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Wire Woven Filigree Rings Pattern
Category:
JewelryType:
RingSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- This is a high level intermediate to advanced tutorial. Though not a difficult project, you should have good wire handling skills, be able to neatly complete a basic binding type wrap, create simple swirls, and be comfortable making changes and modifications on the fly.
Pattern Description:
This tutorial will teach you step by step how to create a unique and glamorous ring, easily adaptable to different stones and MULTIPLE STONE settings. Would make an awesome Mother's ring - see project http://www.craftsy.com/project/view/Woven-filigree-Ring/8052?fresh=true
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- made to size
Materials:
- 10 to 14 inches (25.4 to 35.6cm) 18ga round dead soft wire
- 3 to 4 1/2 feet (91.4 to 137.2cm) 26ga round dead soft wire
- 4 to 5 inches (10.2 to 12.7cm) 20ga round dead soft wire
- A crystal or faceted gem in a 4-hole 'sew-on' setting; OR in an open back/basket type setting; OR in a snap set; OR a combination of multiple stones.
- Standard ring mandrel, Stepped ring mandrel preferred but not absolutely necessary.
- Chain nose pliers; flat-nose pliers; and round nose pliers. Optional - nylon jaw pliers and nylon head hammer.
- Flush cutters, cleaning cloth, and ruler.
Wire Woven Filigree Rings Pattern
$10.00
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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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