UNISEX WIRE BRACELET - Wire Work for Men & Women
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
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ATTENTION: You must be comfortable with doing wire wrapped loops. Please watch my videos on how to do a wrapped loop and how to link them together before attempting this project. You will save yourself a lot of frustration.
How to do a wrapped loop: • Perfect Wire Wrapped L...
How to link together: • Perfect Wire Wrapped L...
How to use LOS (Liver Of Sulfur): • How To Patina with Liv...
In this video I show you a very cool bracelet that works for both men and women. I am using 18 gauge bare copper wire in the video but you could use colored craft wire, sterling silver, etc. Add bead links to totally change it up. For a man, 16 & 14 gauge are a nice weight. You are going to love the ideas you are going to come up with...love love this project.
Tools & Materials
Pliers: Round, Chain & Flat Nose
Cutters: Full Flush
Ruler
LOS (Liver of Sulfur)
Superfine Steel Wool
18-14 gauge soft wire (I used bare copper)
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I want to thank Chris Spheeris for giving me permission to use his beautiful music in my videos.
Artist: Chris Spheeris & Anthony Mazzella
Album: Brio
Song: Brio
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I just started playing around with wire wrapping today... I'm serious, I picked this up for the first time today. Even a clumsy newbie like me could successfully make this bracelet for my little girl. She loves it, and I love this video! Thanks for making it so easy to follow. I'll be watching more of your videos for sure!
Skeeter Lubidowicz Awesome Skeeter! Thats what I like to hear. Thank you for your support.
I love bracelet I'm going to try on the week end I can't wait
awesome instructions. i am doing this tutorial with my 6 year old granddaughter and she was able to follow you with ease. thank you for the fun!!
Hiya, Liz! I’ve been making these bracelets for years thanks to you! I just made a sterling silver one for my son and he loves it! Hoping this finds you well and hope that you’re still DANCING! Xoxo
I know me too ! Her teaching was the most eye opener for me 8 years ago, and changed me completely ! I've become very learned about wire because of her ..taught it too and all because of her.i wish she would've kept teaching because she has a soft voice unique to keeping your attention.! I'll always be thankful to her , because my work is perfect to hers! Love u Liz , hope you are doing well !u always will be the best ! Thank you
I can just imagine what a real jeweler says about this technique! Rudimentary. Takes a wire wrap lover like me to appreciate this.
I had to teach a "real" jeweller how to make a basic loop lol. He was impressed with my skills. Thanks so much for watching.
As a "real" jeweler, I find that there is a time and place for all techniques, something like this works very well in this case. It is perfectly find to mix and match techniques when creating, I do it all the time. Not everything needs to be soldered.
Can't tell you how many compliments I've had making your chain for others. I have a picture of a bracelet I made for my nephew's HS Graduation. I would send it to you if I knew how. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial.
I found some coiled copper wire from scrapping an A/C unit and thought I'd save it and make a bracelet for the first time. So I looked it up on YT and came across your video. It came out very nice I'm impressed and so are my friends thanks to you👍🏼 great teacher btw.👏🏼
Awesome Joey and you recycled too! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial, I knew how to make this link BUT, it is so nice to have a perfectionist go over it so that you end up with a bracelet just like yours…PERFECT!!!. Again, thank you 🙏🏼❤️
How wonderful, thank you so much ❤
I made this last night as a Christmas gift for my nephew and it turned out great!!! I used 16g antique copper and silver. Alternating colors. Your tutorial was very easy to follow. Thank you so much!!
I’d love to see how it came out!
@@marybotkin7297 I'm not sure how to show it to you. I actually made two: one for my nephew and one for my son. My son just told me last night he get compliments on it all the time. And he happily tell them his mom made it ❤ He wears it all the time. I noticed that the silver is coming off so you can see the copper underneath. I guess we can call that a 'patina'!
Maybe I'll make one for myself, next. They look great and they're fun to make!
I made a bracelet from this tutorial about a year ago and it's my absolute favorite bracelet that I have. Wear it almost daily and it only gets prettier. Don't need to take it off for sleep or shower it is just on there so comfortable. So big big thank you for this tutorial
Nina Nicklasson did you made it with cooper or silver?
When I watch videos like this I sometimes think about the very first person who created the links. Same with any other wire links. Someone was just sitting around with nothing better to do, saw some thin wire and started bending and wrapping it.
Exactly! Sometimes I come up with designs to help me fall asleep. Thanks for watching.
@@makingiteasywithliz I am wondering can you find spools of wire at hardware stores ? If so are they more affordable than the beading sites that we all shop at online ?
I just made this with 16g copper wire my step-daughter got me for Christmas. It turned out so beautiful, I now want to make a matching bracelet to go with it! Great video and so easy to follow...thank you so much!
Im a "Guys"guy who is a mechanic and rides a Harley. Iv made 2 pieces for my wife and I actually love making jewlery. I love this video. I will learn more from you. Thank you for putting in the time to record the videos.
I love when guys dig making jewelry. Thank you so much, Jeremiah for your support.
I made this bracelet for my best friend. I used 14 guage. It looks great on his wrist and he loves it. Thank you!
+Mama Hare That's awesome Mama Hare! Yes, for a man's bracelet I like the 14g too. It's a bit stiffer and hard for beginners. Good job and thank you so much for watching.
Hi Mama, How long did you make your 14 gauge pieces? Thanks!
You are way too talented. Gorgeous I was wondering if I could make a necklace. Now I know I can yippee
I love this! I’ve made about 4 of these now and I have a tip for anyone with cheap flush cutters that don’t leave a smooth end. File your ends smooth by hand, it saves so much time when your trying to tuck your ends in and avoid sharp edges.
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Hi Liz, I'm a beginner with wire work, only been doing it for about a month but i found this video very easy to follow and managed to make this bracelet to a good standard. I watched your other videos and I have to say I love your style, all your jewellery is really up my street and the kind of boho vibe of thing i want to make so thank you so much for sharing!! Lisa UK
Welcome to the wonderful addicting world of wire! Thank you so much for watching.
I made this as a bracelet for myself about 2 years ago and haven't taken it off since. I've recently lost some weight and it's getting lose on me and a couple of the wraps have started to come open. I was thinking last week that I should make another one but couldn't find the video. I have also recently started sewing and found your magic pillowcase video tonight. I think it was fate and I need to make myself a new bracelet. Thanks for your videos! :)
I'm so happy. Thanks.
I really love this application. Thanks . I'll make one for myself and one for my husband.
I just made it too, I love it!! Going to give it to a special man and I know he's going to just adore it!! PS after I dipped it into the liver of sulphur, I put it into my rotary tumbler with steel shot for about 2 hours. OMG. The shine, the color, just stunning :-)
He loves it!!! And it looks super on him. Thank you so much. Great design and very little wire waste. Gonna make a bunch more!
I'm fairly new to this craft (3 months). I was searching for a men's bracelet to make as a gift for my cousin-in-law and this is PERFECT for my skill level! 👍 I was actually looking for something with Egyptian cross symbols (the ankh) or Egyptian style but had no luck finding anything masculine (or in my skill level) but if I can figure out how to make a symbol/hook, it will be TWICE PERFECT! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I can hardly wait to see how mine turns out! 🙂
When u 1st put this out , I made one for my hubby Donald and a smaller one for me..still love this too by the way !Liz I always look for more of your designs, now. Your work is amazing and I learned a lot from you !
Thank you so much.
Thank you for this tutorial. I will be making about 300 chains to raise funds for charity. Thanks to you I can do this really interesting style among others.
I love this. It wasn't that long ago my mother ask me about making something like this and I told her I was not even close to ready to do something like that, but I think I am now and this is what I'm going to try. Thank you
Thank you. You will love it. Practice and don't worry if they aren't perfect.
I finally gave this a go. Thought it would be good with Father's day right around the corner. I made two with 16 gauge and 1 with 14 gauge. I like both but I think the 14 gauge seems more manly. lol I love you tutorials. I have done the pearl knotting, the bangle, the necklace using the coiling gizmo, the bangle and the wave bracelet. I'm still have trouble perfecting rings but I'm not giving up. thanks for your videos.
That’s a very pretty wrap and loops. ❤
Love this chain. I made one out of 20 gauge square copper wire from Rio Grande. Love it out of the square wire.
Square wire sound stunning!
Genius! I will try too
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I just completed my first wire wrapped bracelet. I am so in love with how elegant it looks and how easy it was to make. And it is so versital. I can leave it as is or add charms into the loops. With the different colors in wire and sizes the possibllities are endless. I cant wait to make more
Awesome Angela! Thank you so much for watching.
Your tutorials are all so great! Love this simple but lovely bracelet. Going to make this this weekend!! I really love all your tutorials, you explain everything so well and I love how you have beginner understanding videos of techniques and up. Thank you so much!!
Dianne Bolognani Thank you so much Dianne for watching and your kind comment.
Thanks so much for watching and your kind comment, Jean.
Your tutorials are fantastic Liz. I have learned so much from you. You have inspired me and gave me confidence to do more wire wrapping. Thank you so much.
Yeah Cheryl! That really makes me happy. Thanks so much!
My sons are 19 & 20 and it's so hard to get gifts for them and I make jewelry so your video just gave me the perfect idea for Christmas gifts for both of them! Thanks so much for the tutorial. I think I'll make one for my husband too!!
+aygo Right on! I love that and thanks so much for watching.
+Making It Easy with Liz can you do the same video but doing the bracelet in 16 gauge wire?
I must've been living under a rock! I've been wire wrapping for 3 years and never saw or heard of a pair of flatnose pliers! gotta get some! love this project, can't wait to try!
Gotta have the tools and gadgets! LOL
Thanks for watching.
Right on...thanks so much for watching.
Hi, jeweltone1546, Flat nose jewelry pliers have been around for many, many years, at least 60+ . When I took crafts classes my junior & senior years, 1956-'58, of high school, I used flat nose jewelry pliers that the classroom had for the students. After graduating, I continued to a two year college where I continued to learn more jewelry techniques over those 2 years, and having the oppertunity to purchase flat nose, half round & round, which I did. Over many years they were used to create different chains than shown in this video, bezels for stones, and many other types of jewelry. I still have those and use them periodically. Hope this answers your comment about not knowing that flat nose pliers, existed.
This is great! Now I can make something for my son. He's been a bit jealous of my daughter getting all the stuff I make. lol. Please, show us how to make more jewelry for your husband. ;)
Hi Maggie, thank you so much for watching. I have to admit that men's jewelry makes me nervous...will it be manly enough? LOL. I will be doing a leather bracelet that will work for both.
I LOVE this!! I made a bracelet for a man, one for a woman, I also made a very light (22g) necklace to use as a chain for a pendant I created!! I utilize most of my small scrap pieces in order to make these.
Awesome! Wow, 22g is ambitious. Thanks so much for watching Alisha.
This has become my "go to" necklace for most of my wire woven pendants! I use the 22g for them. 50 links is perfect for a pendant chain. I also LOVE the idea of the "assembly line" for creating these! Thank you so much!
I found this fun to make. I wanted to make 16 gage wire coils, but I found them too hard to finish coiling the top layer even though it's dead soft. I made an 18 gage one instead. Very pretty, but I wanted a chunkier one. I suppose I better invest in the equipment to anneal the wire so I can make more.
Thanks for the fantastic chain tutorial.
Wendy W if you have the tools look into annealing your material. Although this will add to clean up time.
I started this yesterday evening...love a challenge...will finish the bangle today..Love it.💐
What a wonderful gift!!! Endless Thanks 🌟💕🌟
Очень рада,что попала на ваш канал, прекрасная подача материала! Подписка, однозначно, благодарю за ваши прекрасные мастер-классы!!!
Thank you. I really enjoyed your video. All I had was 20 guage so I cut it a little longer and wrapped it three times and it looks great. My wrapping needs some practice but it still came out better than I expected. ✌🏽️
That gauge makes a sweet delicate chain.
This project was just for me... thank you Liz I'm a beginner but I wrap wire LoL made two of them ... will be making as gifts this yr.
I love the look of this bracelet! Thanks for such a great tutorial that explains/demonstrates the process. I am definitely going to be making one for myself. 😊
I've made several figure 8 wire necklaces but haven't seen this method before. I like it. Looks like making these links will take longer than the figure 8.
I like the fact that these can be made 'chunky'.
...and they don't have to be perfect. Thanks for watchng.
thank you so much for this beautiful video...especially your voice and music very soothing while wire woring..my niece just had a baby...and she is dainty..so I thought I would try a 20 gauge...it looks wonderful...thank you once again..love and light
Tried it today, the design is foolproof....love that cause Ima fool!
Just re-watched to do this, beautiful music. I am going to check him out. Once again, thank you!
He's one of my faves.
It is a great gift for anyone.
I watched this video about 3 times and decided to try it and it turned out well. Not as good as yours. I tried doing the wrap with my fingers and it did ok. I decided on my 2nd bracelet to try wrapping with a 2nd set of pliers and it turned out soooo much better. Thank you so much for teaching me a wonderful new bracelet. Love your videos Liz!
Thank you thank you! It doesn't take long to get your momentum and know what to look for. Thanks for watching.
I made that double wrapped bracelet tonight! Holy cow, these are awesome. I love the design and it truly is unisex. I am trying it now with 16 ga. silver color wire. Hopefully I can add patina with the liver of sulfur too. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and designs.
hi, i watched this the other day and didnt have time to comment, but i thought this was absolutly one of the best videos. i am a beginner and you explained everything really well. thankyou for taking the time for doing that. i orderd some of your wire to try this. i cant wait to get started. again thankyou for taking the time to really explaining everything.
Thank you so much for watching and your great feedback. Your order is in the mail and coming from Nova Scotia so it may take up to 10 days to arrive. I appreciate your business and support.
Liz...thank you so much for your detailed and so easy to follow tutorial...just finished making 2...one in 20g pink wire with a couple of dangles that looks elegant and the 2nd is a mix of 20g and 16g gold wire with crystals. 😃
Thank you Sharon...that sounds really lovely and the possibilities are endless.
Hi Liz love your video on the bracelet love how you take the time to show all the steps others always show one or two steps and then say we'll be back when you're done to show you how to make the clasp Thanks
+Coleen Taylor You are so welcome Coleen and thank you so much for watching and leaving such a wonderful comment. You made my day!
This is not the first video I have seen of yours (recognize the voice) You give the best verbal and visual instructions I have seen.:) Thanks
Am working on one now in 14 gauge and it's turning out beautifully...
Right on Wayne!
I've done a 14 gauge necklace. It turned out incredible!
Love it! My next bracelet, for tomorrow. A perfect thing to make on a chilly Sunday morning.
+Martha D (JustMartha Hi Martha, thank you so much for watching my channel. I love making jewelry on cold days in front of the fire...it's a good excuse to watch TV too. Hope you enjoyed your day. I would love it if you posted your creation on my Facebook page facebook.com/makingiteasywithliz
I'm not on facebook, but I did make the bracelet and am making others in colors, purple is first, then red, turquoise, and blue. I will wear them as stacker bracelets and maybe make some for my daughter and daughter-in-law. It was easy, although I needed just a little more wire because I'm not as experienced, but I have plenty and it was very low cost. Thanks again!
Martha D Right on!
Beautiful, I love the simpler looks, I believe they're more elegant, thanks for sharing.
Love the way you teach! Thank you!
Thank you, Eleanor ❤
Love u show different gauges!!
I'm in love with this technique....you give a lot of tips & tricks that are very helpful...thanks for sharing!
First time watching one of your videos. I don't know if you always do it but I like the way you added the trouble shooting in. THANKS
Love this the variations are endless, with wire and color. Thanks for sharing.
You are so right...some beaded links? Thank you for your kind comment.
I never knew that was how it was done. Thank you
You are a great teacher ❣️ Thank you very much 🙏🌹
@@Anneleblonrj thank you ❤️
@@makingiteasywithliz ❤️
Great design for a unisex bracelet! It's beautiful with either large or small gauge wire. Love it! Plan to make many of them because they are so versatile. They look intricate but they're so easy to make. Thanks Liz!
Thank you Wayne for watching and for your kind feedback.
Your tutorials are great, thank you so much!!
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your support.
Several years ago (wanna say 2018?), I started dabbling with wire and RUclips basically taught me how to make earrings.. at one point early on in my dabbling, I saw this video and immediately wanted to make a bracelet for my husband…. But my first attempt about killed my hands (used 18g I believe), and it was so scratched up I got super discouraged and gave up. I believe I managed to just make one link lol. Fast forward a few years… and a very off and on use of my jewelry making supplies, I still mostly make earrings, some basic, some more involved, and have improved a number of my pliers etc.. then this year, my coworkers took notice of my earrings (previously, I’d only make them for me and for gifts, so many months apart I practically had to re-learn how to do things over and over lol ), and asked if they could buy some.. I’ve now made over $1,000 in the last 6 months (selling literally to just my coworkers lol), and started wrapping cabochon pendants and weaving a bit.. Was trying to figure out something for my hubby’s bday this year and remembered this video…. And this time it was a success!! I used 16g copper, and yes, my hands are a bit sore (have some chronic issues there after an injury several years back). Each link had less tool marks but they don’t concern me at all since I know how to get rid of those with my Dremel etc.. soo long story short.. THANk YOU!!! During my journey with this I’ve watched a ton of your videos and am ever so grateful for people like you willing to make these vids and teach soo well!!
Thank you for sharing your jewelry journey and for watching and appreciating my channel.
I am sri Lanka ..Thanks for sharing your awesome gifts and talents with us! Love the bracelet and your tutorial.
Hello Liz. Thank you for the brilliant video tutorial packed with so much detail and assistance; and for sharing your lovely idea with us.
I must be rather useless. I'm trying to make these links but they don't come out as lovely and neat as yours 😢
I'm going to carry on trying a few more and I hope I can get it right.
I think this bracelet is just gorgeous ❤
Thank you for this exceptional video! I am going to make these for presents . I will be watching for more! You are an awesome teacher!
You made my day, thank you ❤️
@@makingiteasywithliz I made my first bracelet, it turned out pretty good! Excited to do more and to try the patina!!
It is a lovely (and handsome) chain. A very nice job on the instructions, Liz! Thanks! Off to make a bracelet, maybe more?!
+Kari Kenefick Thank you Kari...it is addicting. I appreciate your feedback.
This is an excellent tutorial! I'll make a bracelet for my son tonight!
I just made this... It was fun, easy and this tutorial was awesome
jennifer artiglier Thank you Jennifer for watching.
Just made this bracelet for myself out of 18g wire. Love it! Thanks Liz.
Wow you sure don't have to worry about your links coming apart, or someone saying it fell apart , there's no way them links will come apart lol awesome, Thank You for sharing!
Very good video!you are a super great teacher!
Thank you ❤️
Thanks for sharing your awesome gifts and talents with us! Love the bracelet and your tutorial.
+Jan Hunnicutt Thank you so much Jan for watching and for your uplifting comment.
Absolutely love this chain/bracelet/anklet/necklace. Love the clasp also. Going to try it soon.
Patience Pontious Awesome Patience, thank you.
this is so nice thank you for sharing
+cathi johnson Thank you Cathi. :o)
Another Great Idea! Thanks so much for sharing! Liz, You are the Best!
+Molly You are so welcome Molly. Thanks so much for the kudos!
you are A wonderful teacher, and very creative
That's the best thing you could say to me...thank you so much for watching and your kind feedback.
Your tutorial is great and very well explained. I’ve already made my first bracelet and it looks awesome thanks so much.
Paul Fortier That's awesome! Thank you so much for watching, Paul.
Thank you so much, You explain the process extremely well x
Thank you Marlene for watching and for your comment.
Thank You !!! 🌸
thank you
+aborawash allam You are so welcome...thanks for watching.
Another well made DIY. your so easy to follow Liz ! this such a beautiful bracelet , l've got make both of my Boys one l think, in the 16 g copper. They'll make a great gift :) warm hugs and sharing ♡
Thank you Michele. 😚
Beautiful bracelet and I love your clear instructions and attention to detail! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your talent.
Really love this one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful designs with us.
You are welcome retroboomer and thank you for watching.
Thanks so much! You really brought it home for me! Excellent tips & instructions! 👍👍👍😃😃
Really nice linkage! Nice tutorial, too! Thanks for your work!
Thanks Madam for this video and really I had a passion in wires. This will be added to my interest in making something about wires. God bless..just subscribed today
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing, Brando. Cheers
@@makingiteasywithliz welcome Madam..
It's a beautiful bracelet
You should have shown how you did the 14 gauge wire bracelet, cause I tried and it was so difficult
Work your way up in thickness. Practice and getting a feel for the wire makes a huge difference. 16 gauge is easier and still chunky.
Very nice tutorial. Best on RUclips!
Wow, thank you Renae
Forget men I will make this for myself.
Thank you 😊
Très joli. Merci pour les explications très claires
This was a GREAT video on wire wrapping a bracelet, just beautiful!!❣️🎂
Thank you so much ❤
I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you. Off to make it myself now :-)
Right on, thanks for watching.
gracias hermoso eslabon y facil
Thanks so much Liz. This is so great. I love it !
+Paula Binkley Hi Paula...thank you!