Green And Gold Wire-work Cuff..
This is just the second bracelet/cuff I have made in this free form style . I see a lot of imperfections, but I cannot truly say , that I am dissatisfied with teh results...
As a measure of my progress, I would say, it is okay, ad came off nearly as I had envisioned.
I used 18 gauge Copper wire for the frames, and 21 gauge for wrapping the beads.
The beads I used are green and Gold glass beads which have a unique wave like ripple on a squarish shape. I also used brighter gold coated metal beads with a spiral print , and plain beads in a darker green. I did not tighten the weave too much to make the green-gold beads, since they slightly rotate a bit and adds interest to the piece.
Finished the end by adding a hook, and also ending the other side in an eye for the hook.
This is the kind of fun pieces that I really enjoy making...
I am so bad at wire work! The wire always snaps on me or I can't get it wrapped tight enough and the item falls out of the wire setting. I should really get the book 'All Wired Up' by Mark Lareau. I took some lampwork & marble making classes with him in Tacoma at his shop The Bead Factory but I never got the book.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a different gauge of wire or a harder one may keep it from snapping.. Oh I have heard about this book... Let me know how it turns out for you :)
Deletenice, try wrapping with a 26g wire, will make ur life easier
ReplyDeleteThanks Divya, I did consider 26 gauge, but seemed a bit fragile, since I was going for a chunky look here...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful palette of colors~
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie
Deletelovely post
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