kia ora from NZ ,I love your sincerity and genuine attitude in the video it helped to over come the complexity of wire wrapping especially for a first timer so thank you, I am trying to make a wire wrapped insect from another tutorial , only problem I found is that the wires gauges stated in the materials listed ( which I have purchased already ) compared with the actual wire gauges she was using during the tutorial seem to be different I hope this makes sense and any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Kia! Thank you so much for the kind words! I would have to look at the video you referenced to better understand but it might not be just about the gauges but about the type of wire you purchased. Every manufacturer produces wires differently. I have wires that the color peels off really easily and also the hardness varies by manufacturer even when it's the same gauge. I hope that helps a little!
Thanks so much for this video. I just got into jewelry (earrings for now) making this past summer, I still have a lot to learn. This was very clear and concise. God Bless 🩵
This was an excellent tutorial! Finally I have a better understanding of the various wires and how to best use it! Now I just need to learn how to use it☺️ Btw: I would say you are clearly an expert in using wire! Thank you, thank you!
Great info on wire. I use aluminum floral wire (dollar tree) only for earrings bc its not directly in skin. I also like parawire copper coated. Great colors and doesnt tarnish. I haven't used pure copper wire yet. Tfs
That’s a great idea for making earrings! Parawire is amazing. Right now I’m enjoying design wire. They have good prices and quality. Thank you for watching! 😊💕
Thanks for such detailed information. Which guage you would recommend for wire wrapped bracelet making...21 guage is thicker for multiple layers as i am thinking. Any ideas would be great for me to pick the right wire
Hi! For the base I recommend using 18 to maintain form, and to wire wrap I use 26 or 28. If you're using bare copper I would use 24 or 26 as it is softer. It really depends on the strength of your hands. I like 28 in all colors especially gold and silver coated wire because you achieve a more refined look but I wouldn't use it with copper because it's so soft. Sterling silver is also pretty soft but a lot more expensive. If you're just starting out I recommend copper filled wire or bare copper. Hope that helps! ❤
Loved your video, thank you!!! I never thought to save my sterling silver scraps (for melting them down), how do you do this? I never heard of this before, but that would be a smart thing- assuming it doesn't cost you a lot to have someone melt it down for you?? Could you please tell me how you go about this? I love how you gave your own opinion through usage and experience in working with different gauges and brands of wire. I love your open, honest, and natural approach to making your video tutorial; it was very refreshing to see! I was wondering if you ever used the company RioGrande wire, and if so, what you think of their product? I have heard a lot of jewelers use them. Also, have you ever used silver or gold filled wire as a middle ground? I love the tarnish resistant wires mentioned- except when you cut them and can see the middle core (especially for wire wrapped bead and stones); the bigger the gauge, the bigger the copper core color you will see after cutting the wire! What is your experience with this? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience! 💗Paj from Italy
Hi Paj! One of the things on the list of things I must do before I die is visit Italy! It just seems like beautiful country. I'm so happy you found my channel! You can melt your scraps yourself! Here is a great article with videos on how to do it: www.kernowcraft.com/jewellery-making-tips/silversmithing-and-soldering-advice/how-to-use-scrap-silver-for-jewellery-making I have a friend to takes her broken pieces to a jeweler to melt so you can try getting a price from your local one. I have heard of RioGrande wire and I also see many jewelry designers use it but every time I price it from other companies it is more expensive. The best craft wires I have used for wire wrapping is Parawire, and Designs Wire. In regards to the copper core. I use the silver plated wire. You can barely see the core when you buy the silver plated wire. Even if you order color silver plated wire and you scrape it with your pliers for example, you'll see the silver instead of copper. I don't use silver or gold filled wire because it brings up my cost but I will use it or silver wire if the customer asks for it and price it higher. Hope that helps and I'm always happy to help with any questions! Thank you for your lovely comments! 💕😊
@@vividvisionsbymarialuisa You are so sweet! Thank you for all your help. I agree about the RioGrande wire- it is always so expensive that I settle for what you do too!! 😂 I have used sterling silver and wanted to try the middle ground of silver filled, but of course, use that for myself, those special gifts, and others that prefer to pay more for a higher quality metal. I hope you keep making videos! Where are you located? You should come and visit Italy as it is a wonderful country to see things and experience amazing food!! Thank you again! 💜Paj
I definitely have more videos coming! I was out of the country on vacation but I'm back and excited to continue creating videos! I will for sure visit as soon as I can. I live in chilly Minnesota, USA. 💕😊
Sorry for a second comment but I forgot to ask if wire described as ‘craft wire’ can be used for jewelry making or is it better to stick with wire that is specifically identified as jewelry wire? I would love to see more of your teaching videos like this. Learned much!🙏
No problem at all! Keep the questions coming! I love it! 😁 In regards to the craft wire, make sure you know what it's made of and what it's coated with. Some craft wires will not have any coating and will tarnish. They might also have lead or nickel because they are not made for jewelry but for other types of crafts that won't be worn. But Soft Flex's artistic wire, for example, is actually called craft wire and is safe for jewelry making. That's why I say to check and see what it's made of and if it will not tarnish. Hope that helps! 💕
kia ora from NZ ,I love your sincerity and genuine attitude in the video it helped to over come the complexity of wire wrapping especially for a first timer so thank you, I am trying to make a wire wrapped insect from another tutorial , only problem I found is that the wires gauges stated in the materials listed ( which I have purchased already ) compared with the actual wire gauges she was using during the tutorial seem to be different I hope this makes sense and any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Kia! Thank you so much for the kind words! I would have to look at the video you referenced to better understand but it might not be just about the gauges but about the type of wire you purchased. Every manufacturer produces wires differently. I have wires that the color peels off really easily and also the hardness varies by manufacturer even when it's the same gauge. I hope that helps a little!
I needed to get great information about different wires and you provide me with awesome understanding it. Thank you beautiful Queen blessings
Aw! You are so welcome! Many blessings to you too! 💕😊🌹
Thanks so much for this video. I just got into jewelry (earrings for now) making this past summer, I still have a lot to learn. This was very clear and concise. God Bless 🩵
You're welcome! I'm so glad it's useful. I love working with wire so I'll be sharing more tips in future videos. Thank you and blessings! 💕😊
This was an excellent tutorial! Finally I have a better understanding of the various wires and how to best use it!
Now I just need to learn how to use it☺️
Btw: I would say you are clearly an expert in using wire! Thank you, thank you!
Aw, I'm happy it helped! Thank you! 😊🌹❤
Great info on wire. I use aluminum floral wire (dollar tree) only for earrings bc its not directly in skin. I also like parawire copper coated. Great colors and doesnt tarnish. I haven't used pure copper wire yet. Tfs
That’s a great idea for making earrings! Parawire is amazing. Right now I’m enjoying design wire. They have good prices and quality. Thank you for watching! 😊💕
Thanks for such detailed information. Which guage you would recommend for wire wrapped bracelet making...21 guage is thicker for multiple layers as i am thinking. Any ideas would be great for me to pick the right wire
Hi! For the base I recommend using 18 to maintain form, and to wire wrap I use 26 or 28. If you're using bare copper I would use 24 or 26 as it is softer. It really depends on the strength of your hands. I like 28 in all colors especially gold and silver coated wire because you achieve a more refined look but I wouldn't use it with copper because it's so soft. Sterling silver is also pretty soft but a lot more expensive. If you're just starting out I recommend copper filled wire or bare copper. Hope that helps! ❤
Loved your video, thank you!!! I never thought to save my sterling silver scraps (for melting them down), how do you do this? I never heard of this before, but that would be a smart thing- assuming it doesn't cost you a lot to have someone melt it down for you?? Could you please tell me how you go about this?
I love how you gave your own opinion through usage and experience in working with different gauges and brands of wire. I love your open, honest, and natural approach to making your video tutorial; it was very refreshing to see!
I was wondering if you ever used the company RioGrande wire, and if so, what you think of their product? I have heard a lot of jewelers use them. Also, have you ever used silver or gold filled wire as a middle ground? I love the tarnish resistant wires mentioned- except when you cut them and can see the middle core (especially for wire wrapped bead and stones); the bigger the gauge, the bigger the copper core color you will see after cutting the wire! What is your experience with this?
Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience!
💗Paj from Italy
Hi Paj!
One of the things on the list of things I must do before I die is visit Italy! It just seems like beautiful country. I'm so happy you found my channel!
You can melt your scraps yourself! Here is a great article with videos on how to do it: www.kernowcraft.com/jewellery-making-tips/silversmithing-and-soldering-advice/how-to-use-scrap-silver-for-jewellery-making
I have a friend to takes her broken pieces to a jeweler to melt so you can try getting a price from your local one.
I have heard of RioGrande wire and I also see many jewelry designers use it but every time I price it from other companies it is more expensive. The best craft wires I have used for wire wrapping is Parawire, and Designs Wire. In regards to the copper core. I use the silver plated wire. You can barely see the core when you buy the silver plated wire. Even if you order color silver plated wire and you scrape it with your pliers for example, you'll see the silver instead of copper.
I don't use silver or gold filled wire because it brings up my cost but I will use it or silver wire if the customer asks for it and price it higher.
Hope that helps and I'm always happy to help with any questions!
Thank you for your lovely comments! 💕😊
@@vividvisionsbymarialuisa You are so sweet! Thank you for all your help. I agree about the RioGrande wire- it is always so expensive that I settle for what you do too!! 😂 I have used sterling silver and wanted to try the middle ground of silver filled, but of course, use that for myself, those special gifts, and others that prefer to pay more for a higher quality metal.
I hope you keep making videos! Where are you located? You should come and visit Italy as it is a wonderful country to see things and experience amazing food!!
Thank you again!
💜Paj
I definitely have more videos coming! I was out of the country on vacation but I'm back and excited to continue creating videos! I will for sure visit as soon as I can. I live in chilly Minnesota, USA. 💕😊
Sorry for a second comment but I forgot to ask if wire described as ‘craft wire’ can be used for jewelry making or is it better to stick with wire that is specifically identified as jewelry wire?
I would love to see more of your teaching videos like this. Learned much!🙏
No problem at all! Keep the questions coming! I love it! 😁
In regards to the craft wire, make sure you know what it's made of and what it's coated with. Some craft wires will not have any coating and will tarnish. They might also have lead or nickel because they are not made for jewelry but for other types of crafts that won't be worn. But Soft Flex's artistic wire, for example, is actually called craft wire and is safe for jewelry making. That's why I say to check and see what it's made of and if it will not tarnish. Hope that helps! 💕
@@vividvisionsbymarialuisa : thanks very much. I would definitely purchase wire from your Etsy shop if you decide to carry it👍🏼
@@marikalathem813 Thank you! I'll let you know when I add some. 😊❤