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Have you ever come across wire maple leaves? And wondered how they are made? These two video tutorials show how you can do it with just regular tools. They differ in technique. The first method is by Lan Ahn Handmade, a Vietnamese designer. She uses ...

How to Make Wire Maple Leaf Pendants  More Recent Articles How to Make Wire Maple Leaf Pendants Have you ever come across wire maple leaves?  And wondered how they are made?  These two video tutorials show how you can do it with just regular tools.  They differ in technique. The first method is by Lan Ahn Handmade, a Vietnamese designer. She uses the wire weaving method to create loops around thick wire mandrels. Her way allows you to use even thicker wire mandrels if you wish to make bigger leaves.  It also ensures make very even loops.   The other tutorial is also by another Vietnamese, Lythong who says he learns from Lan Ahn.  His method use both jaws of his round nose pliers. No wire weaving or wire mandrels.  But you do have to practice for consistently sized loops. You are also limited in leaf size as the loops are determined by the dimensions of the round nose pliers.   Thanks to reader Rozantia for sharing one of the tutorials! Before You Go: How to Make a Metal Leaf | Tool Use Wire and Polymer Clay Leaf Tutorial Using Real Leaves for Making Polymer Clay Earrings ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Resin Art Nail Polish Pendant Tutorial How to Make Bead and Wire Leaves Tutorials Adorable Outlined Beaded Animal Necklace Tutorials   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Peyote Beaded Bottle Cover Tutorial Resin Art Nail Polish Pendant Tutorial How to Make Bead and Wire Leaves Tutorials Adorable Outlined Beaded Animal Necklace Tutorials Beautiful French Beaded Hair Jewelry and Home Decor by LaurenHCreations Winner of the Tatting with Beads Jewelry Book Giveaway How to Photograph Jewelry Photography Webinar Giveaway | Smartphones are the Way to Go     Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.