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Wire Wrapping - Knot a Ring Pattern
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Intermediate
Category:
JewelryType:
RingSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Basic wire handling skills
- It is suggested that you tie at least one ring in copper or similar inexpensive wire before moving on to Sterling or GF, and definitely before moving on to 1/2 round wire.
Pattern Description:
Knot a Ring tutorial teaches you step by step, how to form a great looking knot ring from just one piece of wire and minimal tools.
The initial project in this tutorial is rated as intermediate, but also includes more advanced variations; 2-wire knots and 1/2-round wire knots.
This tutorial not only teaches you a great looking ring, but valuable techniques on affecting ring sizes, and working on a mandrel.
Altering the number of wraps on the mandrel, metal used, how tightly the knot is pulled, and choosing to oxidize or not, creates a very satisfying variety of looks in this ring. Also try using 18g for a ladies ring and a heavier gauge for a man's ring, and create a beautiful his and hers set of bands.
***Certified Copyright Registration Number : TX 7-264-562***
tutorial updated 09/03/2012 for layout, appearance, and removing outdated links.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- can be made to any size with slight adjustments in wire length
Materials:
- 15 inches (38.1cm) 18 gauge dead soft round wire.
- Optional: 16 gauge or heavier 1/2 round wire, dead soft.
- Ring Mandrel
- Nylon head hammer
- Nylon jaw pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flush Cutters
- Ruler
- Permanent marker (ie, Sharpie)
- Optional: Stepped ring mandrel
Wire Wrapping - Knot a Ring 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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