THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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How to Make Woven or Braided Wire Bracelet Tutorials Posted: 23 Mar 2011 04:00 AM PDT Wire wrapping is a popular technique. But have you considered wire weaving or braiding? It's a bit like braiding hair.  Large clamps are used to secure all the wires at one end before the weaving begins. Variations can be achieved using mixed metals or even using twisted wire. RaNDoMLeiGH has a super copper braided wire bracelet tutorial on Instructables.  The wire came from the hardware store. What's lovely about this design is the twisted wire edging. The simpler 5 lead braided copper bracelet tutorial on the Bajabum site uses 14G copper wire.There are two ways to finish the ends, one is by simply looping each wire end and the other is to use sections of copper tubing. It's best to use soft temper wire when doing braided wire work as it is easier to manipulate especially if it begins to work harden as the work progresses. More Braided Wire Jewelry Inspirations and Tutorials  Facing the Cobra Wire Work Bracelet by WireBliss Mei Wire Woven and Braided Jewelry - Cindy Moore includes a video demo For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips and Earring Design Ideas Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

Beading Daily's Free Crystal Bead Jewelry eBook Posted: 22 Mar 2011 04:12 PM PDT Every now and then Beading Daily puts out free project eBooks (you do have to register. also free on the site). This latest edition of 5 designs is delightful not least because they use crystals a lot.  Crystals are not only popular inclusions but they make the work go faster! Not every one is that thrilled with tiny seed beads. My favorite is #4, "Montee Magic" by Katherine Schwartzenberger. It's a right angle weave technique that will suit beginners and those who don't have much time for beading (that would be me!). More on Crystal Jewelry: Gorgeous Beading Wire and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Tutorial Book Review - Crystal Brilliance - Making Designer Jewelry with Crystal Beads Elegant Crystal and Chain Necklace Tutorial For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips and Earring Design Ideas Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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