Sunday, September 8, 2013

Tips On Making Handmade Wire Jewelry

By Helene Norris


Handmade wire jewelry are made by suing the correct materials as well as the tools together with skills. The several things with varying designs and qualities that consist these types of accessories must be pulled together into one lovely piece. These are the guidelines to help you with the task and make it simpler to do.

The first thing that must be done is to make the choice for the kind of project because this will help in determining the next steps that will have to be taken. This will also be helpful in choosing kind of materials and tools that should be used. A new type of wire will have to be used for each time a new project will be started.

Choose the materials prior to making any attempts of starting the project because there might then be confusion as to what will be used. Sterling silver and aluminum are the usual choices while there ate also some which are with gold or silver plated or filled. Copper has been the cheapest metal material but may still look good being colored in silver or gold with enamel coating.

The size is also another consideration to make because if for instance the thin ones will be used, then extra care is needed for being very delicate and could easily break. Rings, tiny chains and bead works can be pulled together with this type. The thick ones are used for thicker chains and heavy stones or beads and also for experimenting.

If the particular project and the materials that are going to be used are already chosen, then the time for picking the tools will follow. Get some good cutters as they will make very effective hand savers especially when there is a need to wrap loops. Pliers could help in making the tedious and repetitive work simpler and use hammers to flatten.

Be creative in making the project and think of designs which have not been imagined before. Make things beyond wrapping stones as there are also other techniques like coiling or weaving and even a crochet is possible. There are other designs that incorporate beads and other metals as well as filigrees and a lot more.

One should not be afraid to make some experiments in creating different designs and shapes because skills will develop eventually. Practice making ring bans out of the heavier gauge types or the rounded ones and do some twisted creations with pliers and drills. If sparkling pieces are desired, the square types are the most suitable being able to reflect more light.

It would also be cost effective to just create ear clasps or jump rings or other pins on your own. A ball can be made by holding the material in a torch flame and is then flattened into a pin. Ear clasps can be made by just making a simple U shape which is then cut into half for a perfectly sized creation.

After knowing all these tips, making a personally handmade wire jewelry could be fun and exciting. But one additional tip is to stay away from materials made of nickel as it has the tendency to cause allergic reactions. Experimentation is also the key in finding out what is best for the project.




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