Archive for wire jewelry making
The other day I bought some craft wire and was expecting it to be the same as my usual wire i.e very flexible, easy enough to bend when attahing the clasp for a bracelet/necklace etc. However this wire is very stiff and I am unsure what to do with it now. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I could use it for as I cant use it for jewellery?
You might still be able to use it for jewelry, just in a different way. I have some stiffer wire I use for jewelry. It bends, but not easily. There are tricks to bending it. Email me with specifics if you want more help on that. Click on my avatar for an email link, and tell me what kind of wire it is, any names on the packaging, the material, the gauge, and any of that good stuff that you know. Then, I can tell you how to handle it.
Otherwise, if it really and truly won’t work for jewelry, have fun and get creative. A friend got some 9ga or 10ga copper wire and used it for ornamental plant stakes, for example. It was really too big for jewelry, but looks great in potted plants.
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When i’m finishing up making a necklace (with wire) and putting the clasps on, what is a good technique to make the wire look neat, and also not have that little bit at the end that sticks out and pokes you?
Make it long enough to bury the end in the hole of the last stone if you have them or use needle nose pliers to make a really tight wrap of the end - use the pliers like you would your fingers if pushing down and smoothing a clay coil.
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I’m looking to buy stainless steel wire (not rope) to be used for making chain mail jewelry. I’ve found some on ebay that is the right size (1mm) but it is grade 304. Will this be okay for constant skin contact or do I need to find the 316 grade they use for food and surgical equipment? Or is there an entirely different grade I should use for jewelry? Thanks much.
If you search for stainless and allergy, you may find some information.
It seems that cheaper jewellery is made with 304, 316 is better but may cost slightly more. Some people will be allergic to all types. You can also look at passivation, a surface treatment of the finished article to reduce the risks.
Look at mig welding wire for supplies of stainless steel.
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I am already a paper crafter and have used wire and beads in projects as small elements but want to try my hand at making some jewellery - any recommendations on a book or website?
You should look up www.beadmagazine.tv , you can also buy this magazine in any good newsagents, it comes out monthly and has lots of good projects and basic tips. Happy beading !
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Jewellery Making Query - Wire, Cord or Thread?
09 Mar 2010
I want to make a necklace and a matching bracelet but am stuck whether to use Nylon thread, Wire or cord. At the same time, what kind of finding or clasp is best to use? It’s the first time I am going to attempt this and am using gemstone beads (in this case, mother of pearl, with gold plated beads). What do you suggest?
What you can use is called tiger tail by beadalon. It is nylon thread twisted on stainless steel and very easy to work with. You will need a crimp plier and some crimps beads but it is more durable and flexible. This is the wire that I choose to work with it comes in silver plated and gold since you are working gold plated bead you should get the gold plated tiger tail.
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