How to make original copper wire jewelry with your own hands?

Quite popular jewelry is not only those that can be bought in the accessories store, but also made by hand. These include the original jewelry made of copper wire, which can be made independently at home, while having a minimum of inventory. We will find out what tools are useful in such a business, as well as what interesting ideas to pay attention to.

To independently make a beautiful jewelry, for example, earrings or a bracelet made of copper wire, in addition to it, should prepare:

• small pliers and pliers;
• a hammer;
• forceps;
• vise.

The listed inventory will always be in the possession of a good owner. Otherwise, it’s better to buy the tool in special needlework stores, as ordinary pliers will not work here: they can bend the metal excessively and spoil it. We need small pliers with a smooth surface. Small tongs can also come in handy, especially if it is necessary to take stones or beads in the work.

As a complement to the wire, craftsmen usually use inexpensive stones, crystals, beads and beads that are in perfect harmony with copper.

Copper wire is most often acquired with a cross section of 1 mm, and sometimes less. It depends on what decoration is planned to be made. It is believed that the thicker the metal, the higher the likelihood that it will last a long time.

Of the interesting ideas of many needlewomen, brooches, hairpins with stones, as well as vintage bracelets may be of interest.

You can very easily make an original Scandinavian-style ring from copper wire with your own hands. Beginners should not immediately take up complex products with inserts and stones. First you should try the usual weaving and plaits.

Let's get acquainted with a visual master class for beginners in the manufacture of a copper ring. To make a ring, you should prepare:

• copper wire (it is desirable to use several sizes at once: both larger and smaller);
• a cylindrical battery, on which we will wind the future ring;
• adhesive plaster;
• a thread.

And also it is worth preparing a small hammer, a vise, a small file for delicate work and pliers. All this can be found in your home garage or bought in a store where tools are sold.

Introducing step-by-step instructions for the manufacture of copper wire rings.

• Using a thread, measure your finger. Then we wrap the battery with a band-aid, adjusting it to the size of a finger. This will be the basis for weaving. Next, you need to fasten the four wires to the battery with a vise. With them, we should begin to weave harnesses.

• When the blanks for the future ring are made in the right amount, you can begin to begin assembling the ring from them. Usually, craftsmen alternate the wire in the product as follows: first, ordinary, then bundle, then a pigtail, and then again ordinary. Rows during assembly can be done as you wish, giving free rein to your imagination.

• It is very important to grind all sharp and protruding parts of the product, that is, make sure that they do not cause discomfort while wearing the ring. At the end, it is necessary to make a fixing strip, which is fixed at a distance of 3.5-5 mm from the edges of the product. The joint is made in the middle of the ring.

To ensure that the selected product is sure to work out, we recommend that you first look at the training workshops, where all training takes place from scratch. Easy training lessons, which show the principle of working with copper wire, will help to understand the essence of working not only with material, but also to master weaving technology.

We recommend that you pay attention to the variety of techniques for creating jewelry. One of the most popular wire weaving techniques today is Wire Wrap. Typically, using such a technique, a variety of stones and crystals are braided. Pendants, brooches and earrings look very elegant here. Wire Wrap Technique you can easily master it by studying some videos at home, after which your favorite hobby can become a full-fledged job.

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A bit challenging, but very exciting at the same time. weaving technique "Viking" (Viking Knit). With its help, you can create original openwork jewelry on the neck, as well as bracelets and earrings.

When creating jewelry, one should not be afraid to experiment in search of something new. But this is only possible if there are basic skills in weaving jewelry and, of course, a great desire for training. The workplace should always have order and good lighting - only then will it be possible to do this business with great pleasure and comfort.