YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING WIRE FOR JEWELRY MAKING
Types Of Metal Wire
Here's a rundown of the many types of metal wire available for jewelry making, we share with you the best wire for practising with and the benefits of each one.
READ THE BLOG POST: JEWELRY DESIGNS USING DIFFERENT SIZED WIRE HERE
It can be hard to know what size wire is most suitable for the project you have in mind - so we've created a visual blog post so you can compare the various designs using different sized wire. From 0.2mm all the way up to 6mm!
The Different Shapes Of Wire
Different Wire Working Techniques
Wire Wrapping
When we use the term wire wrapping we refer to techniques that involve wrapping stones and components into part of a design.
It is also a technique used to make connections and findings.
Wire Weaving
Wire weaving involves weaving a thinner piece of wire between two or thicker pieces of wire.
Weaving creates dimension and a lovely textured effect. It requires soft malleable wire.
Coiling
Coiling refers to wrapping wire around a wire frame.
The frame is usually a thicker wire than the wire being using to coil.
It can be used to simply make loops and jump rings, or it can be a feature within the design.
Coiling can look very effective and is also often used with weaving techniques.
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How To Work Harden Metal Wire
Work hardening is the process of changing the temper of the wire to make the wire stronger.
Discover our recommended methods for work hardening your designs.
