My journey into the world of artisan jewelry, as well as musings about books and other hobbies and interests. Free wire wrapping and chainmail instructions available.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
First thoughts on wire wrapping
My starter kit hasn't arrived yet, but hubby bought me from the local hardware store some tools. Last night I had a go! P loops and eye loops are better now, 8 connectors are 'almost there', but I'm still having problems with wrapped loops. And eye loops when they are on both sides of a bead. But it was only my first day so I'm patient!
I've done my first pair of earrings, which I will keep in my 'crafts museum', to go back to again and again when I want to check on my progress :-)
Since I am not posting my first earrings, here is my second pair. Still not very happy with them, but for a complete newbie at working with wire, they could have been worse :) Hope the next ones will become better and better...
I made the earwires as well, it was fun to do them.
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2 comments:
Wire working is interesting, yet I think I don't need another hobby now. ;) I am also interested in bead making and won't start it. :D I think you did a good job on your first/2nd piece. I am looking forward to seeing more!
Ahhhhhhhhh - loops. I'm a wrapped loop pro now, but can't make simple "P" loop to save my life. I need to practice them again. :)
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