job.
Once again, thank you all for your fabulous comments.
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I have seen beautiful mdels on CYS...I am amazed.....BUT I don't find the right diameter of the wire: 0.25or 0,30 or 0,4 or 0,5..wich is the best diameter??????????
Jacky..you model is absolutely splendid what wire do You used????!!!!! And what wire I have to use to not oxidate?????
Thank you!
Edith
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BLOG DI HUAN PHAM, hello everybody, this is a wonderful wire blog and Huan Pham is a real artist. I'm getting crazy to learn about wire technics, do you have any web site/video to suggest so I can start to learn and make practice?
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Wire Twisting
Now, this is my first posting and I have a question.
I hope this is not a silly question!!!!
I have been trying to make a necklace with wire, twisting the beads out from the main wire. I have seen this done in magazines. What I want to know is, do you have to make a plain necklace first and then embellish it?
How do you put clasps on the ends and how do you make it suitable for the wearer to be comfortable?
Possum