Wirewrap Tutorial - The Wiresmith Pendant - A NEW Way to Wire Wrap
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Wiresmithing is a whole NEW way to use wirewrap techniques to create beautiful jewelry. In this project you’ll learn to make a pendant using these simple and useful wiresmithing techniques. This project is 100% wirewrapping - there is No Soldering and No Gluing, just basic wire wrap skills.
=== Here are the Tools and Materials that you'll need for this project ===
**PLEASE NOTE - The measurements in the materials list below will ONLY make the project in the video**
===Materials===
1 - 40x30mm Cabochon of your choice
approx. 20 inches of 16 or 18 gauge dead-soft, square wire of your choice
approx. 20 inches of 18 or 20 gauge half round wire
1 - 8mm closed ring (Optional) Note - you could also use a jumpring of a similar size
Here’s a resource for the 8mm closed Ring - amzn.to/2HtxJyo
===Tools===
Flat nose pliers (www.wireartedu...)
Wire Cutters (www.wireartedu...)
Measuring tape and/or ruler - best to have one that measures imperial and metric
Ring Mandrel (Optional)
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Painters Tape
Scissor (Optional - To cut the painters tape)
Rawhide Mallet (www.wireartedu...)
Flat Needle File (www.wireartedu...)
Rotary Tool - Dremel, flex shaft, etc. (Optional)
Silicone Rubber Polisher (Optional)(www.wireartedu...)
Bench Block (Optional) (www.wireartedu...)
Chasing Hammer (Optional) (www.wireartedu...)
Nail polish remover - removes permanent marker (Optional)
Here are some links to explore-
Please visit my WEBSITE - wirearteducatio...
Check Out My Book “Wiresmithing - The New Look of Wire Art” - amzn.to/2MHQxyj
Check Out My Book "WireWrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - amzn.to/2ZvnFel
Check Out My Book "More Wirewrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - amzn.to/2Uf1iJp
Check Out My Book “Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal” - amzn.to/2Ug73GD
Fun project! I'm just learning how to make portions; thank you for being thorough and easy to follow!
Perfectly balanced and your design allows the natural beauty of the stone to show itself! Well done!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
Excellent video. Love how you showed us how to make oval ring, how to file wrapping area and the silicone polisher. Thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Interesting design!. Thanks for your excellent instructions on the video. I'll check out your other videos. Many years ago I used to make sterling silver (soldered) jewelry with cabachons I had cut/shaped & polished. Now want to try something different.
Hi~ I am so glad I found you! I am almost 70 years old and I collect Beautiful stones and Beach Glass from the shores of Lake Michigan and I have tried really hard to learn to wire wrap so I can make things for myself and family and have had such trouble following the tutorials and handling the wire~ I have arthritis in my hands so that makes it harder for me ~ Thankyou so much for such a great informative tutorial that I can actually understand and follow ~ I love Simple Elegance and you do this well!!! I find so many natural cabochon shaped stones from Lake Michigan and want to wrap them and with this wonderful tutorial I think I can do it!!! Thankyou so very much you are a great teacher!
Thank you for watching
Watched this several times before having a go. Real time was very good. When I saw how long the video was I thought I'd be fast forwarding but I didn't. Loved that Jim didn't try and brush over his mistake too. Made a pendant using Welsh slate and it looks pretty good.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it...thanks for watching.
Hello Jim, since two years I'm wire wrapping earrings and pendants using natural stones and cristals with holes because I did not know how to secure cabochons. Discovered the tutorials on RUclips and made a few things following my own instinct. But now I saw in your work what I was looking for : assymetric pieces built in a simple though strong way. Thanks to you, your teaching skills, I now know that it's possible. Thus : many sincere thanks!!!
Btw : to hold the stone in place in order to measure the teeth if the prongs, you simply can tape the stone to the back and after having marked, cut and polished the prongs, just remove the tape. It should ease that part of your work.
Just gratedul to have found you on the internet!
That's a great idea. Thank you for watching.
I have been wire wrapping for years and I have a number of different techniques up my sleeve. But I have never seen anything like this, and I liked it. I don't often work with prong settings, but I can see how the same technique could be used in other ways without prongs. Thank you for taking the time to show meticulously show how it is done. You have a great talent for attention to detail, and I appreciate that.
Thank you so much for your kind word. I really believe that there are many different ways that wire wrapping techniques can be used. I would love to see where we could take this art. Thank you for watching.
Love your work! You make it look easy.
Thank you!
Hello, Jim! I'm new to your channel. Ive been beading 18 years, and interested in wire work. That thumbnail pic brought me RIGHT over here. THANK YOU!!💖💖💖
Thank you for stopping by and having a look.
Awesome wrap!
I'm glad that you liked it
Hey Jim! I watched your pendant tutorial and I loved it! For me, it qualifies as a stumbled upon moment cuz when I found your channel, it was well... by accident. I'm a 65yo silversmith/lapidarist. I'm largely self taught and took the justly earned moniker "Stonebutcher" after slaughtering many, many wanna be cabs at my wheels. For years now, I've wanted to learn REAL wire smithing but I never thought much of the skill levels [or lack here-of] demonstrated by many who display their wire smithing prowess. And so, I never picked it up. Anyway, I spotted your tutorial and by it's conclusion, I was hooked!! As it happens, recently I blew chunk of hard earned change on silver wire and sheet stock. Talk about fortuitous timing?! OH! I nearly forgot! I have a couple suggestions to hold those slippery cabs in place. Painters tape. I've heard of a fellow who uses said tap to keep all his pieces/parts from flying all over creation... pretty cool idea if you ask me. The other idea, keeping in mind I've never seriously tried wire smithing, what would you think of using hot glue? Just a little dab'll do ya! How many recognize that bit of shameless age referencing?! You keep 'em coming [your vids] Jim. Meanwhile, I'll keep watching just keep gettin' better and better! I guess that's a wrap! Thanks Jim.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Learning a new skill is always challenging at first, but you know what I always say....practice, practice, practice.
Thank you from Spain... I have learned a lot this last year, but this was what I wanted because I need simplicity, I do not like excessive ornamentation because I adore the beauty of stones, you know what I mean, stones and animals are my friends and help me a lot ...
A hug, I hope everything goes well for you.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Love this piece!
Thank you very much
Thank you for showing your work. Amazing craftmanship!
Thank you very much
I just bought your book “Wire wrapping basics and beyond”. I loved the detailed instructions, but I also loved the enthusiasm you portrayed. I just ran across your RUclips video and the passion and humor you exhibit is amazing! I can’t wait to learn and grow from your tutorials.
Awesome! Thank you!
i love your videos they are so detailed with clear instructions. i love your designs and learning wire wrapping through your videos
Thank you very much
I received your newest book today an found out about your channel just now ! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge/secrets ; I've been beading and embroidering (also with beads) for two years now and have some ideas as for wire wrapping . I just need the basics ; my imagination is overflowing . I'll soon be an addict, I guess !! Take care and stay safe 😷👍
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm glad that you found my channel. If you visit my website (wirearteducation.com) you can take a free, step-by-step course on wire wrapping. It brings my first book, Wire Wrapping - The Basics and Beyond to life. I think you'll really like it.
That's the book I bought ; it's printed February 12, 2021 so it's a reprint , alright.I have bought (a few months ago) some 'pebbles' and cheap wire after seeing one of those improvising tutos more for professionals who know the tricks. So I've started reading "Basics and Beyond" and find it truely helpful. I will certainly visit your website. I have a little more time now , after my job ,to start and finish new things. In France we have a curfew at 6 PM so ... piano, beading, and reading ... Then start practicing ! LOL . Thank you again !
@@ester24966 I am always happy to help.
Beautiful design ❤️🇩🇰
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so very much for your tutorials, basics are the real thing, if we don't have basics the foundation would not be strong - very educational and entertaining because before I knew it - it was done. Fabulous.
I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you
Just WOW 🤩🤩🌟🙏🙏👏👏👍
Thank you very much
Nice tutorial. Simple and beautiful! That's what I like!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
All of your 4 books arrived yesterday. WOW is an understatement. I might even learn to do a pendant.
I hope that you like them, lots of great projects in there. Thanks
Love the books - so far I've just been picture shopping - LOL.
@@edspencer5122 I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying them.
I discover you just these last days, but I can say, your work is absolutely perfect. So, you are my new inspiration for my new pieces. Really good job 👌👌👌it's true, in simplicity is beauty and details creates whole. Thanks 🙏
Wow, thank you! and Welcome to the channel.
Your wire art is unique, clever, SIMPLE yet very beautiful! I thought it was soldered until you flipped it over. Clever you! You've given me some great ideas. And your upbeat personality makes watching and learning even more fun! I'll be watching for more vids! Thanks so much!
Thank you so much Nancy. It's interesting that you should say that about soldering. The Wiresmithing technique actually was born from the way that soldered jewelry looked. I thought that instead of soldering at certain points, a strong wire wrap could be used. I played around with a few ideas and came up with this simple yet effective technique. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much! You have given me the courage to give it a try which I have been wanting to do for some time.
AWESOME! Trying is the first step to success.
I love it!
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching
I just found your channel yesterday. I Absolutely Love this design. It's Absolutely Beautiful. Thank You so very much for sharing. 💜💜💜
Thank you very much for your kind words and thank you for watching my videos.
@@JimMcIntosh Your so welcome and Thank You for sharing your video's.
I like your work and explanation of each move. I will definitely use your tutorial. Thank you
Awesome, thank you!
Beautiful pendant. Thank you for sharing.🌹
Thank you! Cheers!
Fabulous work. Thank you. Happy to see that you listed the materials need most don’t.
My pleasure 😊
Sorry to necro post my comment, but I just found your channel today! Excellent content! I'll add that a pair of divider calipers are great for scoring soft metal. Secure the stone by wrapping your painter's tape around the stone and the wiring, then set the divider tool to 4mm - then easily score each prong.
Thats a great suggestion. Thank you. And thank you for watching.
This is really a gorgeous piece of art you made 🙏 I love your design and the good and helpful video ❤️🙏
Thank you! Cheers!
Wonderful! I think that i might wear it backwards! I love the back!
Awesome! I'm glad your piece turned out how you wanted.
Hi Jim, beautiful work! Oh, use a spring clip to hold the stone and wire together when marking the prongs : )
Thank you for watching...a spring clip...not a bad idea, I'll have to give it a try
Or that painters tape works too lol its what I do
Thank you!! I feel confident enough, Thanks to your step by step, clear guidance, to try this. I'm going to use copper to practice!! Thanks again for your generosity.
That's great to hear. I hope that your piece turns out beautifully
Awesome! I made a few alterations on this and it turned out so beautifully! Thank you for all your great ideas.
Wonderful!
Wow mr. Jim it’s came out so pretty! Love it’s 😻
Thank you for sharing your tutorial. I like the simple frame it looks like a head with arms & legs holding a beautiful stone.
Thank you. That's an interesting viewpoint
Cut a 4mm length of a plastic drinking straw, use to measure the length to cut the prongs.
That is pretty good idea. I will definitely explore that. Thank you for your input, you might be on to something.
Beautiful and Thank You.
Thank you for watching
As a result of lockdown walks in April/May, I set up a small business wrapping sea glass and have watched many many RUclips clips. Just come across your channel and am blown away. What a great teacher and I can’t wait to add my own twist to this one. Thank you and those silicone discs are going to be wonderful. Where do you sell your books please and would you still recommend your wire supplier to those living in the UK? 💎😄💎
I'm glad that you are enjoying the video and I wish you success with your new business. I've enjoyed creating wire jewelry and I'm sure that you will too. My books are available on Amazon. As for wire in the UK, that one is a little tricky. I've been doing some research on the subject because I've found that it isn't as easy to get as it is in the states. One supplier that I've found is CooksonGold (www.cooksongold.com/Wire/-Alloy=Silver_Wire/-Shape=0/-Dimension=0/-Type=Sterling_Silver/&prdsearch=y&show=N) they seem to be imilar to Rio Grande here in the States. Fun Fact - I've recently found out that in the states we call it 'Half Round Wire' and in the UK they refer to it as "D Shaped wire'...interesting. I hope this helps.
Jim McIntosh thank you so much. Birthday coming up so books going on the list 😀
Jim, you have so many tips as you go along, it’s awesome! When you are measuring the prongs I would you calipers, then you measure, and slide the caliper to make the cut line for the end of the prong.
Now that is a great idea. I hadn't thought of that. Thank you so much. I'm going to give that a try. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
i have your Book "Wire Wrapping - The Basics and Beyond”. fantastic book... thank you. glad to see you have more books. i will be buying them this month. look forward to many more books in the future, mary..
Thank you for your kind word. Many people don't realize that I have 4 books out on wire art. I love to explore different ways to use basic wire wrapping techniques to create something different. My books are the result of that exploration.
Super piece and well done .
Thank you very much
Well done tutorial & beautiful piece. Thanks!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you sir!! Love love loved!!
So nice of you
To hold the stone in place when you mark the prongs you could use the tape that you used earlier.
It's interesting that you point that out because I had the same idea and have started using that. I guess great minds think alike. Thank you so much for the suggestion, please keep them coming.
I'm just pissed. I've been watching tutorials for 2 1/2 years and having to 'simplify' the look on most pieces because to me, it was a bit gaudy (understatement). Simplifying was not so simple. In all that time not ONE Jim McIntosh tutorial came up. Finally - a look similar to mine from someone who is even using dremel tools. Sweet glory! where have you been? Why oh why didn't you tube give you to me sooner? And this type of teaching....allows for me to do my own thing easily. The technique doesn't get in the way of personal stylization. Thx. A bunch. Cp
I'm so glad that you found your way here. I like creating pieces that have a nice balance between stone and metal. I have a lot in store for the channel so be sure to subscribe.
At 46min maybe a small peice of double sided tape to hold stone at rear to hold stone for marking off prongs for cutting.
That's not a bad idea. I'm going to give that a try. Thank you so much
Very grateful thanks lovely master of wire wrapping, just lovely end very creativ this creacion
Some question of is posibile where I can found this magic tool which you work sow much , the rap tool .
Thank you again for every magic video which you share with us
Foul cosmic love
Thank you for your kind words and for watching. You can visit my site (thewrapmaker.com) to purchase WrapMaker Pliers.
I am so excited I love the way you did these prongs. So many bend the wire so it is doubled instead of a single prong. I think the doubled prongs look so "crafty" not professional so again thank you
I totally agree with you, that's why I came up with that prong design. I wanted something that was clean and neat that would show off the stone. Thank you so much for watching.
Very beautiful work! Have you ever tried Blu-Tack to momentarily hold the cabochon while you mark the prongs?
I haven't tried that. I'll look into it. Thank you for the tip and thank you for watching.
Love that the back is almost as beautiful as the front 😘👍🏼
Thank you
Eu amei sou do Brasil
Obrigado por assistir meus vídeos. Fico feliz em saber que você aprendeu muito com eles. Legendá-los em português pode ser um pouco difícil. Vou tentar descobrir uma maneira de ajudar você e outras pessoas a entender.
gorgeous
Thank Marie, I really appreciate your kind words
Tried it
I love your designs and traching me to be profeshional . Would shorter prongs work well too or just using the rubber buffer to make them appear smaller work ?
You don't need to use the rubber polishing wheel on the prongs. I just like to use it to shape the prongs and take off any rough edges. You have to be very careful on how short you make the prongs. You want to be sure that the stone is secured in the setting. Play around with the length of your prongs until you find the length that you like and that supports the stone securely. Thank you for the question, and thank you for watching.
This was great. One question...what would you think abt a dab of glue on the design wire so as not to take a chance of hooking it on clothing?
It might...give it a try and let me know. I usually don't do something like that, but it could help out a lot.
Aprendi muito com você
Hey Jim I really enjoy your videos. Can you share with me where you get you cabochons from. I really like tge black and tan one you used in this video. Keep in mind I am very new to this
I sure will. Those particular cabs were purchased from a dealer in Indonesia that I found on Instagram. Here is a video that I've done on cabochons and where you can find them - ruclips.net/video/52XydLGqVHA/видео.html . It's part of my online wirewrapping course.
I've only just found your channel, but I'm glad I'm subscribed now.
Would it not be easier to tape the stone onto the base when you're marking the prongs? (Apologies if someone's already said that)
Welcome to the channel. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the content. That is a very good suggestion. If you try it, please let me know how it worked out. In the mean time, I'm going to give it a go and see how well it works.
Lovely
Thank you so much
Hi Jim. Really enjoying this video, thanks for sharing. I have a dremel flex shaft which came with a few tools. Are you able to say what numer tool the silicone rubber polisher is please. I am going to have a go at this with some of my sea glass and see if I can manage to make something nice using your techniques. I am a fairly new beginner so wish me luck!
Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words. As far as the silicone rubber polishing wheels, I don't have a number that corresponds with dremels product line. I purchase them to sell on my website from a supplier. Sorry.
You could always tape the stone to the back wires to hold it all together as you did at the start to hold the wires together.
That's a great idea. In fact I recently did that with one of my new designs. Thanks for the suggestion.
Thank you so much mr.jim M., for sharing this new project! It’s so beautiful the pendant and love how it’s came out...Don’t worry of what you said you forget of the ring? Because I thought you where giving us to choose which type of ring we wanted to put in its...other them that it’s beautiful 👍 thank you....
Thank you so much for your comment...You are very encouraging, I'm glad that you are appreciating the video - your input gives me the drive to keep making more. Thank you.
@@JimMcIntosh you are welcome mr.Jim. An I do go back for couple time to help me improve myself ✨🙏✨
Once you mark one prong couldn't you measure the marked prong from the bend to the mark and then remove the cabochon and mark the rest without the cabochon set in the prongs? That way you wouldn't have to hold it all together while marking the remaining prongs.
That's a great idea, thanks
Very good video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
How do you put the ads perfectly letting you finish your point?
I have no idea how that happened
Hey Jim, beautiful work!. Worked you with Silver ?
I love working with silver. I usually do my video tutorials in copper since that seems to be a material that most people can get.
Hi Jim, I like your tutorials. I'm a retired tool and die maker and have been collecting agates and jaspers in Oregon for about 40 years. Soon after I began tumbling these stones and now that I'm retired I wanted to do something with these beautiful stones. I've been wire wrapping for about a month now but tumbled stones are a lot harder to wrap than cabs. I'd like to send you some pictures of my work for you to critique, how can I get these photos sent to you? Thanks, Lee
That would be great! I'm always happy to help a fellow wire artist. Just go to my website and send me a message. I think you can attach pictures to it.
You might try twisting the square wires before you wrap them over the stone as another option
Excellent idea!!! that would be an interesting addition. Thank you
Just found you today, was wondering if you tape your stone to the setting when you measure the prongs if it wound be easier.
Thanks for watching. I do tape my stones to the setting. You'll see me do it in my new video coming out this thursday. I've learned from my mistakes.
I just found you recently. I am so glad I did. I was going to ask if you’ve thought of painters tape to help with settings. But I see someone already mentioned it and you have started doing it. I will be contacting you with questions.
@@ariesapothecary6100 Welcome to my channel, I'm glad that you found me I have used painters tape in constructing my work since 2003. I have only recently used it to temporarily hold in a stone while i make the prongs. It works great, I'm so happy that one of my viewers suggested it. Thank you for contacting me.
Omg...I've only just found you ...I absolutely love this tutorial..I have a couple of these stones ...I am going
to follow this and see how it goes... Thank you so much
@@annsalter4366 Fantastic!!! Welcome to my channel. Have a look at all of the videos that I have. I'm sure that you'll find more that you like.
I would've twisted 1 or 2 of the wires to add interest but that's just me.
That would look awesome. Thank you for watching.
Can i do this on a very large marquis stone with a straight through drilled hole?
I don't see why not. This method is great for large stones. Thanks for watching.
You said 8mm inner diameter for the jump ring, but the link you posted says 8mm outer diameter. Which is correct? Does it matter?
Inner is correct. You want something that is easily going to fit around the wire. Thank you for pointing that out, I really appreciate it.
Great tutorial. I had it bookmarked from a while ago. Where do you get your wire? I’ve been meaning to get into using half hard but I work with parawire and it doesn’t look like they have what I need.
You can find copper wire on my website (wirearteducation.com). Thank you for watching
Wouldn't it work to measure how wide the shoulders of your stone is then add 4 mm to it?
That is a great suggestion. I do measure my prongs at time but have found it difficult at times I'm going to give that a go and see how it works. Thanks again for the suggestion.
is it silver?
Yes it is...sterling silver
Who do you order your wire from?
I purchase my wire from Rio Grande. I've done a lot of price comparisons on wire over the years and they always end up being the cheapest and best quality.
Are you working with silver wire all the way around on this project?
Yes I am. You can use any metal that you would like. I would probably avoid filled or plated wire unless you are ok with exposing the base metal underneath. After all, you would be wrapping over the exposed are. It's all up to you.
@@JimMcIntosh Thank you for such a quick reply to my question. I really enjoyed watching you make that piece and I love your videos!
How do I send you a picture of my creations ?
You can email me at wirearted@gmail.com. If you have any social media accounts that you would like me to add when I show your work, please include them in the email. Thank you for watching.
What stone is this
That is fossilized palm root
Oh my fingers keep messing up . I missed the 3 secrets .
Why not tape the stone to the wire temporarily to mark the prongs for cutting?
Thats not a bad idea. If you give it a try please let me know how it works.
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Thank you
I like the stuff you present but you need to back up from your camera a bit. Just a suggestion
Thank you so much for watching and thanks for the suggestion. I film in my tiny studio, so trying to get a good angle can be an interesting task.
Well I think it's perfect 😉
@@BrownEyedGirl620 Thank you
tried to contact through email which would not send due to bad address, still waiting for wire wrapping pliers could please give me a correct email and a update on this product
Hello Lisa...my email address is wirearted@gmail.com. As was noted on our website, our WrapMaker Pliers are a pre-order and wouldn’t be sent until mid September. I just received word from the manufacturer that the shipment of WrapMaker pliers will be in September 22nd - that is a firm date. Once I receive the shipment I will be processing orders as soon as possible.
@@JimMcIntosh Thank you for email and quick reply. I'm looking forward to my purchase.
Use a third hand , i'm sure you can buy one on Amazon .
Thats a great idea...I'll get one and see how that works out. Thanks for the suggestion
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I want to show you photo
email the picture to me at wirearted@gmail.com