Making Wire Jewelry

I love making wire jewelry! Twisting or bending wire to form beautiful jewelry without the need of soldering or glue is just great. This quick guide will show you what you need know to get started and links to free tutorials on how to make wire jewelry.

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Wire Jewelry Making

Basic Tools Needed:
- Basic Pliers Set: The basic set includes a Chain Nose Pliers, Round nose pliers, Flat Nose Pliers and Cutter Pliers.
- Jewelry Wire: wire specially made for jewelry making.
- Ring mandrel: use to shape rings made of wire.
- Wire jig: A device with various shaped and sized pegs used to form wire into loops or other designs by wrapping it around the pegs.
- Beads: Different types, sizes, and finishes of beads.
- Chasing Hammer: Use either face of this hammer to harden and flatten wire.
- Anvil: This tool is use when hammering wire to harden/flatten. It provides a solid and flat surface for hammering wire pieces.
- Ruler: for measuring wire.
- Basic Findings: Findings are components, usually made of metal, used to finish, connect, space, or embellish jewelry. To learn more about the different types of findings, please click here (this link is for subscribers only, but subscription is free).
Learn the wire terminology: You will need to become knowledgeable about all things wire: wire types, hardness, gauge.
Learn the must-knot technique:
Start Making Wire Jewelry Projects: start practicing with the following free tutorials I have found online...