Learning the Art of Wire Jewelry - Basic Wire Wrapped Loop

As I mentioned in my first blog posting, I am a self-taught wire jewelry artist.  I have been working with the art form for more than ten years now, so it has evolved into my own style.  You will develop your own style as you practice.  If you want to learn the art, you really need to learn some basic wire working techniques. 

This necklace and earring set were assembled with basic wire wrapped loops of brass.  I made the beads with clay and inlaid more brass wire to create the butterfly pendant.

I would recommend that you practice with some inexpensive 20 gauge craft wire or copper wire to start.  I will do an article on the types of wire that you can buy in another posting.

To get you started making jewelry quickly, you should learn how to create a basic wire wrapped loop.  You can make a simple pair of earrings by following the video below by jewelrygal.  This is an important basic to learn and practice. 


You will need:


  * 20 gauge head pins (you will learn to make your own later)
  * Some beads of your choice
  * Round nose pliers
  * Chain nose pliers
  * Flush Cutters (The video uses nail clippers but I recommend getting a good pair of flush cutters, only to be used on soft metals like copper, silver or gold.  Otherwise, you will damage your cutters.)
  * Earwires of your choice. 


Note:  Before you close your wire wrapped loop, add your earwires to make earrings. 

http://www.bodyice.net/

www.bodyice.net/jewelry

About Wire Jewelry Art

Hi, my name is Cheryl. I am a self-taught jewelry designer and have been working with wire to make jewelry since 1999. Wire jewelry art is the term I use to describe the art of wire wrapped jewelry using some basic foundation wire work techniques and adding new materials and my own "twist" to create one of a kind jewelry art to wear.

I have been an artist since I could hold my first crayon. Spending many hours entertaining myself as a child, drawing and creating things, I have tried just about every medium to explore. The art of jewelry making has captured my passion and I welcome you to view my art work, join me in an exploration of this wire jewelry art or purchase one of my creations for yourself or someone you love.

My website, www.bodyice.net, is where you can find all of my available jewelry pieces for purchase. If one of my jewelry creations shown on this blog is available for purchase, you should be able to click on its picture to link directly to that item. If there is no link, then I am sorry, that piece has been sold.

This blog, www.wirejewelryart.blogspot.com, is devoted specifically to my wire jewelry art work and the creation of wire jewelry using cold connection techniques (using no heat or torch to join metals) and possibly some soldering of metals.

If you are a jewelry lover, and love the look of unique wire jewelry art, I welcome you to subscribe to this blog for future postings of my work and the techniques used to create them. I would love to communicate with you in the future. :)

P.S.:  This blog is dedicated to my cat, Tiggy, who was recently put to rest after being my best friend for 19 years.  He has spent many hours with me in my art studio keeping me company.  I will miss him very much.  My little angel kitty.