9:50 it's a 90 degree angle and not a 45...😅 Sorry about that. I can be a klutz sometimes Thank you for watching everyone! Check out the tools I used in the Description box or my Amazon Storefront www.amazon.com/shop/mithrilartsandjewelry Watch more Wire Wrapping Videos: tinyurl.com/a96rtcw2
I have only watched the introduction to this but I am so excited I found it. I have been working on a ring for a customer. She wants a pear shaped stone in a ring. The only way I can see how to get that done is with a prong setting and everything I am seeing is not working. I hope it works 🤞😁
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am new to wire wrapping and the other tutorials were so complicated for large cabochons rings. I have a Larimar cab that is so beautiful this design will highlight the cab and not take away from it with all the wire work. Thanks again
I really like that very large stone which you refer as a cocktail ring,love ur enthusiasm about ur creation, the whole time listening to you I'm smiling thank you
Oh wow Yvonne!!! I'm honored 💙 huge fan of urs. Thank you for all ur tutorials. I've learned a lot throughout the year that I've been wire wrapping 💙 💙 💙
I dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any tricks you can give me.
@Jakob Cayson i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
What an adorable kitten! Definitely a must see more of. Enjoy your videos. Learn a lot and enjoy your wit...and kitten ! Thank you for all the time you put in to help others!
I use my ring clamp all the time! I don't understand why more people don't. They're inexpensive; have a gentle grip on the wire while you weave; they're just a perfect little...aid in wire weaving. Love these little rings. That blue stone with the copper is stunning!
Thank u so much. For me, I was only ble to get a ring clamp recently because it's not readily available where I live. So, I ended up buying it from Rio on my last purchase.
Having one is really helpful and a good investment. I got mine second hand for like half the price retail. So I'm pretty sure u can find one on Craigslist or ebay for a cheaper price.
Thank you so much for making a lefty tutorial!!!! Now I can’t decide if I am a true lefty. All of the other tutorials are for right-handed people. I definitely am going to try this.
Welcome to the lefty gang :D all my other tutorials are for lefties but I'm doing my best to convert them all for righties as well. I'm not sure if I can do all because some of the files that I shot before have a few issues. 😕
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have a friend who asked me to make a ring with a large stone and I was going crazy, looking for wire wrap tutorials, that would work with stones like that. You are amazing!!! I so appreciate all your tutorials and I love your style :)
I'm so happy I'm able to help. I've been looking for this solution myself ever since I started wire wrapping since I do love big stoned rings as well. :)
That's beautiful. I am just starting to do settings. I've been cutting stones for a while. Need to set some. I have four jewelry cases full...lots of jasper cabs and an assortment of agates and other things. This design I could do. I'd like the band to be a little wider, though. Maybe a heavier guage for the base wires. Thank you. Willie Arste in Bedford, Indiana
Thank you so much! sorry for the late reply. I just saw this now. at the moment, i'm not thinking of making an adjustable ring yet. Since personally, I don't like the idea of adjustables because it catches on everywhere. lol but yah, i'll try and make a tutorial on it in the future. :)
Absolutely stunning beautiful new subscriber could I do a smaller ring or stone and what size wire would you use for a smaller stone if I wanted to make it smaller 🙏💜
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry I have all my sizing hardware.....I hate adjustable, but you have to have em in distribution. I got the stuff to get geared up and make true wrap rings. 👍
@@d-rockpain4250 yah that's why I don't keep an inventory for rings. I just create new designs and if someone wants one of the same kind, I make one for them with their size. This design is so cool tho since it takes me about 15 mins to construct and another 5-10 mins to do finishing touches. It might actually be a nice idea to make in a booth on the spot in the future.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry I lean heady, but these are the dark side of wrapping.....(the necessary). It's hard to get a moment for inspiration and a bit of vigor at the same time these days. You feel Busy doing instead of creating. May you have more time for the style you enjoy the most and a happy holiday season.👍
This word mithril has been stuck in my mind!!! I thought it was lord of the rings?? Something with the elves?? Idk i tried to look it up maybe it was from watching one of your vids 😂😂
You might have a hard time working with round wire since it's not flat on the stone side. So, I can't recommend it. But you can try though if you have half hard round wire. Also, I haven't tried it yet but I'm thinking if you file the round wire flat on the stone side, it might work.
No worries. :) I wouldn't recommend it as I've tried it with a 20ga dead soft. The thinnest I've used is an 18ga in half hard. I'm not sure about a thinner one because I don't have them in half hard.
Hi, great tutorial, one question. i am unable to find the half round copper in 18G . Which would be better- 18G dead soft or 20G half hard? If neither work, I will wait till i can find in 18G. Thanks!
You can try either. I find tho that if u use a thicker gauge like the 18, the inside diameter of the ring becomes a bit smaller. I just use 18 hh because that's what I have.
Just a nitpicking point-when you make the 4 initial bends after wrapping the band, those are 90 degree bends, not 45. Otherwise, a very clear tutorial for a great ring.
Oh my goodness I'm such a klutz. 😅 Of course. I'm so sorry about that. I hate math 😂 thank u so much for pointing that out. I'm gonna pin a comment for everyone to see.
I also wanted to point out, when you have made a few more prong settings, you might find it easier to file the prongs before setting the stone. Or perhaps you can have the stone in place, but w/ the prongs slightly lifted, allowing the space to file your prongs. You will also find different ways and directions of filing, and will find your favorite, which may not always be the easiest. OK, that's all of my comments. Sorry for being such a chatterbox.
I've tried that as well but the problem is it's hard to set the prongs because the wire is tough. I've even shattered a stone because of it. As I pointed out in the video, half hard wire is harder to bend when it's short that's why you need an excess amount of wire to be able to bend it to the shape that u want it to follow.
Also, there are special tools for what you're saying. It's like a prong pusher or something and you need a ring clamp that's set on the table to use it because you'll need a lot of force to push the prongs in. This method that I'm using is what's readily available for me and it works perfectly at the moment. In the future, I'd love to get more tools to improve my work and to be able to create new things :)
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Oh no, I was not criticizing at all! Your method is great. I'm just saying that you will probably try different things. I wasn't talking about the metal smithing technique or tools. I am one of those thrifty ppl who believes in only acquiring the tools that you need at the moment (even though I'm a tool hoarder. I love jewelry tools!) and only invest in high end when you are sure you will use them a lot. I get attached to certain tools, too. Please, I was only saying that, for prong setting, you will probably explore different things...if that is a favorite technique and look.
Thank u for watching. I haven't tried it myself. But I'm guessing it could work. There are just a few adjustments you need to do in order to accomplish it though. Like folding the wires at an angle to accommodate the profile of the stone. But like I said, I'm not entirely sure if it will work. It just needs a bit of work around. Tbh, I've been thinking about it myself as well. 😅 In anycase, I will try it out and let you guys know next time.
I've had some viewers who are right handed. And it's hard for them to follow because most tutorials are done with the right hand. That's why I upload videos for right hand as well.
Sorry for the late reply. i haven't tried this with faceted stones but i'm guessing it could work if you make the base a bit more open to have space for the point of the stone. I'll try it out and let you guys know once i've done it.
@@jenniferavenoso7162using a ring mandrel helps. Also, if you're using an 18 GA half round, it can cause the ring band to get thick. So it's best to make it a few millimeters longer to make sure ur ring band won't end up too small.
Athough very beautiful, the feldspars (moonstone and labradorite) are fragile, Mohs 6.5, and not really well suited for rings or bracelets. They are better used in pendants and earrings.
Thank you! Yes that's true. Although with me, I haven't had any issues with them as rings when they've already been set. So far, they're still holding up even after a few years. :) so it really depends on the stone and if there are already cracks on them prior to setting or if the wearer isn't careful. :)
I personally haven't tried dead soft so I can't say. But judging from from the strength of dead soft, I don't suggest it. It might not be as secure. Remember you only have 4 pieces of tiny wire to secure them but you can always add more base wires and prongs but not for big stones like the one I've used. :) so yah better to get some half hard wire:)
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry that looked like 16 gauge. My 16 and 18 gauge toughens up fast. You can harden it before you start the project as well. I'll try it with whzt I have and let you know. The only drag of wire wrapping is being to afford both dead soft and half hard lol
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Half Hard Alllll day. Heck.... cut a bunch of rings from an old spring and that sucker will be sturdy.....*cutting old junk springs into rings ...like big jump rings* check that junk drawer! Dead soft in only a couple wire thickness; is going to flex, if the ring is taken on and off. It'll end up janky vs nice and str8. Dont most make their weave bases from half hard, then dead soft the wires being wrapped??? Is this not the norm? OMG is my life a lie?!?!?!
9:50 it's a 90 degree angle and not a 45...😅 Sorry about that. I can be a klutz sometimes
Thank you for watching everyone! Check out the tools I used in the Description box or my Amazon Storefront www.amazon.com/shop/mithrilartsandjewelry
Watch more Wire Wrapping Videos: tinyurl.com/a96rtcw2
I have only watched the introduction to this but I am so excited I found it. I have been working on a ring for a customer. She wants a pear shaped stone in a ring. The only way I can see how to get that done is with a prong setting and everything I am seeing is not working. I hope it works 🤞😁
This is my favorite cab prong ring tutorial ❣️ thank you
Thank u so much. I'm glad you like it 😊
The kitten is so beautiful!!!!!
Yes super naughty and beautiful. Didn't want to leave me alone that day. 😅
3:03 I wanna make that band bracelet! that looks so cool!
Yay for left handed artists
Thank you for watching!
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am new to wire wrapping and the other tutorials were so complicated for large cabochons rings. I have a Larimar cab that is so beautiful this design will highlight the cab and not take away from it with all the wire work. Thanks again
You're most welcome! I hope it helps :)
Wow, that's what I was looking for. your work is amazing 👏
Awesome, thank you! 😊
VIDEO STARTS AT 6:08 IF U WANT TO GET TO THE ACTUAL TUTOROAL...YOU'RE WELCOME. 😊.
I really like that very large stone which you refer as a cocktail ring,love ur enthusiasm about ur creation, the whole time listening to you I'm smiling thank you
Thank you! Cheers!
I absolutely love this ring. I was so inspired I had to try. Needle to say it's my go to ring. Thank you so much for the tutorial 😁😘
OMG that kitty kat is gorgeous, also love the ring.. awesome work. Love from down under
Thank u so much. He's a sweetheart. He just got adopted last night so I totally miss him. 💙
Amazing tutorial! I can't wait to try this!
Oh wow Yvonne!!! I'm honored 💙 huge fan of urs. Thank you for all ur tutorials. I've learned a lot throughout the year that I've been wire wrapping 💙 💙 💙
So cool you watch each other!! I love you both ❤❤❤❤
I dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know a way to log back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any tricks you can give me.
@Maddux Hayden Instablaster :)
@Jakob Cayson i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
What an adorable kitten! Definitely a must see more of.
Enjoy your videos. Learn a lot and enjoy your wit...and kitten ! Thank you for all the time you put in to help others!
Thank you so much. Hearing this helps me carry on. :) yah he's really adorable 💙💙💙
Very nice and simple. Thank you😄
I love the ring. I have wanted something plain like this because I have lots of stones like you used. I love your kitty so dang cute!!!
Awww thanks Michelle! He's a sweetheart. I wish I could keep him but I have 3 adult cats already in 1 studio apt. 😅 Thank u for watching
Thanks for the great ring tutorial, I will have to try it.
You're most welcome! I hope it helps out 💙
A fascinating tutorial. I like the painters tape. Technique when filing the prongs. Brilliant. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I hope it works out for you 💙
I use my ring clamp all the time! I don't understand why more people don't. They're inexpensive; have a gentle grip on the wire while you weave; they're just a perfect little...aid in wire weaving. Love these little rings. That blue stone with the copper is stunning!
Thank u so much. For me, I was only ble to get a ring clamp recently because it's not readily available where I live. So, I ended up buying it from Rio on my last purchase.
Thank you so much for the tutorial (and the adorable kitten footage lol). I really need to get a Dremel!
I know right! He's so cute 💙💙💙 Thank u for watching
Having one is really helpful and a good investment. I got mine second hand for like half the price retail. So I'm pretty sure u can find one on Craigslist or ebay for a cheaper price.
OMG YOUR KITTEN IS SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍
Yes he was really cute :)
Completely clever idea and thank you for sharing it!
Hello Adin Praise God for your talent
Grazie mille, bellissimo tutorial da provare❣️
Grazie a te! 💙
Very beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Thank u so much
wow! just found your channel! amazing work for beginner like me! :o)
Thank u so much💙
Fantastic video. Thank you!
Thank u for watching😊
This is beautiful and so simple! I appreciate you sharing it with us. Will try it sometime in the near future. 🥰
Thank you very, it's very beautiful
You're welcome 💙
Thank you so much for making a lefty tutorial!!!! Now I can’t decide if I am a true lefty. All of the other tutorials are for right-handed people. I definitely am going to try this.
Welcome to the lefty gang :D all my other tutorials are for lefties but I'm doing my best to convert them all for righties as well. I'm not sure if I can do all because some of the files that I shot before have a few issues. 😕
I like your work.
Thank you so much
I love this! Could you do a tutorial with this design with a smaller faceted stone? 😍
I haven't tried making one but I'm guessing it will be a different approach. I'll try it out and make a video of it. :)
So clever!! Thank you for sharing this
Yey! Hope it helps 💙
Good job love it this one I can use to make rings.
Thanks Debbie! :) enjoy! 💙
Love the video--you're a great instructor. Looking forward to trying it, and will tag you when I do.
Thank u so much for watching :) lookin forward to what you make of this tutorial. 💙
Very beautiful ❤️🙏
Thank you so much
Beautiful ring ! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have a friend who asked me to make a ring with a large stone and I was going crazy, looking for wire wrap tutorials, that would work with stones like that. You are amazing!!! I so appreciate all your tutorials and I love your style :)
I'm so happy I'm able to help. I've been looking for this solution myself ever since I started wire wrapping since I do love big stoned rings as well. :)
Great, thank you xx
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Terima kasih💙
Thanks . ❤ fun doing this kind of prong ring
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Ur welcome! :)
I LOVE IT! amazing tutorial! thank you sooo much for share it with the world!
You're welcome ☺️
That's beautiful. I am just starting to do settings. I've been cutting stones for a while. Need to set some. I have four jewelry cases full...lots of jasper cabs and an assortment of agates and other things. This design I could do. I'd like the band to be a little wider, though. Maybe a heavier guage for the base wires. Thank you.
Willie Arste in Bedford, Indiana
Sure of course you can create a wider band. I haven't tried using 3 wires and I think it would work! 💙
Just amazing!
Love it
Great tutorial! Thank you 😊
Thank u so much 💙
Thank you so much for your tutorials.I absolutely loved this one and am actually trying it now and hopefully will turn out ok. Wish me luck! 🙏❤️
You're welcome. :) if u need anything, just DM me over my instagram. instagram.com/mithrilartsandjewelry
I love it. I’m gonna try it.
Omg i love ur kitten!!! Awesome video tooo thank youbso much. I do follow u on instagram as well ❤❤
Oh thank u so much. 💙
Great tutorial, new subscriber, can you please make an ajustable one? Thanks!
Thank you so much! sorry for the late reply. I just saw this now. at the moment, i'm not thinking of making an adjustable ring yet. Since personally, I don't like the idea of adjustables because it catches on everywhere. lol but yah, i'll try and make a tutorial on it in the future. :)
Love this! Can't wait to try it! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for watching 💙
Absolutely stunning beautiful new subscriber could I do a smaller ring or stone and what size wire would you use for a smaller stone if I wanted to make it smaller 🙏💜
Thank you so much! U can use an 18ga half hard square instead. As long as it's half hard, it's ok
gorgeous ring, my only problem is how would I go about re sizing the measurements for a size 10.5 ring to fit me? Cheers Jan
Non adjustable kickin the algorithm!
Really? Hehehehe thanks 💙
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry I have all my sizing hardware.....I hate adjustable, but you have to have em in distribution. I got the stuff to get geared up and make true wrap rings.
👍
@@d-rockpain4250 yah that's why I don't keep an inventory for rings. I just create new designs and if someone wants one of the same kind, I make one for them with their size. This design is so cool tho since it takes me about 15 mins to construct and another 5-10 mins to do finishing touches. It might actually be a nice idea to make in a booth on the spot in the future.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry I lean heady, but these are the dark side of wrapping.....(the necessary). It's hard to get a moment for inspiration and a bit of vigor at the same time these days. You feel Busy doing instead of creating. May you have more time for the style you enjoy the most and a happy holiday season.👍
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Do you have a stone, that u fancy, more than the rest?
Beautiful ❤️🇩🇰
I will absolutely make this and tag you.
Yey!!! Awesome 😁
Will you show us how to do the ring on your middle finger ,it's in silver .I like it because it's flatter looking but still has a big presence.
I'll put that in my to do list and make one. :)
This word mithril has been stuck in my mind!!! I thought it was lord of the rings?? Something with the elves?? Idk i tried to look it up maybe it was from watching one of your vids 😂😂
This is awesome! Will it work with round wire?
Thanks so much 🌞
You might have a hard time working with round wire since it's not flat on the stone side. So, I can't recommend it. But you can try though if you have half hard round wire. Also, I haven't tried it yet but I'm thinking if you file the round wire flat on the stone side, it might work.
Ok, I didn't think of using a file, I did hammer it on 4 sides and that "kinda" squared it. Thanks🌞
@@venushester1254 welcome! Hope it works
Sorry for so many comments but can this be done with thinner wire? All I have in the type they are wanting is 21 gauge square and half round
No worries. :) I wouldn't recommend it as I've tried it with a 20ga dead soft. The thinnest I've used is an 18ga in half hard. I'm not sure about a thinner one because I don't have them in half hard.
Hi, great tutorial, one question. i am unable to find the half round copper in 18G . Which would be better- 18G dead soft or 20G half hard? If neither work, I will wait till i can find in 18G. Thanks!
You can try either. I find tho that if u use a thicker gauge like the 18, the inside diameter of the ring becomes a bit smaller. I just use 18 hh because that's what I have.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry okay great, thanks for the quick reply!
Just a nitpicking point-when you make the 4 initial bends after wrapping the band, those are 90 degree bends, not 45. Otherwise, a very clear tutorial for a great ring.
Oh my goodness I'm such a klutz. 😅 Of course. I'm so sorry about that. I hate math 😂 thank u so much for pointing that out. I'm gonna pin a comment for everyone to see.
Can you do a tutorial for the beautiful silver ring you are wearing in this video?
I'll put that in my list. :)
I also wanted to point out, when you have made a few more prong settings, you might find it easier to file the prongs before setting the stone. Or perhaps you can have the stone in place, but w/ the prongs slightly lifted, allowing the space to file your prongs. You will also find different ways and directions of filing, and will find your favorite, which may not always be the easiest. OK, that's all of my comments. Sorry for being such a chatterbox.
I've tried that as well but the problem is it's hard to set the prongs because the wire is tough. I've even shattered a stone because of it. As I pointed out in the video, half hard wire is harder to bend when it's short that's why you need an excess amount of wire to be able to bend it to the shape that u want it to follow.
Also, there are special tools for what you're saying. It's like a prong pusher or something and you need a ring clamp that's set on the table to use it because you'll need a lot of force to push the prongs in. This method that I'm using is what's readily available for me and it works perfectly at the moment. In the future, I'd love to get more tools to improve my work and to be able to create new things :)
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Oh no, I was not criticizing at all! Your method is great. I'm just saying that you will probably try different things. I wasn't talking about the metal smithing technique or tools. I am one of those thrifty ppl who believes in only acquiring the tools that you need at the moment (even though I'm a tool hoarder. I love jewelry tools!) and only invest in high end when you are sure you will use them a lot. I get attached to certain tools, too. Please, I was only saying that, for prong setting, you will probably explore different things...if that is a favorite technique and look.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Oh, I forgot you use half hard. Yep...I can see your point.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry I use a very useful tool for the harder and larger gauge wires; Kung Fu Grip!!!!!
Love it ! So i can't do it with rounded wire?
Thank you so much. To be honest, I'm not sure if you can as I haven't tried it yet. But it might be too hard to do tho.
Could this work with a faceted stone that is pointed in the back?
Thank u for watching. I haven't tried it myself. But I'm guessing it could work. There are just a few adjustments you need to do in order to accomplish it though. Like folding the wires at an angle to accommodate the profile of the stone. But like I said, I'm not entirely sure if it will work. It just needs a bit of work around. Tbh, I've been thinking about it myself as well. 😅 In anycase, I will try it out and let you guys know next time.
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what does being left or right handed have to do with the tutorial? sorry I'm just confused about that
I've had some viewers who are right handed. And it's hard for them to follow because most tutorials are done with the right hand. That's why I upload videos for right hand as well.
Can you wrap faceted stone on this setting or is it just for cabochons?
Sorry for the late reply. i haven't tried this with faceted stones but i'm guessing it could work if you make the base a bit more open to have space for the point of the stone. I'll try it out and let you guys know once i've done it.
omg
Amazing if you were to use a 12mm stone would I use the same gauges as these 🤗
I think for a smaller stone like that, it's better to use an 18ga as long as it's half hard. I've done the same with sterling silver and it works.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry ok so 18 gauge and then maybe 20 half round ? I hope I'm not annoying lol
@@jenniferavenoso7162 you can use an 18 or 20 half round. But to connect the prongs together, I suggest an 20 instead
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry One more thing LOL how do you judge the ring size because I ended up with a six way too small
@@jenniferavenoso7162using a ring mandrel helps. Also, if you're using an 18 GA half round, it can cause the ring band to get thick. So it's best to make it a few millimeters longer to make sure ur ring band won't end up too small.
Can I use round wire for all instead of square?!😅
I personally haven't tried it but maybe you can. If you file the underside of the prong so it lays flat on the stone.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry nice I’ll try!
Athough very beautiful, the feldspars (moonstone and labradorite) are fragile, Mohs 6.5, and not really well suited for rings or bracelets. They are better used in pendants and earrings.
Thank you! Yes that's true. Although with me, I haven't had any issues with them as rings when they've already been set. So far, they're still holding up even after a few years. :) so it really depends on the stone and if there are already cracks on them prior to setting or if the wearer isn't careful. :)
I only have dead soft, is it important to use half-hard for this project?
I use dead soft
I personally haven't tried dead soft so I can't say. But judging from from the strength of dead soft, I don't suggest it. It might not be as secure. Remember you only have 4 pieces of tiny wire to secure them but you can always add more base wires and prongs but not for big stones like the one I've used. :) so yah better to get some half hard wire:)
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry that looked like 16 gauge. My 16 and 18 gauge toughens up fast. You can harden it before you start the project as well. I'll try it with whzt I have and let you know. The only drag of wire wrapping is being to afford both dead soft and half hard lol
@@rhaven50 yah that's true. Anyway I do have an 18 Sq dead soft. I could try it out and let u guys know the results.
@@MithrilArtsandJewelry Half Hard Alllll day. Heck.... cut a bunch of rings from an old spring and that sucker will be sturdy.....*cutting old junk springs into rings ...like big jump rings*
check that junk drawer!
Dead soft in only a couple wire thickness; is going to flex, if the ring is taken on and off. It'll end up janky vs nice and str8. Dont most make their weave bases from half hard, then dead soft the wires being wrapped??? Is this not the norm? OMG is my life a lie?!?!?!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I will try it soon.
You're welcome :)