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Back tothe Beginning - Beginner Bracelet Pattern
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JewelryType:
BraceletSkill Level:
Novice
Basic Skills Necessary:
- None
Pattern Description:
This tutorial was written for the absolute beginning wire worker - or a beginner who feels they are missing important skills and techniques to further their wire working journey.
The design is a simplified version of my Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial, but by no means a lesser pattern. This bracelet has evolved over the course of many years teaching students how to wire wrap for the very first time, and has paved the way for my Crystal Hoop Earrings, the Marcella Ring, and many more designs.
At the back of the tutorial is tons of information on tools (with photos), wire, suppliers, and all the basic information to get you started. Almost as good as having me right there with you!
This is probably the largest(?) tutorial I have written to date - I've worked on it on and off for almost a year - phew - There is 39 pages with 127 full color detailed photographs and 99 steps.
Don't let the file size scare you - I wrote this for folks who love wire jewelry, but until now have had no idea where to start.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- Project is for a US size 7 1/2 inch bracelet with instructions to make it in any size.
Materials:
- 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm) 18ga square 1/2 hard wire (can be dead soft)
- 10 inches (25.4 cm) 22 or 24ga round wire - 1/2 hard or dead soft.
- 12 to 24 inches (30.5 to 60.10 cm) 20ga 1/2 round, 1/2 hard wire.
- 10 to 12 4mm square crystals or beads
- 27 to 30 4mm round crystals or beads
- Optional: 2 4-6mm jump rings, and about 1 1/2 inches (3.8cm) of petite chain
- Flush cutters; Flat nose pliers; Chain nose pliers; Round nose pliers, polishing cloth.
- Ruler; Clamp; Sharpie marker (permanent); wooden bracelet mandrel or large dowel.
- Optional: Stepped round nose or bail pliers.
- All tools and materials are thoroughly explained with photos and direct links where to find them.
Back tothe Beginning - Beginner Bracelet Pattern
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About the Designer
My name is Bobbi, and I am a full blown wire junkie. There I said it :), though I have no intention of looking for a 12-step program to "cure" my addiction. lol It is an almost all consuming obsession. I keep a sketch book with me all the time, and drive friends nuts - Very often I'll be in the middle of a sentence, when an idea pops in my head, and I immediately scramble for my book to jot it ...
My name is Bobbi, and I am a full blown wire junkie. There I said it :), though I have no intention of looking for a 12-step program to "cure" my addiction. lol It is an almost all consuming obsession. I keep a sketch book with me all the time, and drive friends nuts - Very often I'll be in the middle of a sentence, when an idea pops in my head, and I immediately scramble for my book to jot it down, or start picking up materials to work it out before the idea falls out of my head. I have even pulled out of traffic, cutting off a police officer in the process to write down my thoughts. I was so intent on my thoughts, I didn't realize I was holding up a "wait a minute finger" to that same police officer. When I finally looked up, explained what I was doing, and showed him my book, he could only shake his head, and warn me drive more carefully.
I have been creating wire wrapped jewelry for almost 25 years, and have been teaching wire wrapping professionally for more than 10 years. New designs I test on myself (and willing guinea pigs, err umm friends) for wearablity and durability. On average, I make tutorial designs roughly 15 to 30 times (honestly - not an exaggeration!) before I write a tutorial to make sure it is easily repeatable, and not just a happy fluke. Bet I could give Zales a run for it's money on ring stock alone :))
Sometimes I miss the normal perks that come with a 'regular job' - you know - vacations, sick days, dental - but only sometimes. When I start to miss them, I just remind myself of the really great perks I do have - like making my own hours, playing with pretty shiny things all day, and working in my jammies if I want too :D
Wrap happy,
Bobbi
http://www.Imaginations-Jewelry.com
http://www.MyWiredImagination.Etsy.com
~~~We all die. "The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. ~Chuck Palahniuk
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