This is a long one. If you don't want to watch the whole thing, just watch the first 2 minutes and the last 2 minutes to see how they started and how they turned out. Thanks!
I laughed so much my sides hurt when you said, "Only a mother could love it, but I am it's mother kinda!" thanks for trying with these inexpensive materials - awesome!
Matt, you make me HAPPY! You inspire me, as a frustrated, starving artist. It's not my mainstream but something that I've had a passion for, since I was very young. Parents would NOT promote it. It's stunted me! NOT any more.
I'm glad to finally find someone else who loves Dollar Tree (now $1.25 tree 😒) as much as my husband and I do! We usually end up there at some point every single date night 😅🤣
I just started to see if I could do this. 2023 am 73 years old. They no longer have the floral wire but have the stones and sea glass. I got 20 gauge galvanized to practice with at small local store. Well, not doing very well. This video looked the easiest for me, but alas, still working at the first one. You are a blast to watch. Fun and real. You make a mistake and you just work with it. Good instructions for wire wrapping and, I think, life itself. Thanks loads. 😊
So, Matt...I bought some river stones at Dollar Tree and put them through some coarse grit in my rock tumbler to remove the wax. Then put them through a pre-polish, polish and finally a burnishing cycle. They came out beautifully shiny & I can't wait to put them to use!
Excellent job. I didn't realize till months later some had a wax coating. I boiled some for 30 min in a pot and the wax kept floating up to the surface and I kept rubbing them with paper towels and throwinf them back in to boil more. Tumbling sounds more efficient.
Thanks for trying the Dollar Tree wire! I have wondered how good it was, if the finish rubbed off, if it was strong and easy to bend. Good to know it flattens too. Keep an eye out for more colors. I have seen red, yellow, green and blue too.
"Are you guys still watching?" 🤣 I'm not going to lie, felt a little anxious watching this one, bc I was cheering you on that this one would work. Turned out good though!😊
MATT thank you for sharing your techniques, I've been amazed at myself for realizing that the designs are unlimited and so much fun to make, there's no stress behind the creativty!
Love it! I can hardly wait till my purple wire arrives to try making one. But right now I’ve mad one ugly silver blob, earring, maybe? Aagghhh! Need to practise more!
Your tutorial is awesome and easy to understand even for beginners. I have been wire wrapping stones and gemstones for a while now. Recently a friend contacted me for advice on wire wrapping stones. I referred her to your tutorial. Hope you don't mind. Ruth
Thank you for demonstrating so clearly that art can be accomplished by trial and error. Plus it’s a fun and accessible demo with very cheap materials! Awesomesauce. 😍
I got some of those stones to try to paint but I had to wash and scrub them because they had some weird brownish wax on them. I'm gonna have to try to find the rest of the bag and try this out.
Funny I did this when I was learning to wire wrap didn’t use that aluminum wire but the rocks from dollar store , I’ll have to try it awesome, I also just used the natural rocks not the black ones
In carpentry, I understand that there is a rule, Measure Twice, Cut Once!. If you took a bit of string and wrapped the stone around the section where the arms should go and used that as guide it might take some of the guess work. But of course , I would never want to impede your spontaneous experiments.
I just love your work! You are so spontaneous and creative with the quintessential American 'can do' spirit. I grew up in a conformist Asian society, and this is liberating and refreshing to watch. I feel empowered every time I watch you do some other crazy piece of art. Thank you, Matt, for expanding my soul with your fun tutorials. You are the best! 💕👋
I want to thank you..you have kept me company through this pandemic. I am impressed with your talent both as an artist and a comic! LOL! I have to ask a question ..what sign are you? Im going to take a wild guess..were you born under the sign of Cancer? I was at a gallery in Hollywood CA with a group of 4 or 5 other artists when we all found out that along with our passion for art ..were born in June and July! Just curious...😊 Thanks for the instruction and entertainment!
I wonder if you could paint a stone like this for variety and interest on the cheap. I'm all about frugal. I recently made a bracelet out of glass vase fillers, or you could possibly use glass stones that are put in aquariums. It's not my original idea. I saw someone make jewelry from those glass stones once years ago. It was beautiful.
My experience with Dollar Store stones (the black ones) is that they are oiled to get that dark color and when soaked in water they turn gray. I love a nice stone. Sometimes, some states, you can find petrified wood, agate, etc., on the ground. Also, there are lots of sellers of tumbled stones.
This is easily fixed. You have a choice of: 1. Rubbing stones with Microcrystalline or Carnauba wax and buffing them. This will need to be repeated occasionally or after washing stones. 2. Tumbling them in a small tumbler $100 on Amazon with the right media to permanently polish the stones. 3. Coating stones in clear diluted Polyurethane to give a permanent shine. Dilute water based Poly with water, or dilute oil based Poly with Mineral Spirits. I work only with Varathane Oil Based Clear Interior Satin Polyurethane. I dilute with 50:50 with Mineral Spirits. If too thick, add more Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. Let dry on prongs so there are no marks on reverse side. Recoat if necessary. You only want a light coating. Let it cure for 1-2 days to fully harden before you work with the stone. Nice and shiny.
Would love to do stuff like this! Curious about the hammering though, is it quite a process? I assume you hammer after you make the shape only. What kind of platform do you hammer it on?
Very creative Matt, I look up your designs whenever I have stones or tumbled rocks. I have these beautiful agates that look like sliced lemon wedges. Can’t get the wire around them. Perhaps you have one to show with flattened wire. Thanks for sharing.
I've never worked with hammered wire. So, could you start with a loop, then hammer the wire without bending it first, then wrap as you go? Putting in the bends as you need them? Anyway, just a thought as I haven't worked with hammered wire before. Love your creative commentary & jewelry design! Subbed!
J. Harrison, it'a much harder to bend after being hammered and also harder to make smooth loops and curves. So the rule is you bend it into the shape you want as much as possible before hammering... But also, you CAN'T hammer two crossed pieces or they will break. So some parts that are going to wrap around each other you can only shape AFTER the hammering.
As Matt mentioned you have to bend first then hammer for two reasons: 1. When you hammer or twist or work with metal wire, it 'work hardens'. It is less bendable than in new state. To make it like new you have to 'anneal' it or heat it enough to relax it. Another whole technical chapter. This is chemistry and material science. 2. Once you hammer it, it turns from a round cylindrical shape to a flat rectangular shape. Now its hard to work with not only due to hardening, but because you have to watch for the flat shape to lay in a certain way without stressing out the thinner metal wire. More manipulation, with a more fragile, stiffer, more prone to break wire. See? This is why you do most of your bending before hammering. You have more flexibility and less work in angling the wire. Try it out and you will see right away. Its only theory till you experience it. Watch lots of videos from others to understand why some things are done in a certain order. Know that wire comes in 3 flexibilities: Dead Soft (ideal for wrap), Half Hard (Ok for frame but not wrap), Hard (do not use). Craft wire is often Half Hard but it looks like this 12 gauge aluminum is Dead Soft, so hammering it makes it a bit harder for a frame.
@@MattsCrazyArt How crazy! Is there some "scientific" explanation for that? I believe you, I'm just curious. I went to 2 of my local $Tree stores yesterday and neither one had it though! Just my luck, now I need it, but can't find it! I Did find the sea glass though. 😁
@@MattsCrazyArt I've now checked Five of my local stores and None have it! Typical, I find a use for something just to find it's no longer available! Please keep giving us other options!
You want to know something? You keep saying your wire came out wrong and stuff, but i was just watching a girl who was making the same things but, her was so difficult and she made a mistake that I won’t even tell, but your son are beautiful and easy to make. I’m a fan of yours
@@MattsCrazyArt lol you hsvr way more patience thsn I do. Lol I used a slightly different craft wire, I'm. Going to pick up the one you used next mine was too soft.
Just a note for sensitive skins...Dollar Store colored aluminum wire caused me to break out in hives. Nothing against you, Matt, but this wire is not made to be against skin.
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This is a long one. If you don't want to watch the whole thing, just watch the first 2 minutes and the last 2 minutes to see how they started and how they turned out. Thanks!
I will try that tornado idea. Good idea!
We wanna watch it all! What are you saying?!?🙄😂
Rome was not built-in a day. I sit thing down and come back years later. Hence the come back kid.
Yes I’m encouraged to keep going when it’s not all perfectly right!!
Matt's Crazy Art loved it. Heading to dollar tree today
I really enjoy your free forms. It helps me to not be so rigid or controlled in my designs 😁
THANK YOU FOR THE IDEA OF THE DOLLAR STORE WIRE TO BEGAN AND PRACTICE ON WIRE WRAPING GOOD JOB KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING THEY REALLY HELP.
I laughed so much my sides hurt when you said, "Only a mother could love it, but I am it's mother kinda!" thanks for trying with these inexpensive materials - awesome!
I remember this video...still fun to watch!
Love Matt's enthusiasm! ❤❤❤
A great teacher…….Professor Matt. Thank you.
Matt, you make me HAPPY! You inspire me, as a frustrated, starving artist. It's not my mainstream but something that I've had a passion for, since I was very young. Parents would NOT promote it. It's stunted me! NOT any more.
I'm glad to finally find someone else who loves Dollar Tree (now $1.25 tree 😒) as much as my husband and I do! We usually end up there at some point every single date night 😅🤣
Never seen that wire at the dollar store. Will keep looking. Purple lightening is beautiful make it dance and make it work
I love your “no quit” attitude
I just started to see if I could do this. 2023 am 73 years old. They no longer have the floral wire but have the stones and sea glass. I got 20 gauge galvanized to practice with at small local store. Well, not doing very well. This video looked the easiest for me, but alas, still working at the first one. You are a blast to watch. Fun and real. You make a mistake and you just work with it. Good instructions for wire wrapping and, I think, life itself. Thanks loads. 😊
Galvanized wire is much harder to do this technique.
Order from amazon with the keywords "12 gauge aluminum wire"
I like your purple conversation piece!!
So glad I found your channel. Its educational and fun😊
I love watching your videos. You give me courage to try and the try again. This coupled with your quirky humor keep me come coming back!
They are cool! Yes I'm binge watching your videos, in between finishing a couple of my jewelry projects. Yours are so cool!
...I didn't realize I needed a tiny anvil until I saw they existed. My soul neeeeds it lol
The tiny anvil cries out for a home!!!
Now a video on how you salvaged the wire 😅
Thanks for sharing! I'm getting some of my own ideas 💡 😊
So, Matt...I bought some river stones at Dollar Tree and put them through some coarse grit in my rock tumbler to remove the wax. Then put them through a pre-polish, polish and finally a burnishing cycle. They came out beautifully shiny & I can't wait to put them to use!
Excellent job. I didn't realize till months later some had a wax coating. I boiled some for 30 min in a pot and the wax kept floating up to the surface and I kept rubbing them with paper towels and throwinf them back in to boil more. Tumbling sounds more efficient.
@@MattsCrazyArt The tumbler does all the dirty work!
I never knew they had wax on them either. Thanks for this good tip!
Wow I love craft of the stone work !
Thanks for trying the Dollar Tree wire! I have wondered how good it was, if the finish rubbed off, if it was strong and easy to bend. Good to know it flattens too. Keep an eye out for more colors. I have seen red, yellow, green and blue too.
It has worked better than the amazon aluminum coated wire so far
I love your wrapping
"Are you guys still watching?" 🤣
I'm not going to lie, felt a little anxious watching this one, bc I was cheering you on that this one would work. Turned out good though!😊
MATT thank you for sharing your techniques, I've been amazed at myself for realizing that the designs are unlimited and so much fun to make, there's no stress behind the creativty!
I just came from there and picked up the same thing! Wow!
@My Girl Ella I have those stone but BLUE wire. Inspired!
I just wrapped 2 stones and I did earrings and pendants from 12 g wire thanks to your videos
Love it! I can hardly wait till my purple wire arrives to try making one. But right now I’ve mad one ugly silver blob, earring, maybe? Aagghhh! Need to practise more!
Gotta love a man good with his hands! 💕❤️💋💖😍😍😍😍
I loooove Coldplay in the background
You are a genius
Your tutorial is awesome and easy to understand even for beginners. I have been wire wrapping stones and gemstones for a while now. Recently a friend contacted me for advice on wire wrapping stones. I referred her to your tutorial. Hope you don't mind. Ruth
I mind terribly. Somehow, someway, I shall overlook this horrible offense
Thank you for demonstrating so clearly that art can be accomplished by trial and error. Plus it’s a fun and accessible demo with very cheap materials! Awesomesauce. 😍
its so relaxing to watch you work and have fun
Yes,i like your crazy art!!looks very nice.
Those are cool! And a cheap way to practice! 😊
I got some of those stones to try to paint but I had to wash and scrub them because they had some weird brownish wax on them. I'm gonna have to try to find the rest of the bag and try this out.
I just love your videos 👍
Enjoying the music. And Matt noises!
YES Matt I am hitting my Dollar store!! Thank You!!
Wow! beautiful ! And i loved the music also
Those came out really cool!!!
I just want to make cool shapes with the Cool Purple Wire!!!! FUN
The purple makes the rocks 😍pop. I wrapped mine with silver and they’re just mehhh
You need very bright stones or crystals to make silver pop.
Try this ruclips.net/video/Sgm8J2HISuI/видео.html
That is really nice! Thank you for the encouragement !:)
Thank you Matt, it looks awesome.
I’m gonna find some of that purple wire! I hate when I don’t have enough wire.
Wow! Nice!👏👏
These are amazing! I absolutely love these pendants!
Funny I did this when I was learning to wire wrap didn’t use that aluminum wire but the rocks from dollar store , I’ll have to try it awesome, I also just used the natural rocks not the black ones
I thought you couldn't hammer colored wire 🤔 How'd you do that without the color chipping away?
Turned out awesome! 😊
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!
Fun idea...thanks, Matt.
The third stone reminded me of your dragon fly!
Amazing!!
Awesome dude
I want to do this love your video 💕😄😄
How come you don't get a jig board and make your shapes on that it's a lot easier. It helps me make Celtic knot stuff.
I just bought one, have to try it out!
In carpentry, I understand that there is a rule, Measure Twice, Cut Once!. If you took a bit of string and wrapped the stone around the section where the arms should go and used that as guide it might take some of the guess work. But of course , I would never want to impede your spontaneous experiments.
That's a good idea
I just love your work! You are so spontaneous and creative with the quintessential American 'can do' spirit. I grew up in a conformist Asian society, and this is liberating and refreshing to watch. I feel empowered every time I watch you do some other crazy piece of art. Thank you, Matt, for expanding my soul with your fun tutorials. You are the best! 💕👋
This is a very inspiring comment. What country are you from?
I want to thank you..you have kept me company through this pandemic. I am impressed with your talent both as an artist and a comic! LOL! I have to ask a question ..what sign are you? Im going to take a wild guess..were you born under the sign of Cancer? I was at a gallery in Hollywood CA with a group of 4 or 5 other artists when we all found out that along with our passion for art ..were born in June and July! Just curious...😊 Thanks for the instruction and entertainment!
All crazy wild
😂❤️❤️😂you totally inspired me to do that today thx!
Watched the whole thing and learned a lot as you did too! Love it! What did you sell these for?
I wonder if you could paint a stone like this for variety and interest on the cheap. I'm all about frugal. I recently made a bracelet out of glass vase fillers, or you could possibly use glass stones that are put in aquariums. It's not my original idea. I saw someone make jewelry from those glass stones once years ago. It was beautiful.
Can you hammer the wire after it's on the stone, to flush it up against?
Yes but it's tricky. A lot of things could go wrong.
I like the creative custom design, thank you
My experience with Dollar Store stones (the black ones) is that they are oiled to get that dark color and when soaked in water they turn gray. I love a nice stone. Sometimes, some states, you can find petrified wood, agate, etc., on the ground. Also, there are lots of sellers of tumbled stones.
Thanks for letting me know
This is easily fixed. You have a choice of:
1. Rubbing stones with Microcrystalline or Carnauba wax and buffing them. This will need to be repeated occasionally or after washing stones.
2. Tumbling them in a small tumbler $100 on Amazon with the right media to permanently polish the stones.
3. Coating stones in clear diluted Polyurethane to give a permanent shine. Dilute water based Poly with water, or dilute oil based Poly with Mineral Spirits. I work only with Varathane Oil Based Clear Interior Satin Polyurethane. I dilute with 50:50 with Mineral Spirits. If too thick, add more Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. Let dry on prongs so there are no marks on reverse side. Recoat if necessary. You only want a light coating. Let it cure for 1-2 days to fully harden before you work with the stone. Nice and shiny.
Vety awesome! Trial and error 😊
Would love to do stuff like this! Curious about the hammering though, is it quite a process? I assume you hammer after you make the shape only. What kind of platform do you hammer it on?
Where can we order thst purple wire I love it
Have you used their wire before? Is it as good?
Where you buy the purple wire from ??? I love your creativity...
37 jealous people didn't like this video cuz it gets more views than their channel
Waaaaaa i like 🤩 ça paraît si simple à vous voir faire !! Mais quand c'est moi qui essaye de le faire it's hard 🤪😜 👍👏🙏
Merci beacoups!
Very creative Matt, I look up your designs whenever I have stones or tumbled rocks. I have these beautiful agates that look like sliced lemon wedges. Can’t get the wire around them. Perhaps you have one to show with flattened wire. Thanks for sharing.
Please tell me who the artist we listened to is.Love that sound.
Where did you get the flat wire you’re using on this video or what’s the name of it ?????
It's 12 gauge aluminum wire and I hammer it flat. You can sometimes get it as floral wire from a Dollar store or order it on amazon.
Do you have a video about wire?
I have determined that Dollar Tree doesn't carry this purple wire anymore.
What would you reccomend instead?
you can find "aluminum 12 gauge wire" on amazon
I was wondering how u flatted they wire??🤔
I hope that you or someone else buys you a good pair of nylon tipped pliers. They will save you from scratching the wires. Easy to find on Amazon :)
...or wrap a 1-inch piece of leather around the pliers tip to prevent scratches too
I can see you boo. TY Matt
awesome
I love this!...
Does anyone know how to make adjustable necklace?
Add a length of large link chain on one end and a lobster clasp in the other end so you can clasp it to any link to make it longer or shorter
Love it
My store does not have the black stones.
I've never worked with hammered wire. So, could you start with a loop, then hammer the wire without bending it first, then wrap as you go? Putting in the bends as you need them? Anyway, just a thought as I haven't worked with hammered wire before. Love your creative commentary & jewelry design! Subbed!
J. Harrison, it'a much harder to bend after being hammered and also harder to make smooth loops and curves.
So the rule is you bend it into the shape you want as much as possible before hammering...
But also, you CAN'T hammer two crossed pieces or they will break. So some parts that are going to wrap around each other you can only shape AFTER the hammering.
@@MattsCrazyArt Oh ok, I see what you mean. Well dang! LOL
As Matt mentioned you have to bend first then hammer for two reasons:
1. When you hammer or twist or work with metal wire, it 'work hardens'. It is less bendable than in new state. To make it like new you have to 'anneal' it or heat it enough to relax it. Another whole technical chapter. This is chemistry and material science.
2. Once you hammer it, it turns from a round cylindrical shape to a flat rectangular shape. Now its hard to work with not only due to hardening, but because you have to watch for the flat shape to lay in a certain way without stressing out the thinner metal wire. More manipulation, with a more fragile, stiffer, more prone to break wire. See?
This is why you do most of your bending before hammering. You have more flexibility and less work in angling the wire. Try it out and you will see right away. Its only theory till you experience it. Watch lots of videos from others to understand why some things are done in a certain order.
Know that wire comes in 3 flexibilities: Dead Soft (ideal for wrap), Half Hard (Ok for frame but not wrap), Hard (do not use). Craft wire is often Half Hard but it looks like this 12 gauge aluminum is Dead Soft, so hammering it makes it a bit harder for a frame.
I always assumed that $Tree floral wire was too soft for wrapping!
If you hammer it, it turns hard
@@MattsCrazyArt How crazy! Is there some "scientific" explanation for that?
I believe you, I'm just curious.
I went to 2 of my local $Tree stores yesterday and neither one had it though!
Just my luck, now I need it, but can't find it!
I Did find the sea glass though. 😁
@@MattsCrazyArt I've now checked Five of my local stores and None have it!
Typical, I find a use for something just to find it's no longer available!
Please keep giving us other options!
Off to the dollar store
Looks easy but if I doing it it’s not easy hahaha
You want to know something? You keep saying your wire came out wrong and stuff, but i was just watching a girl who was making the same things but, her was so difficult and she made a mistake that I won’t even tell, but your son are beautiful and easy to make. I’m a fan of yours
LLP
Mine came out so badly, all the color came off that craft wire and it was way too weak to ever hold any stone.
How many times did you try?
The first 10 don't count.
@@MattsCrazyArt lol you hsvr way more patience thsn I do. Lol I used a slightly different craft wire, I'm. Going to pick up the one you used next mine was too soft.
Just a note for sensitive skins...Dollar Store colored aluminum wire caused me to break out in hives. Nothing against you, Matt, but this wire is not made to be against skin.
You might have an allergy to aluminum.
Or maybe an allergy to the coating.
may i know,,wire size bro ?
12 gauge aluminum
Question Matt so you sell your art online etsy or ebay ? Or your own website?
I'm starting an etsy probably this week
Too much wire on the little one for me. I'm enjoying your videos
I'd rather hear you talk during your tutorials!
I missed the smash with the hammer.
TY +HGD
Wrap the wire around the stone!
Wrap the stone with piece of masking tape and draw on it the lines then detach it and shape the wite as drawn in tape.
Voila...
Not a bad idea!